SYLLABUS FOR TEACHING II: INTRO. TO THE EDUCATION
PROFESSION
Term:Spring, 2000 (992) January 10-Aprill 19, 2000
Course Number: EDU 200
Instructor: Ms. Maria Dalhoumi
Office: Room # 264
Office Phone: (219) 391-4121
E-mail: mariadalecps.ec@mailcity.com
Office Hours: Thursdays 6:00-6:45 p.m. and by appointment
Course Time: Thursday 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Course Description:
This course is designated to screen applicants for admission to the Education Program and provide information about field experience and the teaching profession. All students considering a teacher education degree are required to successfully complete this course before registering for any other Education course. Students must take and receive passing scores on required standardized teaching licensing tests (see Other Requirements above): fees for standardized tests are approximately $80.00.
Prerequisites:
This course must be taken concurrently with EDU 100.
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 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 an 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.
Course Objectives:
Students in this course will:
Assessment:
Seminar/Field Experience Participation 30% of grade
Written Reports 70% of grade
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100 B+: 88-89 B: 80-87 C+: 78-79
C: 70-77 D: 60-69 F: 59 and below
Format for Written Assignments:
(See previous Class Policy for Assignments.)
Class Participation:
Whether school is limited or extensive, full professional dedication is required. For those who
work, it will be necessary to arrange time in their work schedule to participate in field experiences.
All field observations are independently arranged, but cleared through school administration.
If, for a very serious cause, the student is not able to visit the school at the arranged time, the student
is to contact the school as soon as possible and also notify the college instructor if necessary.
Field experiences will be varied as to type of school activity. There will be some daytime as
well as some evening observations.
Class Assignments:
Students will be assigned four articles to critique. They must be from at least two different journals.
All written assignments will have an assignment title and due date written on the front page.
All forms including a Personal History form and additional information sheets along with faculty interview must be completed by the end of term. PPST must also be taken by that time in order to pass ED 200.
Class Date Topic-Assignment
January 13 Introduction to the course; syllabus distribution;
signatures; explanation of Personal History Form;
explanation of course requirements.
20 Teaching as a profession.
27 Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligence
(article critique due)
February 3 Innovative Teaching Techniques/Cooperative Learning.
10 Theories of Reflection and Transformation
(group presentations)
17 Innovative Assessments in Education
(article critique due)
24 Technology in Education
March 2 Westside Jr. High public school
observation (report due)
9 Interdisciplinary Lessons
(Personal History forms due)
16 Multicultural Education and Gender Equity Issues
23 Gifted and Talented/Special Education ESL/Bilingual Education (article critique due)
30 School Safety (article critique due
April 6 Cultural/Sport Activity (report due)
13 Professional Education Association Meeting
and School Board Meeting (reports due)