WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
School of Education and Exercise and Sports Science
Virtual Campus
University Mission: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: EDUC 2301 --- Introduction to Teaching - Fall CMP 2012 VC01
TERM AND DATES: Spring 2014; February 24, 2014 through May 15, 2014
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Amy Manchee
OFFICE NUMBER: (806) 282-9419 (cell) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Central Standard Time only, please
E-MAIL ADDRESS: or
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: EDUC 2301. Introduction to Teaching – acquaints students with the teaching profession and assists students in deciding whether to teach elementary, middle, or high school; admissions process for teacher education begins.
PREREQUISITES: None
REQUIRED RESOURCE MATERIALS:
· Sadker, D. M., Sadker, M. P., & Zittleman, K. R. (2010). Teachers, schools, and society (10th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill. (Make sure your text comes with 1 accompanying CD). ISBN 978-0-07-741116-9
· Wayland Baptist University catalog (any catalog year is acceptable, yet specific page numbers are aligned to current 2013-2014 catalog)
· Access to the internet on a regular basis is a requirement for this course.
COURSE OUTLINE:
I. Schools and Students
a. definition and purpose of schooling
b. diversity
c. social issues and problems
d. curriculum
II. Teachers
a. ethical/legal issues
b. effectiveness
III. Foundations of Education
a. philosophy
b. autobiography
c. WBU catalog review
d. reflective observations
IV. Teaching Profession
a. employment
b. expectations
c. professional responsibilities
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Because it is so important for teachers to effectively communicate ideas to colleagues, parents, and administrators, writing clear and error-free English is a priority at Wayland Division of Education. Therefore, your ability to express your knowledge of educational concepts and theories within the conventions of academic discourse will be assessed through all written assignments. Criteria for evaluation will be based on both content and mechanics. Integration of information from readings, video observations, and personal experiences will be taken into consideration as will correct and appropriate format and construction.
1. The student will read all assigned materials, participate in online assignments, and will act in a professional manner.
2. The student will read and review two (2) selected articles. Guidelines will be provided.
3. The student will view two (2) video classroom lessons and will explore the observations using provided questions.
4. The student will prepare a professional attire portfolio. Guidelines and examples will be provided.
5. The student will construct a preliminary philosophy of education based on reflections and their personal belief system; complete an application for admission to the teacher education program including an autobiography; will provide proof of basic skills competency; and will complete an application for student teaching to include in the filing of a degree plan. Applications and autobiography/philosophy examples will be provided.
6. The student will complete three exams.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will recognize the similarities and differences that exist within and between elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in areas such as students, content, school climate, school culture, physical attributes, and structural attributes, and will utilize the information to make reflective decisions regarding their choice of degree, certification level and certification areas.
2. Students will develop and utilize their understanding of and personal experiences within the field of education to articulate a preliminary philosophy of education and an educationally representative autobiography.
3. Students will recognize and understanding the unique characteristics within the field of education as they apply to specialized vocabulary, legal requirements/guidelines, and ethical considerations.
4. Students will exhibit continuing growth in the developments of their educational professionalism.
MEANS FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
1. article reviews (outcomes 1, 3, 4)
2. applications to teacher education and student teaching (outcomes 1, 2, 4)
3. professional attire portfolio (outcomes 1, 3, 4)
4. video observations (outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
5. exams (outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
The University expects students to make class attendance a priority. All absences must be explained to the instructor who will determine whether omitted work may be made up. When a student reaches the number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the student and file a report of unsatisfactory progress with the dean at the campus where the course is offered. Any student who misses 25% or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of “F” in the course. Student appeals should be addressed, in writing, to the campus dean.
Attendance for this online course will be documented by the student’s participation in and submission of assignments. The last date of attendance will be determined by student’s most recent participation in course activities – not the last log-in.
DISABLED PERSONS: It is Wayland Baptist University’s policy that no otherwise qualified person with disabilities be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. It is the responsibility of the student to disclose and to provide documentation pertaining to the disability so that appropriate modifications may be made. Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangement in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.
