The Citadel

School of Education

EDUC 540: Integrative Foundations and Teaching in American Education
for Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics or Science Candidates
Fall 2014
Instructor: Dr. Daniel J. Ilagan / Class Meetings: Mondays
Office: Capers 325-D / Class Hours: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Telephone: Cell (843) 437-0412 / Meeting Room: Capers 305
Email: / Office Hours:
By Appointment
Credit Hours: 5 graduate hours

REQUIRED TEXT:

  • Carjuzaa, J. and Kellough, R. (2013) Teaching in the Middle and Secondary Schools, 10th edition. Boston, MA: Pearson
  • Blanchard, K., Lacinak, T., Tompkins, C., and Ballard, J. (2002) Whale Done! New York, NY: Free Press

ADDITIONAL REQUIREDRESOURCES AND MATERIALS:

  • LiveText subscription
  • You should bring your laptop and textbooks to each class meeting

OPTIONAL TEXTS:

  • Savage, T., Savage, M., and Armstrong, D. (2012) Teaching in the Secondary School,7th edition. Boston, MA: Pearson
  • Powell, S. (2011) Introduction to Middle School, 2nd edition.MA: Pearson

RECCOMENDED WEBSITES:

  • Buck Institute (2012) Project Based Learning resources. Available:
  • S.C. Department of Education (2009). Curriculum Standards. Available:
  • S.C. Department of Education (2009). South Carolina Teaching, Learning, Connecting. Website with resources to help S.C. teacher plan lessons and prepare test question. Available: (Technical problems on site)
  • S.C. Department of Education (2009). ADEPT Available:
  • S.C. Department of Education (2013) Enhanced Adept Guide:
  • Darkness to Light (2012) Stewards of Children Interactive Workbook. Charleston, SC: Darkness to Light
  • U.S. Department of Education (2006,2012) Survival Guide for New Teachers. Available:
  • S.C. Department of Education (2012) South Carolina Personal Pathways to Success. Available:

Recommended PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:

English Language Arts – National Council of Teachers of English

Mathematics – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Science – National Science Teachers Association

Social Studies – National Council for the Social Studies

Science – National Science Teachers Association

STUDENT INFORMATION:

This course requires thirty-five (35) hours of in-field contact time. The focus of these field experiences is on techniques of instruction applied specifically to the candidate’s field of content specialization (Mathematics or Science). Candidates will apply knowledge and demonstrate performance growth in periodically scheduled teaching situations where they plan, implement, analyze, and modify instructional practices directed toward identified students’ needs. These experiences will occur in the classroom with a content area certified teacher in the candidate’s anticipated certification and grade level. The cooperating teacher may also ultimately become the supervisor of the teacher candidate’s internship. ALL FIELD EXPERIENCE locations and school contact personnel are arranged via The Citadel’s School of Education Field Experience and Internship Director, Dr. Thomas Reilly, Room 323 Capers Hall, 843-953-6984, .

This course is a required course in Teacher Preparation for Graduate Students.

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This first pre-professional block format course provides an introduction to the historical, political, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education as well as methods and materials of teaching middle & high school. The integrated approach includes learner similarities and differences, motivation and direction of learning, provision for individual differences, measurement of educational outcomes, organization of subject matter, legal issues, and enhancement of personal and professional growth. Learner-centered in nature, this course is intended to begin the process of developing professional educational leaders. 35 hours of field experience is required for this course. During the field experience, the teacher candidate will observe, assist and teach in a secondary school setting under the supervision of a classroom teacher who is certified in the candidate’s chosen content area.

ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION:

This course is intended to ensure that the candidate has developed the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful as they begin their teaching experiences. In this course, techniques, theories, and materials in teaching in the student’s area of specialization (Mathematics & Science) in middle and high school education, grades 6-9 and 9-12 will be incorporated into lesson planning. In additional, significant field experiences will provide a platform for students to prepare for the internship that will follow. Students will have the opportunity to model professionalism and strive to meet the needs of the diverse types of learners they will be working with while in the school setting.

