EDUC 2130 Fall 2014 Instructor: Kay P. Ellis, Ed. S Office: Bowen 215 (Part time)
Email address: (Best way to reach me)
Telephone: Cell: 229-392-0029
Weather Hotline: 229-391-5225
Required text: Eggen and Kauchak. (2010). Educational Psychology (9th ed.). Pearson.
Other requirements:
1. Proof of liability insurance (SPAGE) $12.00
2. Verification of criminal records check- usually $3.00 but sometimes more.
3. Scantron forms
4. 2 pocket folders or composition books to serve as journals.
The first two requirements (SPAGE and Criminal background check) must be met within three weeks of starting the semester. After that, five points will be deducted each week until both requirements have been met. These points will be deducted from your projects grade average at the end of the semester. Your projects grade counts for 30% of your final grade.
Course Learning Objectives: This course is primarily intended for people who are considering a career in education, but it is also very appropriate for those planning to work in other professions dealing with people, such as medicine, law, or even sales. It is a course for anyone who wants to know more about how people (including themselves) learn, develop, and are motivated. Therefore, we will be studying the psychology of education very broadly. In this course, you will read about, discuss, and investigate theories, ideas, and research that address the following key questions:
1. How have I, myself, learned in and outside of school, and how do I learn most effectively?
2. How do personal factors (e.g., motivation, family and cultural background, temperament, and learning preferences, prior knowledge and experiences) impact people’s learning in various educational settings?
3. How do instructional practices and structures impact people’s learning in various settings?
4. How do other factors in the learning environment impact learning in various settings?
5. How may I use this knowledge as a future professional to inform my professional planning and decision-making so as to maximize learning of all types in all students?
Your role: You will be doing reading, assignments, and in-class activities during this course. In all of them, try to understand what you hear and read, but also try to think about what you hear and read and ask questions, Agree, disagree, but connect your experiences to other things you have heard or read- both in this class and in your own life. Share your thinking in discussions or journals and don’t be afraid to express yourself. I want this class to be a safe place for sharing ideas; and as long as we respect others’ right to disagree, we should be able to have some good conversations.
Expect: Readings- We will be covering 8-9 chapters in depth and you will be expected to read them and participate in discussing them. Your class participation will be reflected in your grade.
Journal assignments- You will be asked to write about ideas we discuss or experiences you have had.
Pop tests: If students are not participating or if I feel readings have not been done, pop tests may result.
Exams: In addition to quizzes, several big tests- midterm and final- will be given.
Presentations: You will have two during the semester on lesson plans and educational theorists. Other presentations may be added as deemed necessary by the instructor.
Ten hours of field experience are required. Fall, Spring.
Midterm and final exams will be multiple choice, short answer, and /or essay. Pop tests and in-class activities may not be made up if you are not in class when they are given. IF you miss class on a day that we do a class activity, you will miss the points for that day with the exception of pre-approved ABAC absences. Have someone bring your assignment in for you or email it to me to avoid being late. Late assignments lose 10 points each day they are not turned in.
Grades:
90-100—A
80-89- B
70-79- C
60-69- D If you make a D, you must retake the class. All area F classes require a C or higher.
Below 60- F
Your grades for this class will be averaged this way:
Midterm and final- 40%
Quizzes and participation- 30%
Projects- 30%
Absences: Attendance and participation are very important. On your 4th absence, you will be warned of your precarious standing. On your 5th absence, you will be given an F for the course. If you are representing ABAC in some way, exceptions will be made if your supervisor sends an email notifying me of your participation in an ABAC event. 3 incidents of coming late to class or leaving early will equal an absence. If you are late to class, remind me at the end of class to change your absence to a tardy; failure to notify me will result in your being counted absent for that day. If you are absent when an assignment is due, you must turn the assignment in on the day your return.
Withdrawals: If you need to withdraw from a class, do so before the withdrawal deadline of ______.
It is your responsibility to initiate this process. A student who stops attending class without officially withdrawing from the course is subject to the instructor’s attendance policy and will receive a grade of F for the course.
College Policy on Academic Dishonesty:
A. Academic Dishonesty
Academic irregularities include, but are not limited to, giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any academic assignment; taking or attempting to take, stealing, or otherwise obtaining in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the education process; selling, giving, lending, or otherwise furnishing to any person any question and/or answers to any examination known to be scheduled at any subsequent date; fabricating, forging, or falsifying lab or clinical results; plagiarism in any form related to themes, essays, term papers, tests, and other assignments; breaching any confidentiality regarding patient information.