EVALUATION:
University Grading System:
A 90-100 Cr for Credit
B 80-89 NCR No Credit
C 70-79 I Incomplete*
D 60-69 W Withdrawal
F below 60 WP Withdrawal Passing
WF Withdrawal Failing X No Grade Given
IP In Progress
GRADES FOR THIS COURSE WILL BE DETERMINED BY A TOTAL-POINT SYSTEM RATHER THAN AN “AVERAGE” SYSTEM, FITTING WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM.
A 900-1000 total points
B 800-899
C 700-799
D 600-699
F below 600
A grade of “CR” indicates that credit in semester hours was granted but no grade or grade points were recorded. A grade of incomplete is changed if the work required is completed prior to the date indicated in the official University calendar of the next long term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to the grade of F. An incomplete notation cannot remain on the student’s permanent record and must be replaced by the qualitative grade (A-F) by the date specified in the official University calendar of the next regular term.
Course grading criteria and Rubric:
Assignments and exams MAY be completed and submitted prior to the stated due date, yet MUST be completed by the due date and in the order provided on the syllabus. Assignments not completed and submitted by the stated due date/time will reflect a lowered grade of 10% deduction per day minimum. Late work will NOT be accepted after 7 calendar days, therefore any assignment submitted after the 7 day grace period will receive a grade of 0.
Assignments/samples/rubrics are located in the following areas of Blackboard:
· Chapter PowerPoint Presentations – Lecture Notes
· Chapter Quizzes - Assignments
· Exams – Assignments
· Sample Article Review and Article Review Guidelines – Assignments
· Sample Professional Attire Portfolio, Portfolio Guidelines, and Portfolio Rubric – Assignments
· Sample Autobiography - Assignments
· Sample Philosophy of Education – Assignments
· Teacher Education and Student Teaching Applications – Assignments
· Basic Skills Requirements Checklist – Assignments
· Video Observation Form – Assignments
Assignment / Pts PossibleChapter Quizzes ~ 10 chapters @ 15 pts/chapter / 150 points
Reading Reviews ~ 2 (75 pts each) / 150 points
Professional Attire Portfolio / 100 points
Video Classroom Observation Reports ~ 2 (50 pts each) / 100 points
Teacher Education/Student Teacher Applications / 200 points
Teacher Education application – 10 pts
Student Teaching application – 10 pts
Filed/Signed Updated Degree Plan – 20 pts
Autobiography – 30 pts
Philosophy of Education – 30 pts
Basic Skills Requirement – 100 pts (math,
reading, writing, sentence structure; 25 pts
each)
Test #1 / 100 points
Test #2 / 100 points
Final Exam / 100 points
Total / 1000 points
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Wayland “expects students to be honest in all of their academic work. By enrolling, students agree to adhere to the high standards of academic honesty and integrity and understand that failure to comply with this pledge may result in academic and disciplinary action.” Source: Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog 2013-2014.
Plagiarism
“Plagiarism — The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computer-based work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.
When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing one’s name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgements. A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there is an acknowledgement of indebtedness. Examples include:
1. Quoting another person's actual words.
2. Using another person's idea, opinion, or theory, even if it is completely paraphrased in one's own words.
3. Drawing upon facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials — unless the information is common knowledge.
4. Submitting a paper purchased from a term paper service as one's own work.
5. Failing to accurately document information or wording obtained on the World Wide Web.
6. Submitting anyone else's paper as one's own work.
7. Violating federal copyright laws, including unauthorized duplication and/or distribution of copyrighted material.
8. Offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantages for yourself or another.”
Source: http://www.spjc.cc.fl.us/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm#plag
Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty members assigned to the course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved. Penalties may be applied to individual cases of academic dishonesty…. (See 2013-2014 catalog, page 88, for more information about academic dishonesty.)
For reading through this course syllabus carefully and sending a message, you will be awarded 20 bonus points. Source: Wayland Baptist University Academic Catalog 2013-2014. Send an email message to your instructor with “I earned 20 points” as the subject before Sunday, March 2, 2014 at midnight.
