Term: Fall,
2001-2002 (011) (Sept. 4 – Dec. 15)
Course Number: EDU 494 A
Instructor: Dr. Joi Patterson
Office
Phone: 219.473.4293
E-mail: jpatterson@ccsj.edu
Cell
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: Bimonthly – Thursday; 5:00 – 7:00
Course
Description: This is the culminating fourteen-week practicum
required of all teacher candidates who will apply for an elementary
license. The teacher candidate must
plan and teach appropriate classes in an accredited elementary school under the
supervision of a licensed cooperating teacher and a college supervisor. All required coursework must be completed
prior to student teaching.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
At the end of this course you will be able to do
the following:
·
Construct a lesson plan including behavior
objectives, goals, learning objectives, state goals and performance objectives.
·
Construct lesson plan that reflect integration
across the curriculum
·
Design lesson plan in a neat, organized,
systematic, professional manner
·
Understand the importance of using lesson plans as
a tool to academic and social achievement
·
Develop a portfolio, which reflect a holistic view
and your understanding of teaching
·
Develop a portfolio that is technological
state-of-the-art
·
Construct a portfolio that is neat, organized,
thematic, systematic and professional
·
Construct a portfolio that is two-dimensional
·
Construct videotape of teaching a lesson
·
Develop strategies and techniques of interviewing
·
List professional questions to ask during an
interview
·
Select appropriate attire for interview
·
Select appropriate school for interview
·
Understand objective assessment
·
Develop a variety of assessment tools
·
Understand the principle of a rubric
·
Design a rubric
·
Develop a lesson with a rubric
·
Understand the meaning of a true professional
·
Understand what makes a good teacher
·
Implement practices of a true professional and good
teacher
Textbooks:
Elementary
Field Experiences: a handbook with resources / Donna I. Bennet, Charlotte H.
Meyer, D. Eugene Meyer (Delmar Publishing, 1994)
How
to Develop a Professional PORTFOLIO: A Manual For Teachers, Second Edition /
Dorothy M. Campbell, Pamela Bondi Cignetti, Beverly J. Melenyzer, Diane H.
Nettles, Richard M. Wyman (Allyn and Bacon, 2001)
Classroom
Assessment: Principles and Practice for
Effective Instruction, Second Edition / James H. McMillan (Allyn and Bacon,
2001)
Learning
Strategies: (Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative
Learning, Lecturing…etc.)
Assessment:
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 20% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments 20% of grade
Student Teaching Guidelines 60% 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: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)
Please
respect your classmates! Cell phones,
Beeper, Pagers are not permitted
Course
Outline:
Class
Dates: Topics/Assignments:
Thursdays,
5:00 – 6:45
September 6 Lesson
Plans
September 20 Classroom
Management
September 27 Seminar
October 4 Portfolio
October 18 Interview
October 25 Seminar
November 1 Assessment
November 15 Exceptional
Teacher
November 29 Seminar
December 6 Celebration
Class
Participation:
·
At the beginning of each class you will partake
in a roundtable discussion with relation to successes and challenges that you
are encountering during your student teaching.
·
You are expected to participate and listen
attentively, and communicate respectfully with your colleagues.
·
You are expected to give feedback and interact
with the instructor as well as colleagues.
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).