B. Disciplinary Procedures
If a student admits responsibility in a case of suspected academic dishonesty which does not involve a grade penalty significant enough to alter the student’s final grade in the course, the faculty member may handle the case on an informal basis by talking with the student and securing a signed statement from the student admitting responsibility and acknowledging the penalty to be imposed, if any. In all cases of suspected academic dishonesty in which the student does not admit responsibility or in which the grade penalty would alter the student’s final grade in the course, the faculty member will contact the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will notify the student in writing of the report and will appoint a neutral person from among the faculty or staff to meet with the faculty member who reported the matter and the student(s) believed to have engaged in academic dishonesty. The purpose of the meeting, to be scheduled by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, will be to provide a facilitated discussion about what may have occurred. The faculty member who reported the matter, the student(s) believed to have engaged in academic dishonesty, and the facilitator are the only participants in the meeting. Audio nor video recordings of these proceedings will be permitted. Following the discussion, the facilitator will submit a form summarizing results of the proceedings to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The faculty member and student(s) may reach an agreement about the matter and, if dishonesty is involved, may determine the appropriate consequences. If no resolution is agreed upon, the matter will be forwarded to the Dean of Student Life and Housing, who will convene the Student Judiciary Committee to determine the outcome of the allegation.
Guidelines for disciplinary procedures as outlined in Section V of the Student Code of Conduct will be applicable in cases involving alleged academic dishonesty. A written copy of the recommendations by the Student Judiciary Committee shall be sent not only to the student but also to the faculty member who made the allegations of academic dishonesty against the student, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and to the President.
Prior to any finding of responsibility on the part of the student, the faculty member shall permit the student to complete all required academic work and shall evaluate and grade all work except the assignment(s) involved in the accusation of dishonesty. The faculty member may, however, take any action reasonably necessary to collect and preserve evidence of the alleged violation and to maintain or restore the integrity of exam or laboratory conditions.
A student may not withdraw from a course to avoid penalty of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty.
C. Appeals Process
Students have the right to appeal a Student Judiciary Committee hearing recommendation in accordance with the following procedures:
Requests for appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs within five business days of the date of the letter notifying the student of the original decision. Failure to appeal within the allotted time will render the original decision final and conclusive.
Written requests for appeals must be specific and detailed as to the nature and substance of the student’s complaint and must clearly indicate what action is requested. The written request should specify the grounds for appeal. Judicial recommendations may be appealed on the following grounds:
· A violation of due process
· Prejudicial treatment by the original hearing body
· New evidence has become available which was not available at the time of the hearing.
Appeals shall be decided upon the record of the original proceedings, the written appeal submitted by the defendant, and any written briefs submitted by other participants. Cases will not be reheard on appeal.
If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the student may request in writing that the President consider the appeal, but such request must be made within five business days of the Vice President’s decision or the Vice President’s decision will be considered final and conclusive.
Within five business days of receiving the appeal, the President will either rule on the appeal or refer the appeal to a special Presidential Panel. The Presidential Panel will review all facts and circumstances connected with the case and within five business days make a report of its findings to the President. After consideration of the Panel’s report, the President will within five business days make a decision which shall be final so far as the College is concerned.
Should the student be dissatisfied with the President’s decision, written application may be made to the Board of Regents for a review of the decision. This application must be submitted within twenty days following the decision of the President. Additional information regarding procedures for appealing to the Board is available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. The decision of the Board shall be final and binding for all purposes.
Special Needs Statement:
ABAC, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will make accommodations for students who require special assistance because of a disability. If you require modifications, it is your responsibility to provide documentation of your needs at the beginning of the semester. Dr. Maggie Martin on the bottom floor of the l library will assist you in this. The instructor is not responsible for individual accommodations until proper documentation is provided by the student. Any course grades received by the student prior to the presentation of proper documentations to the instructor will not be re-evaluated.
Helpful rules for EDUC 2130:
1. Complete field experience hours as agreed upon with the site-based teacher/s and participating organization. During field experiences, represent yourself and ABAC in positive ways.
a. RATIONALE: Teachers are busy and they schedule you into their plans. Failing to follow policies will give you a negative name within the school. You do not want potential employers to remember your lack of following instructions or lack of professionalism.
2. Come to class on time.
a. RATIONALE: There is no tolerance in the school system for irresponsible teachers. Latecomers in this class are a distraction to your instructor and others.
3. Do not use cell phones, I-pods, or other electronic devices in class unless permission is given by the teacher.
a. RATIONALE: This is distracting and disrespectful to classmates and instructor. You are presenting the picture that you do not care about your education. You will be warned on the first instance, and then you will lose participation points. Continued disregard of class policies may result in your being removed from the class.
4. Be respectful of others. Do not talk while others are talking.
a. RATIONALE: Rude and immature behavior is not appropriate for future teachers. You are distracting classmates and your instructor.
5. Actively participate in class. Do not sleep or do homework for other classes.
a. RATIONALE: This class requires discussion and group participation. You will benefit more from this class if you are fully attentive.