SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL METHODS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

 

Term: Spring, 2003-2004 (032)

Course Number:   TS471-477

Instructor:  Ms. Maria Dalhoumi     

Office:  Room # 308

Office Phone:   (219) 391-4100                                                                                                       

E-mail: mariadalecps.ec@mailcity.com

Office Hours:  By appointment

Instructor Background: (MAT in Education; BA in chemistry ; 90 hrs. plus in education;  Director of Educational Resources;  interest in music and sports.)

Course Time:  Saturday 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m..

                          February 21,28,and March 6, 2004 

 

Course Description:

This course is an overview of teaching at the secondary level.  Terminology and concepts related to adolescent development and learning/teaching environments are reviewed.  Development and educational areas to be explored include:

 

·         adolescent development needs

·         instructional objectives

·         up-to-date instructional materials

·         innovative evaluation procedures

·         current teaching approaches

·         curricular management

·         discipline and communication           

·         field experiences

·         Blackboard assignments

Prerequisites:

Edu 200,300,311, and 342

 

Learning Outcomes/Competencies/Objectives:

Students in this course will

-          Design and implement  lesson plans which integrate innovative technology in their areas of study while taking into account adolescent developmental needs in real classroom setting field experiences.

-          Prepare a reflection report on the  effectiveness of a personally  videotaped lesson conducted in a real school setting.

-           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 and  developing dispositions aligned with  professional education  values.

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

-          Acquire skills which will prepare them to become effective presenters of ideas.

-          Explore multicultural perspectives and diverse  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.

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

                    Lexington, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin, 2003

 

Learning Strategies:  Whole Group Instruction, Lecturing, Cooperative Learning, Microteaching, Group Discussions, Group projects, Field experiences, Videotaping,  and Reflective Teaching

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College   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.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism form the internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance:

Class attendance is mandatory.  In case of any emergency, an additional assignment will be made.  It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for the make-up assignment. Students are expected to be in class each weekly session.

 

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments:

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

 

Portfolio:

As of the 1996-97 academic year, the Education Program of Calumet College of St. Joseph is requiring teacher candidates to compile a professional portfolio prior to the student teaching course.  The portfolio should contain examples of professional development from student courses and learning experiences.  Many of the projects required from this course could become appropriate parts of the portfolio.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Assessment:

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

Field experience videotaped reflection assignment                        30% of grade

Field experience lesson plan exhibit and presentation                    30% of grade

Article critique                                                                           10%of grade                                        

Grading Scale:

A:      92-100                     A-:     91-90                     B+:      89-88                        B:     87-82       B-:     81-80                        C+:    79-78                      C:       77-72                              C-:     7 1-70         D+     69-68                       D:        67-62                     D-:     61-60                         

F:  59 and below              

 

 

 

Course Outline::        

 

 

Class Date               Topic-Assignments

 

 

 

February  21, 2004       Chapter1     Overview of the course: the Teacher as a Decision Maker

                                       Chapter 2     Instructional Planning

                                       Chapter 3    Instructional Objectives

                                       Chapter 4    Involving Students in Learning

                                       Chapter 5    Questioning Skills

                                       Chapter 6     Concept Learning and Higher-Level Thinking

 

 

 

 

February  28, 2004       Chapter 7   Technology  for Teaching and Learning with Understanding

                                       Chapter 8    Classroom Management

                                       Chapter 9    Cooperative Learning

                                       Chapter 10  Assessment (Rubrics)

                                       Article Critique is  due. 

 

 

 

March 6, 2004                 Video taped Lesson Reflections and student exhibits.

 

 

 Class Participation:  Students are to attend all three sessions in order to be eligible for all course points. 

 

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.

 

 

 

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