Calumet College of St. Joseph

 

SYLLABUS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICUM

 

Term:  Fall, 2001-2002 (011) (Sept. 4 – Dec. 15)                                                     

Course Number: EDU 427x

Instructor:   Dr. Joi Patterson  

Office:  509

Office Phone: 219-473-4294

E-mail:  jpatterson@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: (219)644.9077

Office Hours: M,W,R: 9:00 – NOON.; 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.

 

 

Instructor Background:

 

While living in Texas for four years, I received a Bachelors Degree in Biology/Chemistry.  Returning to Chicago to be near family I worked as a Research Microscopist at McCrone Associates while attending Governors State University where I received a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Biology. 

 

I started my teaching career as a bilingual science teacher at John Hope Community Academy Middle School in Chicago.  While working full-time as a teacher I received a Ph.D. in Education from Walden University.  Continuing at John Hope Academy I became an Assistant Principal and coordinator for the bilingual program.  During this time I attended Chicago State University to work on a degree in Education Administration. 

 

After being at John Hope for seven years I relocated to Arizona.  While in Arizona I taught part-time in the education program for Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona State University.  I worked full-time as a K – 12 principal. 

 

I recently moved back to the mid-west area once again, to be closer to family and to work for Calumet College of St. Joseph as the Director of the Education Program. 

 

Course Time: Monday, 4:00 – 6:45P.M.

 

Course Description: This course challenges and engages teacher candidates to practice the theories considered in EDU 426 by engaging them in multiple field experiences in middle schools where they will observe and actively participate in the educational process with middle school students, teachers, administrators, and other middle school professionals.  Some practice teaching is required. Teacher candidates must have taken or be currently enrolled in EDU 426.

 

Prerequisites: EDU 100, 200, 300, 311, and 342                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Examine the practices of middle school

·         Examine case studies

·         Present information from case studies

·         Qualified the need for middle schools

·         Understand the middle school experiences through

·         Surveying students

·         Surveying faculty

·         Surveying administrator

 

Textbooks:

 

How To Be An Effective Teacher:  The First Days of School / Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong (Harry Wong Publications, Inc., 1998)

 

The Team Process:  A Handbook for Teachers, Third Edition / Elliott Y. Merenbloom (National Middle School Association, 1991)

 

 

Learning Strategies:

 

·         Case studies

·         Group discussion

·         Presentation

·         Research

·         Surveys

 

Assessment:

 

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments       50           % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                         50           % of grade

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

 

All assignments are expected to be on time.  No assignments will be accepted after the class period, which it is due unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor.  All presentations are expected to be presented at scheduled time.  Unless special arrangements are made prior to class, a loss in points for presentation will occur.

 

 

Grading Scale:

 

A: 92-100                A-: 90-91               B+:  88-89     B: 82-87         B-:  80-81    C+: 78-79

C: 72-77                 C-: 70-71              D+:  68-69     D: 62-67         D-:  60-61    F:  59 & below

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

 

Because of the content and participation in this course, it is essential that each student make every endeavor to attend each class.  Each student is allowed one unexcused absence, two absence will result in submitting a special project, after the third “unexcused absence you may be dismissed from this course.

 

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices:

 

Please respect your classmates!  Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers are not permitted

 

 

 

Course Outline:

 

Class Dates:                                                                                                       Topics/Assignments:

 

Ongoing                                                                                                              Research

Ongoing                                                                                                              Observations

Ongoing                                                                                                              Surveys

Ongoing                                                                                                              Case Studies

 

 

Class Participation:

 

·         At the beginning of each class you will present your hands-on activity assigned the week before. 

 

·         You are expected to participate and listen attentively, and communicate respectfully with your classmates.

 

·         You are expected to give feedback and interact with the instructor as well as classmates.

 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).