COURSE CALENDAR
DATE / TOPIC(S) / ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIESWeek 1
Feb. 24 –Mar. 2 / Introduction/Syllabus
Becoming a Teacher (Ch 1; pp 2-24) / · Review course welcome materials including syllabus, complete and submit Introduction Information
· Review Chapter 1 PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapter 1 Quiz by midnight Mar. 2
Week 2
Mar 3 – Mar 9 / Different Ways of Learning (Ch 2; pp 25-50)
WBU Catalog Review with emphasis on education degree offerings and certification requirements
Article Review / · Review guidelines and example for construction of Reading Review (Ch. 1, #1 Metaphors of Hope used for example)
· Review posted applications for teacher education and student teaching, the checklist for completion of requirements, and examples of autobiography and philosophy of education
· Obtain and submit online or by mail SAT, ACT, TAAS, TAKS, THEA, Accuplacer, or any other basic skills scores for instructor evaluation
· Review Chapter 2 and Catalog Review PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapter 2 Quiz by midnight Mar 9
Week 3
Mar. 10 – Mar. 16 / Teaching Your Diverse Students (Ch 3; pp 51-86) / · Review Chapter 3 PowerPoint pres.
· Submit Reading Review #1 (utilizing any reading from Ch. 1-3) by midnight Mar. 16
· Complete Chapter 3 Quiz by midnight Mar. 16
Mar. 17 – Mar. 23 / SPRING BREAK
Week 4
Mar. 24 – Mar. 30 / Exam #1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, and WBU catalog review)
Professional Attire / · Complete Exam #1 by midnight Mar. 30 (once you begin the exam, it will be open and available for 90 minutes)
· Review guidelines and example of Professional Attire Portfolio
Week 5
Mar. 31 – Apr. 6 / Student Life in School and at Home (Ch 4; pp 100-132)
Reforming America’s Schools (Ch 5; pp 133-165) / · Review Chapters 4 and 5 PowerPoint pres.
· Submit Reading Review #2 (utilizing any reading from Ch. 4-5) by midnight Apr. 6
· Complete Chapters 4 and 5 Quizzes by midnight Apr. 6
Week 6
Apr. 7 – Apr. 13 / Classroom Observations
Curriculum, Standards, and Testing (Ch 6; pp 167-200)
Teacher Effectiveness (Ch 11; pp 340-372) / · Review Chapters 6 and 11 PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapters 6 and 11 Quizzes by midnight Apr. 13
· View Classroom Observation Chapter 6 #1; Complete and submit video observation questions by midnight Apr. 13
Week 7
Apr. 14 – Apr. 17 / Exam #2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 11)
Classroom Observations / · Complete Exam #2 by midnight Apr. 17 (once you begin the exam, it will be open and available for 90 minutes)
· View Classroom Observation Chapter 7 #12; Complete and submit video observation questions by midnight Apr. 17
Apr. 18 & Apr. 21 / GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY
Week 8
Apr. 22 – Apr. 27 / Philosophy of Education (Ch 8; pp 245-272) / · Review Chapter 8 PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapter 8 Quiz by midnight Apr. 27
· Submit Professional Attire Portfolio by midnight Apr 27
Week 9
Apr. 28 – May 4 / School Law and Ethics (Ch 10; pp 302-331) / · Review Chapter 10 PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapter 10 Quiz by midnight May 4
Week 10
May 5 – May 11 / Your First Classroom (Ch 12; pp 373-399) / · Review Chapter 12 PowerPoint pres.
· Complete Chapter 12 Quiz by midnight May 11
· Complete and submit Teacher Education Application, Student Teacher Application, Proof of Basic Skills, Proof of Filed Degree Plan, Autobiography, and personal Philosophy of Education by midnight May 11
Week 11
May 12 – May 17 / Final Exam (Chapters 8, 10, and 12) / · Complete Final Exam by midnight May 17 (once you begin the exam, it will be open and available for 90 minutes)
The instructor reserves the right to amend the tentative course calendar as needed.
Send a message to the instructor with “I earned 10 points” as the subject by Sunday, March 2, 2014, at midnight to earn 10 bonus points.
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Spring 2014