Learning and Developmental Goals:Students will be able to

Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques, theories, and materials in teaching in the student’s area of specialization (Mathematics & Science) in middle and high school education, grades 6-9 and 9-12 by:

1. Researching educational theories in effective teaching and content areas

2. Planning and implementing instructional materials and assessments in grades 6-9 (middle school) and 9-12 (high school)

3. Developing effective teaching strategies and techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners

4. Participating in field experience to prepare for student teaching (internship)

5. Observing and emulating models of professional pedagogy and disposition

6. Reflecting on personal and professional experiences via reflective journal writing

Overarching Course Objectives:

  • To introduce the student to the profession of teaching (1)
  • To help the student understand the historical development of American education, including leaders, ideas and movements in education (1, 4,7)
  • To enable the student to become aware of differing economic, social, racial, ethnic, and religious groups and the implications for teaching students of diverse backgrounds (8,9,16)
  • To introduce the student to the structure, political, economic and legal foundations of education (1,10)
  • To provide opportunities for the student to become aware of the variety of ways in which students learn (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
  • To help the student become aware of the variety of factors that impact on student learning and provide opportunities for them to observe, assist and teach within their discipline in a public school setting (2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
  • To enable the student to reflective on all of the above objectives (12, 13,14,15,16)

CONCEPTUAL BASE: Developing Principled Educational Leaders for P-12 Schools

The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit prepares principled educational leaders to be knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical professionals. Candidates completing our program are committed to ensuring that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment.

The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit is committed to the simultaneous transformation of the preparation of educational leaders and of the places where they work. Specifically, The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit seeks to develop principled educational leaders who:

• have mastered their subject matter and are skilled in using it to foster student learning;

• know the self who educates (Parker J. Palmer) and integrate this self-knowledge with content knowledge, knowledge of students, and in the context of becoming professional change agents committed to using this knowledge and skill to ensure that all students succeed in a learner-centered environment; and

• exemplify the highest ethical standards by modeling respect for all human beings and valuing diversity as an essential component of an effective learner-centered environment

The Citadel’s Professional Educational Unit is on the march, transforming itself into a Center of Excellence for the preparation of principled educational leaders. Through our initial programs for teacher candidates for P-12 schools and our advanced programs for professional educators in P-12 school, The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit transforms cadets and graduate students into principlededucational leaderscapable of and committed to transforming our schools into learning communities where allchildren and youth succeed.

The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit has identified 15 performance indicators for candidates to demonstrate that they are principled educational leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and ethical professionals:

Knowledgeable
Principled Educational Leaders… / Reflective
Principled Educational Leaders… / Ethical
Principled Educational Leaders…
1. Have mastered the subject matter of their field of professional study and practice;
2.Utilize the knowledge gained from developmental and learning theories to establish and implement an educational program that is varied, creative, and
nurturing:
3. Model instructional and leadership theories of best practices;
4. Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning:
5. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning; / 6. Develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect upon its impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. Develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural experiences;
8. Construct, foster, and maintain a
learner-centered environment in which all
learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. Apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure, facilitate and monitor effective teaching and learning in the context of continual assessment;
10. Reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking questions and seeking answers; / 11. Demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning, environment;
12. Embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. Value diversity and exhibit a caring, fairing, and respectful attitude and respect toward all cultures;
14. Establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and communities;
15. Meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language appropriately.

RELATIONSHIP OF THIS COURSE TO THE CONCEPTUAL BASE:

(Note: Performance Indicators for the Conceptual Framework, National Content-Area Standards, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and Education Reform Initiative are identified in parenthesis)

Professional Pedagogy and Disposition:

1. Create a professional portfolio that provides documentation of reflective practices and teaching/learning processes (CF: 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 8,9,10; NSTA: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE: 1-6)

2. Prepare accurate, neat, and professional materials. Assume professional responsibility for the preparation of materials, class attendance, and class participation (CF: 12,14; NCTE: 1-4; NSTA: 10; NCATE: 1-6)

Instructional Planning and Assessments:

