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CULTURAL VALUES IN
EDUCATION
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Term: Fall 2004
Course Number: EDU 391 (10391X)
Instructor: Tony Franco
Phone: (219)
718-1948
E-mail: ccsjtf@yahoo.com
Office Hours: By appointment only.
Instructor Background:
Tony Franco holds Masters degrees in the fields of Psychology and
Management, earned from Valparaiso and Purdue Universities respectively. He has over 13 years experience in the
mental health field, holding positions as Therapist and Vice President. Clients served ranged equally from
children/teens to adult/geriatric.
Populations served included:
head-injured, M.R./M.I., psychological disorders, marital and family
dysfunction, school, social and general adjustment disorders.
Mr. Franco has
been an adjunct instructor at Calumet College of St. Joseph since 1990, in
addition to teaching at two other Chicagoland colleges. He has great faith in his students and
strives to provide them quality educational services. With firm beliefs in personal strengths held by all, Mr. Franco
actively seeks to aid students develop a sense of empowerment related to their
educational and career pursuits. In
short, his stance in the educational process can be summarized best by the
following quotation, “Faith in the learner leads some teachers to finds
strength, where others see only weakness and failure.” – unknown.
Course
Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Course
Description: An
integrative interactive approach to address the preparation of teachers for the
wide diversity of students they are certain to meet in their classrooms,
schools, and communities. This course
is an examination of the relationship of cultural values to the information of
the child’s self-concept and learning.
The lessons will examine the role of prejudice, stereotyping, and
cultural incompatibilities in education.
Emphasis is placed on preparing future teachers to offer an equal
educational opportunity to children of all cultural groups.
Prerequisites: None
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will be able to:
Textbooks: Choosing
Democracy “A Practical Guide to Multicultural
Education”
By Duane E. Campbell (3rd
Edition) Pearson Education 2004
Learning
Strategies: This course will enhance student learning by
integrating lecture, discussion, group activities, critical analysis and
natural observations.
Assessment:
Exams and
Quizzes 45 % of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 40 % of grade
Class presentation
and assessment instruments 15 % of grade
Class Policy
for Assignments: Assignments need to be
completed as scheduled.
Grading Scale:
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Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
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A- |
91-90 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
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B |
87-82 |
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B- |
81-80 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
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C |
77-72 |
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C- |
71-70 |
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D+ |
69-68 |
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D |
67-62 |
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D- |
61-60 |
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F |
59 and below |
Class Policy on
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory, students are expected to be
present and on time for all classes.
Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Students may need to be contacted by those outside
of class due to an emergency. However,
should the use of electronic devises become habitual to the point of disrupting
the class, the student will be asked to turn-off such disruptive devices.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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August 31,
2004 |
Introduction
/ Chapter 1 |
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September 7,
2004 |
Chapter 1 /
Chapter 2 |
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September 14,
2004 |
Chapter 2 /
Chapter 3 |
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September 21,
2004 |
Chapter 3 /
Chapter 4 / Review for Exam 1 |
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September 28,
2004 |
EXAM 1 |
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October 5,
2004 |
Review Exam 1
/ Chapter 5 |
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October 12,
2004 |
Chapter 5 /
Chapter 6 |
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October 19,
2004 |
Chapter 6 /
Chapter 7 |
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October 26,
2004 |
Chapter 7 /
Chapter 8 / Review for Exam 2 |
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November 2,
2004 |
EXAM 2 |
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November 9,
2004 |
Review Exam 2
/ Chapter 9 |
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November 16,
2004 |
Chapter 10 /
Chapter 11 |
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November 23,
2004 |
Chapter 11 /
Chapter 12 |
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November 30,
2004 |
Chapter 13 / Oral
Reports |
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December 7,
2004 |
FINAL EXAM / Assignments & Extra Credit Due |
Class
Participation: Class participation is
extremely important and will account for roughly 10% of the student’s grade.
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.
Please note:
Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and
may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from 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. The Registrar must receive written
request for withdrawal 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.
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).
School Closing Information:
Internet:
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http://www.EmergencyClosings.com
Facility:
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Phone:
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