SYLLABUS FOR:  General Methods In Secondary Education

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Term: Spring, 2003 (20022)

Course Number: EDU 471

Instructor:  Maria Dalhoumi

Office: Room # 263

Office Phone: (219) 391-4100 ext 339

E-mail: mariadalecps.ec@mailcity.com

 

Office Hours:  Thursday 6:00-6:45 p.m. and by appointment

 

Course Time:  Thursday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

 

Course Description:

 

This course covers the teaching process at the secondary level, and explores instructional materials, evaluation procedures, curriculum development, and organization of secondary schools.  Individualized and interdisciplinary learning will be examined.  This course must be taken concurrently with appropriate specific major methods course.  Field Experience required.

 

Prerequisites:

EDU 100, 200, 300, 311, and 342.

 

Learning Outcomes/Student Competencies and Course Objectives:

Students in this course will

·         Design lesson plans with innovative technology in their areas of study while taking into account

      adolescent developmental needs.

·         Select and incorporate appropriate instructional strategies and materials and use performance

      based assessments.

·         Develop classroom management skills and adopt a personal approach in handling classroom

      discipline.

·         Open communication lines with others while working cooperatively and respect the dignity

      and worth of each individual and differing views while seeking personal growth.

·         Utilize critical analysis and decision-making skills throughout their course work.

·         Acquire skills which will prepare then to become effective presenters of ideas.

·         Explore multicultural perspectives and backgrounds as they relate to the instructional program.

·         Prepare themselves for a teaching career and sensitize themselves to the needs of a diverse

      student population.

·         Develop an appreciation for life-long learning,

 

Textbooks:   Cooper, James M., Ed. Classroom Teaching Skills

                       Lexington, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin, 1999

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition.  A copy  is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore.  This text outlines 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 form 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 withdrarwal 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 permission automatically incurs an “F” grade for the course (see Refund Schedule)

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Class attendance is mandatory.  In case of emergency, an additional assignment will be made.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for the make-up assignment.

 

Class Policy For Assignments:

Each participant must submit a  typed report on each and every field experience and article critique.  (English usage, grammar, spelling, and proof-reading are requirements in addition to the substance of the report.)  The due date must appear on front cover to receive credit.  Late assignments will be reduced by one letter grade.

 

Format for Written Assignments:

See previous class policy for assignments.  (Please use the standards outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th Edition, Washington, 1994.)  This publication is available in the bookstore and the library.

Course Requirements/Major Assignments:

All written assignments are to be prescribed length, typewritten, and labeled with an appropriate title.  Assignments should be proofread.

 

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                            30% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments                       20% of grade

Class lesson presentations and assessment instruments                           40% of grade

Article critiques (2)                                                                                   10% of grade

 

 

Class Date                                                                  Topic-Assignment

 

January             9          Chapter 1                                  Overview of the course: The Teacher as a

                                                                                    Decision Maker

 

January             16         Chapter 2                                  Instructional Planning

 

January             23         Chapter 3                                  Instructional Objectives

 

January             30         Chapter 3                                  Continued

 

February           6          Chapter 4                                  Involving Students in Learning

                                                                                    (Lesson Presentation Skills)

 

February           13         Chapter 4                                  Continued

 

February           20         Chapter 5                                  Questioning Skills

 

February           27         Chapter 6                                  Concept Learning and Higher-Level

                                                                                    Thinking (Article Critique due)

 

March              6          Chapter 7                                  Technology for teaching and Learning with

                                                                                    Understanding (Article Critique due)

 

March              13         Chapter 8                                  Classroom Management

                                                                                    (Lesson Presentations)

 

March              20         Chapter 9                                  Cooperative Learning

 

March              27         Chapter 10                                Assessment

 

April                 3                                                          Lesson Presentations

 

April                 10                                                         Lesson Presentations

 

April                 17                                                         Final Exam Due