1. Investigate published curricular materials, state content standards and textbooks, and primary sources to design effective instruction and assessments (CF: 1,2,4,7,9; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4; NSTA: 6; NCSS: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10; NCATE:1-6 )

2. Develop and assess appropriate objectives for specified content areas (CF:1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,7; NSTA: 6; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

3. Construct and analyze assessments to measure learning goals for students (CF: 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 7,8,9; NSTA: 8; NCSS:1-10; NCATE:2,4,5,6)

4. Use content materials, concepts, vocabulary, and terminology appropriate for specialty areas (CF: 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4; NSTA: 1,2,3; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1,2,5,6)

Teaching Strategies and Techniques I: Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA)

1. Establish relevance to students’ lives for topics in lesson planning and content teaching (CF: 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,13; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 4, 5; NSTA: 7; NCSS: 1,3,4; NCATE:1-6)

2. Use concrete, hands-on instruction and content preparation with an emphasis on real-world application and problem-solving (EEDA 5; NCATE:1-6)

3. Implement learning strategies that promote cooperation (EEDA 6; NCATE:1-6)

4. Identify instructional strategies that promote core values in the school community, as specified in South Carolina School Law - Character Education §59-17-135 (EEDA 4; NCATE:1-6)

5. Implement strategies to accommodate the needs of diverse learners (EEDA 7; NCATE:1-6)

Teaching Strategies and Techniques II:

1. Select and demonstrate effective and efficient teaching strategies and teacher behaviors through micro teaching activities in the student’s specialty area (CF: 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12, 13, 14; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4; NSTA: 5; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

2. Integrate interdisciplinary connection to other disciplines including Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Technology (CF: 1,2,3,4,5,6, 8,9,10,16; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 3,4,5; NSTA: 4; NCSS: 1,3,4,9,10; NCATE:1-6)

3. Incorporate technology and print/non-profit media into lesson planning and instruction (CF: 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 6; NSTA: 6; NCSS: 8)

Methods in Teaching Research-Based Theories in Content Areas:

1. Recognize and investigate the research base that forms the foundations for effective instruction and incorporate research theory into lessons (CF: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10: NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4; NSTA:5; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

On-Campus and Field Experiences:

1. Gain knowledge and skills through on-campus and field experiences designed to promote knowledge theory and practice in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies (CF:1,2,3,7,8,9,10, 12; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; NSTA: 9; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

2. Observe and analyze a variety of teaching models through field experiences and develop classroom management strategies for varying levels of instruction (CF: 1,-15; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; NSTA; 5,9; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

3. Observe models of effective pedagogy and attitudes by college/university faculty in both content area(s) and education, and by middle and/or high school supervising teachers (CF: 1-15; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; NSTA: 5,9; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

4. Participate in field experiences at the middle or high school level in classrooms with certified/licensed teachers in the content area(s) that the candidate is preparing to teach (CF: 1-15; NCTE: 1-4; NCTM: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; NSTA: 5,9; NCSS: 1-10; NCATE:1-6)

Course Goals with Evaluation Methods:

