California
State
University
Bakersfield
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California
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Bakersfield
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Excellence ~ Integrity ~ Caring Winter Quarter 2009 1/7/2009 - 3/21/2009 001-LEC(11228) EDSE 400 Class Syllabus Introduction to Secondary Teaching (6 units) Instructor: Javier Ruiz, M.A. Office phone: (661) 654-6163 Email: jruiz3@csub.edu Office: EDUC 134 Day/Time:
Thursday 4:35 – 8:45
Location: 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:
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
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 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:
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.
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 Aprox. 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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