Excellence Integrity Caring: EDSE 400 Class Syllabus Introduction To Secondary Teaching (6 Units)

Excellence ~ Integrity ~ Caring
Winter Quarter 2009

001-LEC(11228)
1/7/2009 - 3/21/2009
EDSE 400
Class Syllabus
Introduction to Secondary Teaching (6 units)

Instructor: Email: Day/Time: Javier Ruiz, M.A. jruiz3@csub.edu Thursday 4:35 8:45 Office phone: (661) 654-6163 Office: Location: EDUC 134 EDUC 128
CSU Bakersfield School of Education Mission

In support of the university's vision of excellence the mission of the School of Education is to be a professional learning institution that prepares highly capable professionals to serve our culturally and linguistically diverse community with integrity.
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Welcome to an exciting and fun class! ED SE 400 is a general introduction to teaching and the CSUB Single Subject Credential program (i.e., secondary education). It includes observation in a single subject classroom, certification to Level I technology proficiency, discussion of the teaching profession and the requirements for the teaching preparation and induction programs. It is designed to provide the prospective secondary teacher with a frame of reference for further work and study in the teaching profession. Consider it an opportunity for a professional, intellectual and emotional feast
The students will develop the ability to:

I. Demonstrate basic technology proficiency by attaining CTAP 8 Level I certification, including the ability to communicate with technology and to incorporate technology into their coursework. (Std 9)
II.
Complete a field experience in appropriate classrooms that include applying technology in the classroom and observing a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students. (Stds 1, 4, 7, & 13)
III.
Provide opportunities for the students to interrelate teaching/learning theories and practices. (Std 4)
IV.
Understand more about the teaching profession and how to proceed through the teacher preparation program, through the teacher induction program and begin to create a career-long professional development plan. (Stds 1 & 2)
CLASS ACTIVITIES
You will use LiveText (LT) to build an eFolio to demonstrate CTAP Level I technology proficiency and other class assignments. LT will also be used for posting signature assignments in some subsequent program classes. You must purchase a LiveText (LT) subscription at the book store, or online and have your code by the second class meeting. WebCT will also be used for class assignments. You can see Class Information on my web site (Go to my home page, Click on EDSE 400 and you are there). Class Routine A. Attendance taken, review, announcements, discussion, and demonstrations B. This is a hybrid class, meaning that many assignments are done on line. This allows flexibility in the class routine to meet diverse student needs. C. Team Time: the first 30-45 minutes let students work with their teams. Participating in a team helps depth of reflection and provides practical assistance when tedious computer routines appear obscure. Look at teammates eFolio assignments and journal notes for added insights. D. Lecture starts E. Then it's Lab Time to assemble the CTAP eFolio with instructor assistance.
Class Participation includes A. Attendance during Lectures (2.5 points per class) B. In-class Participation (2.5 points per class)
Class and Observation Journal

Students will be placed in a classroom at a public middle, junior or senior high school at the Universitys discretion. Students will observe 45 hours at the site under the guidance and supervision of a coordinating teacher. These students will receive feedback and guided practice from their coordinating teacher and from the course instructor. Students will reflect on the observations and classroom presentations in a journal. The journal will be assessed at the end of the class based on the format and content (entries describing topics and issues pertinent to the class assignments). The journal will also be shared with team members and others to stimulate reflection on the observations. For students waiving the observation with 45 hours secondary professional experience or showing proof of at least 45 hours secondary observation in another teacher education course, the journal will only contain notes from class lectures.
Observation Journal guidelines:

Use Learning Log format for handwritten journals; electronic journals can be kept in any format. Focus on positive and effective practices, especially those that provide you with insights you will use. No flaming (expressing negative emotions or character assassination). No criticizing host teachers (follow the Thumper rule; you are a guest in the host school). Avoid negative comments about students, parents, or school employees.
You can focus your observations by reading the "Observation Topics" for each week before you go to your school. These are suggestions intended to help look for specific things; you don't have to address all of them in your journal. We will discuss some of these topics in class.
CTAP 8 Level I eFolio