Students will acquire information that will enable them to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from the disciplines of Education and Psychology to the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Course Goals / Evaluation Methods
Professional Pedagogy and Disposition:
1. Create a professional portfolio that provides documentation of reflective practices and teaching/learning processes
2. Prepare accurate, neat, and professional materials. Assume professional responsibility for the preparation of materials, class attendance, class participation / •Class Participation
•LiveText Professional Portfolio
• Demonstrate In-Class Micro Lessons
•Teaching Field Experience Lessons
•Reflective Journal Writings
Instructional Planning and Assessments:
1. Investigate published curricular materials, state content standards and textbooks, and primary sources to design effective instruction and assessments (Develop and assess appropriate objectives for specified content areas
2. Construct and analyze assessments to measure learning goals for students
3. Use content materials, concepts, vocabulary, and terminology appropriate for specialty areas / •Class Participation
• LiveText Professional Portfolio
• Demonstrate In-Class Micro Lessons
•Teaching Field Experience Lessons
•Reflective Journal Writings
Teaching Strategies and Techniques I: Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA)
1. Establish relevance to students’ lives for topics in lesson planning and content teaching
2. Use concrete, hands-on instruction and content preparation with an emphasis on real-world application and problem-solving
3. Implement learning strategies that promote cooperation
4. Identify instructional strategies that promote core values in the school community, as specified in South Carolina School Law §59-17-135
5. Implement strategies to accommodate the needs of diverse learners / •Class Participation
• LiveText Professional Portfolio
• Demonstrate In-Class Micro Lessons
•Teaching Field Experience Lessons
•Reflective Journal Writings
Teaching Strategies and Techniques II:
1. Select and demonstrate effective and efficient teaching strategies and teacher behaviors through micro teaching activities in the student’s specialty area
2. Integrate interdisciplinary connection to other disciplines including Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Technology
3. Incorporate technology and print/non-profit media into lesson planning and instruction / •Class Participation
• LiveText Professional Portfolio
•Demonstrate In-Class Micro Lessons
• Teaching Field Experience Lessons
•Reflective Journal Writings
Methods in Teaching Research-Based Theories in Content Areas:
1. Recognize and investigate the research base that forms the foundations for effective instruction and incorporate research theory into lessons / •Class Participation
• LiveText Professional Portfolio
•Reflective Journal Writings
On-Campus and Field Experiences:
1. Gain knowledge and skills through on-campus and field experiences designed to promote knowledge theory and practice in Math or Science
2. Observe and analyze a variety of teaching models through field experiences and develop classroom management strategies for varying levels of instruction
3. Observe models of effective pedagogy and attitudes by college/university faculty in both content area(s) and education, and by middle and/or high school supervising teachers
4. Participate in field experiences at the middle or high school level in classrooms with certified/licensed teachers in the content area(s) that the candidate is preparing to teach / •Class Participation
• LiveText Professional Portfolio
• Demonstrate In-Class Micro Lessons
•Teaching Field Experience Lessons
•Thirty-five (35) hours of Field Experience
•Reflective Journal Writings

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INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Note:

  • Course Schedule for EDUC 540 is subject to change based on class needs. Additional reading/activities may be assigned as the course develops
  • Be sure to pay close attention to information, links, tools, tips, guidance, etc. that are provided in each class session’s PPT
  • Pay close attention to assignment details/descriptions/rubrics in LiveText, PPTs, and syllabus

DATE / TOPIC / CLASS ACTIVITIES / HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
8/25 / Introduction to teaching and learning in middle and secondary schools.
ADEPT
School Assignments
Your apprenticeship starts NOW. / •introduction to course and course syllabus
• identify and define methods and materials in teaching
• define middle and secondary schools and review their historical development
•discuss LiveText professional portfolio
•discuss South Carolina’s teacher evaluation instrument – ADEPT- Find forms online
•discuss teaching philosophies
Create professional Twitter account. What’s Trending in Education today?
Exit slip- Tweet to #EDUC540 and @dannyilagan / Read: Carjuzaa and Kellough, Chapters 1 - Middle and Secondary School in the Past: Purpose, Organization, Structure, and Reform
(Post all assignments as a Word Document to LiveText. Mozilla recommended)
LiveText Instructional Strategy Journal Assignment:
•Reflection Journal 1:
Carjuzaa and Kellough, P.21 Exercise 1.3 Reflect on your own school experience and explain why you want to be a teacher.
Due: 9/8
LiveText Instructional Strategy Journal Assignment:
•Reflection Journal 2: Exercise 3.1 P.68 Create an Icebreaker and Warm-up Activity and present it in class. Due: 9/8
9/8 / Developing a professional identity
Planning for addressing cultural diversity
Accommodations for learning differences / •discuss addressing cultural diversity
•discuss accommodations for special needs students
Micro-lessons
Exit slip- Tweet to #EDUC540 and @dannyilagan / Read: Carjuzaa and Kellough, Chapter 2 - Middle and Secondary Schools Today and Tomorrow: Reform Efforts, Challenges and Issues, and Trends and Practices