California
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Bakersfield
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California
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Bakersfield
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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. Excellence ~ Integrity ~ Caring
Class Syllabus Spring Quarter 2008 March 24th - June 2nd CRN 22671-2 ED SE 400 Introduction to Teaching/CTAP Level I Certification (6 units) Instructor: Javier Ruiz, M.A. Office phone: (661) 654-2377 Email: jruiz3@csub.edu Office: EDUC 138 Day/Time: Thursday 4:00 – 8:10 Location: EDUC 128
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:
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
Class Participation includes (Max. Total Points per class 4)
Class and Observation Journal Students will be placed in a classroom at a public middle, junior or senior high school at the University’s discretion. Students will observe 30 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 30 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 and DBAs. 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. Discussion Board Assignments (DBAs) Discussion Board Assignments (DBAs), are assigned for specified due dates on the Weekly Assignments page. We will use WebCT to host these discussions. The intent of DBAs is to achieve a greater depth of reflection to the questions under consideration. "None of us is as smart as all of us." DBA guidelines: Same as for the Observation Journal. How to use WebCT to do DBAs: 1. Log on to WebCT 2. Go to EDSE 400 3. Click on the current DBA 4. Read the prompt and then click the Reply button to post your reply by Monday. 5. Wait at least 24 hours and read through the postings. Reply to at least one, expanding the dialog. Must reply before next Thursday class 6. One point will be deducted for each post/reply missing. 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 one quarter to complete the assignments and change the Incomplete. After that, it becomes a Fail and the course must be repeated.
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 Chancellor’s 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 per Academic Year. This fee may be paid at the Cashier’s 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 one’s own. It may consist of handing in someone else’s 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 community’s 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 student’s permanent file. If a second act of dishonesty occurs, the student is administratively dismissed from CSUB. |
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