You will create an eFolio based on the Region 8 CTAP I Checklist. The eFolio must be completed during the course and signed off by the instructor for certification. A file structure for the eFolio, "CTAP Level I eFolio file structure," is provided in LT. When you complete the folio, you need to apply for the certificate. eFolios are a method of authentic assessment that requires artifacts be included and that complete narratives explain how each artifact demonstrates the elements of the proficiency. Proficiencies 1.5-1.8 may be demonstrated to the instructor. You are encouraged to complete proficiencies as they are due and have them assessed in batches of 2-4 proficiencies. Students must complete all items in the Introduction and both Appendices . Go to CTAP8 Level I Proficiency Resources for detailed instructions and for resources. Following step by step instructions can save a lot of grief with the LT interface. If you already are certified to CTAP Level 1, you will be given full credit for this assignment and do not have to complete an eFolio. You do need to learn how to use LT so you will be ready for subsequent assignments in credential courses. You must complete the rest of the class assignments to obtain full class credit.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
You earn full credit if assignments are completed as directed on time. Points will be deducted if projects do not reflect directions. University policy holds that if you are unable to complete all the assignments, you may request an Incomplete grade. You have only one quarter to complete the assignments and change the Incomplete. After that, it becomes a Fail and the course must be repeated.
Class Participation
Attendance (2.5 pts per class) InClass discussion (2.5 pts per class
50
Journal Entries
InClass Notes (5 pts Total Field Observation (5 pts Total)
10 40
100
CTAP8 Level I eFolio

Total Points Possible
A= 93-100 C = 73-76
A- = 90-92 C- = 70-72
B+ = 87-89 D+ = 67-69
B = 83-86 D = 63-66
B- = 80-82 D- = 60-62
C+ = 77-79 Fail= <60
University Vision Statement
By 2014-15, CSU Bakersfield will be the leading campus in the CSU system in terms of faculty and academic excellence and diversity, quality of the student experience, and community engagement. Realization of our vision will be advanced by recruitment, development and promotion of excellent and diverse staff within an organizational culture committed to excellence in all areas.
CANDIDATE DISPOSITIONS
Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other professional school personnel know and demonstrate dispositions necessary to help all students learn.
Professional Collaboration
Candidates will participate in action-oriented collaboration that will enable them to learn from others and provide leadership in partnerships with all stakeholders.
Reflective Practitioner
Candidates are reflective, life long learners who apply problem solving and critical thinking strategies and the respectful appreciation of differing points of view.
Ethical Professional
Candidates actions are based on accepted professional standards of conduct and reflect insight and awareness with respect to diverse perspectives, opinions, obligations and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
Student/Client Centered
Candidates, throughout their programs, will prioritize the needs of the students/clients they serve by maintaining trusting relationships built upon caring, nurturing (respective) and meaningful interactions.
Professional Leader
Candidates, throughout their programs, will be strong, determined, professional leaders with a clear instructional focus using effective communication skills and a willingness to take risks to ensure the advancement, safety, and welfare of all students in our communities.
Professional Competence
Candidates will maintain high programmatic outcomes that reflect research-based practices, principles of learning differentiation, and standards based instruction.
Adopted January 2006
Revised 11/27
PLEASE NOTE: The CSU Chancellors Office of Risk Management is requiring all students in various fields, including the Credential Program to purchase Professional Liability Insurance at the cost of $16 Aprox. per Academic Year. This fee may be paid at the Cashiers window or online.
Academic Honesty
The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. The University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing will protect the integrity of all academic work and student grades. Students are expected to do all work assigned to them without unauthorized assistance and not to give unauthorized assistance. Faculty have the responsibility of exercising care in the planning and supervision of academic work so that honest effort will be positively encouraged. Academic Dishonesty (cheating): This is a broad category of actions that use fraud and deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is not limited to examination situation alone, but arises whenever students attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. Plagiarism is the misuse of published or unpublished words of another by claiming them as ones own. It may consist of handing in someone elses work, copying or purchasing a composition, using ideas, paragraphs, sentences or phrases written by another, or by using data an/or statistics compiled by another without giving citation. Another example of academic dishonesty (cheating) is the submission of the same or essentially the same paper or other assignment for credit in two different courses without gaining prior approval. When a faculty member discovers a violation of the communitys principles, the faculty member is required to give a failing grade to the student for the course. In addition to assigning the final grade, the faculty member also notifies, in writing, the Dean of Students and the relevant school dean that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred and a grade of F has been assigned. The student receives a copy of this letter, which becomes a part of the students permanent file. If a second act of dishonesty occurs, the student is administratively dismissed from CSUB.

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Excellence ~ Integrity ~ Caring

Winter Quarter 2009

Introduction to Secondary Teaching (6 units)

CSU Bakersfield School of Education Mission

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

The students will develop the ability to:

Class and Observation Journal

Observation Journal guidelines:

CTAP 8 Level I eFolio

CTAP8 Level I eFolio

C+ = 77-79 Fail= <60

University Vision Statement

Adopted January 2006

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