Calumet College of St. Joseph

 

SYLLABUS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL READING

 

Term:  Fall, 2002-2003 (021)                                         

Course Number: EDU 481

Instructor: Mrs. K. Chatman

Phone:   (773) 575-7089

E-mail:  kiwanac@ureach.com

 Office Hours:  By Appointment

 

Course Time: Tuesday

         4:00pm – 7:00pm

 

Course Description: This course develops and examines theories of reading instruction and their implications for application in the classroom. Topics include the process of reading instruction, emergent literacy, word identification, comprehension, and developing reading skills. Field Experience Required.

 

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

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Principle #2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

·         Principle #3:  The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

·         Principle #8:  The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

·         Principle #9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

 

Textbooks:   Teaching Reading in Today’s Elementary Schools  Eighth Edition  by Burns/Roe/Smith

 

                        Building Words  by Thomas G. Gunning

 

There will also be additional reading material that you will receive throughout the semester.

 

Learning Strategies: Learning outcomes will be met through engaged instruction and discussion, group and partnered assignments, independents assignments, observation, and lectures.

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                     40 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments       30 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                         30 % of grade

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

Assignments given in this course reflect and are relevant to actual teaching.  Many assignments are designed to be used when you are in an actual teaching position.  Doing your assignments will not only enhance your pedagogical knowledge, but also allow you to show your creativity and find your teaching style. 

 

Please type all papers.  Always remember to list any references used in a bibliography.  Lesson plans, teaching materials, and demonstrations must be done in a serious and professional manner.  Some of these materials may become part of your portfolio.

 

Grades are given on a point system.  Each assignment is given a number point value.  10 points will be deducted from all late assignments.    No exam will be given after the assigned day, so, if for any reason, barring a medical emergency, you cannot take the exam on the designated day, be prepared to take it earlier.  Failure to take either the mid-term exam or the final exam will result in an automatic grade of “F”.

 

Quizzes are unannounced and will be used as a means of assessing your completion of the required reading for each class session.  They will be given at the beginning of the class and will not be re-administered to tardy individuals.

 

 

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:

Students are expected to be present and on time for class.  Hands-on experience and class interactions are invaluable  - and cannot be “made-up” individually.  This class begins promptly at 4:00 pm.  Students are expected to remain in class for the entire sessions.  Early departures will have an effect of the final grade.  Class attendance is extremely important and attendance is taken at each session.  After two absences, 10 points will be extracted for each absence.  Medical and family emergencies will be handles on an individual basis.  Because this is a methods class, many classes will involve reports, discussion, and demonstration that are not found in the text.  Therefore, it is difficult to make up a missed class.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices should be turned off before entering the classroom.  The sounding of pagers and cellular telephones are disruptive and annoying and will seriously frowned upon by the instructor. 

 

Course Outline:

By the completion of this course, students will be able to identify and provide instruction in the essential areas related to reading.  They will acquire various strategies and activities that will enable them provide quality instruction in the areas of reading.

 

Class Dates:                                                                                                       Topics/Assignments:

 

September 3rd                                                                                    Introduction; “What Children Need to Learn         How to Read”;  Chapter 1 (Teaching Reading…)

 

September 10th                                                                                  Chapter 1 continued: (Teaching Reading…) & Chapters 1-2 (Building Word)

 

 

September 17th                                                                                                          Chapter 2  (Teaching)

                                                                                                               

 

September 24th                                                                                                                   Chapter 7 – 8  (Teaching)

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                               

 

October 1st                                                                                          Test;  Chapter 13 (Teaching)                                                                                                                                                     Chapters 3 – 4 (Building Words)   

 

October 8th                                                                                          Chapters 12 (Teaching)

 

October 15th                                                                                       Chapters 4 (Teaching)      

 

October 22nd                                                                                                          Mid-Term

 

October 29th                                                                                       Chapter 5-6 (Teaching)

                                                                                                               

November 5th                                                                                     Chapter 9  - 10(Teaching)

 

November 12th                                                                                   Chapter 10 (Teaching)

 

November 19                                                                                                                        Test; Chapter 3 (Teaching)

                                                                                                                Chapters 5-6 (Building Words)

 

November 26th                                                                                   Chapter 3 continued

                                                                                                                Chapters 7-9 (Building Words)

 

December 3rd                                                                                     Review Session

 

December 10th                                                                                   Final Exam

 

Class Participation:

Class participation can be difficult to assess.  Therefore, your participation will be linked to your attendance. 

 

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).