CI 3100-101 & 102 Teaching High School Social Studies
Appalachian State University Fall 2007
The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.
–Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963
Dr. Sandra B. Oldendorf
303E, Duncan Hall
(828)262-2019 (office) (828)963-6331 (home)
Hours: M, 11-12; T, 10-12, 2-4; Th, 10-12; or by appointment
Mr. Marc Gamble
Ashe County High School (336) 846-2400, x 231
Mrs. Becky Griffith
Avery County High School (828) 733-0151, x 1114
Course Description
National & state social studies standards, current research in social studies education, social studies content, and knowledge and abilities of the learner are used to build lessons and units in social studies. Constructing knowledge, understanding major social studies concepts, and developing skills based on the NCSCOS are emphasized. Major topics include selecting materials and resources, instructional strategies, applying technology, assessing learning, and classroom management. Includes 45-hour internship in a regional high school.
Reich College of Education Conceptual Framework
http://www.ced.appstate.edu/about/framework-overview.aspx
Required Texts/Materials/Readings
*Social Education. [provided]
*Singer, A. J. (2003). Social studies for secondary schools: Teaching to learn, learning to
teach. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. [rental]
*1930-1949. (2002). Teaching with Documents Series (Vol. 3). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
[purchase]
*Readings on electronic reserve
*http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/socialstudies/
Recommended Text
Irons, P. (Ed.). (2000). May it please the court: Courts, kids, and the Constitution (Live
recordings and transcripts of sixteen Supreme Court oral arguments on the
Constitutional rights of students and teachers). New York: The New Press.
Recommended Resources
*atlas
*Web sites:
ncss.org ngs.org
nasa.gov census.gov
pbs.org archives.gov
npr.org nytimes.com
historychannel.com globalteachnet.org
discoverychannel.com theaha.org
cnn.com/EDUCATION/ maps101.com
ncwiseowl.org smithsonian.org
loc.gov metmuseum.org
choices.edu cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
crf-usa.org
www.maps101.com/Application/Index.aspx
www.sasinschool.com/software/pages/social_studies.shtml
National Council for the Social Studies Standards
I. Culture
II. Time, Continuity, & Change
III. People, Places, & Environments
IV. Individual Development & Identity
V. Individuals, Groups, & Institutions
VI. Power, Authority, & Governance
VII. Production, Distribution, & Consumption
VIII. Science, Technology, & Society
IX. Global connections
X. Civic Ideals & Practices
Course Goals Students will demonstrate understanding, competency, analytical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills in addressing each of the following questions:
*Why is social studies important for students in grades 9-12? What is the purpose?
*Who are young adolescents? How do differences in terms of cognitive ability, emotional
needs, physical ability, social skills, gender and culture affect learning? What accommodations do teachers need to make?
*What are the state and national social studies themes and curricular objectives? How
do these themes/objectives become units and lessons? What sources are most valid and accessible?
*What is best teaching practice for engaging learners, using technology, communicating
effectively, making social studies come alive, and helping students become active, critically thinking citizens? How do teachers effectively manage classrooms?
*How can teachers assess student progress in addition to EOCs?
Policies
Inclement weather: Class will not be cancelled. In extreme conditions, class might be
postponed. You will be notified through e-mail.
Absences: Attendance and prompt arrival is required for all classes and will be necessary
to receive an acceptable grade in the class. Your presence is necessary in order to
promote the notion of a community of learners. If you need to be absent, notify the instructor(s) in advance. Class activities may not be made up.
Late assignments: Extensions on assignments will only be given if permission is asked
and granted and a new due date established in advance with the instructor.
Academic integrity: All work must be your own unless documented appropriately.
Cell phones: Cell phones should be turned off before entering the classroom.
Schedule: Some dates/assignments may be subject to change
Dress: On days when we have guest speakers in class such as teachers, principals, etc. consider
wearing more professional dress, no hats, etc.
Labeling assignments: Label all e-mail attachments with name and assignment.
Bibliography style: Use a specific style – APA, Chicago, or MLA
Assignments
Class participation/professional development (35 pts.)
Attend class regularly, arrive on time, and attend selected professional development activity. Attendance points: 10 pts (0-1 absence); 8 pts (2 absences); 5 pts (3 absences); 0 pts (4 or more). Attendance will be taken within the first 5 minutes of class. Coming to class prepared and on time, reading assignments, contributing to discussions, and participating in activities is key to success in this course.
Professional development: Attendance at events (approximately 4 hours) such as
The National Council for the Social Studies in San Diego (Nov. 29-Dec. 2)
SE Conference on World History
Events sponsored by the history, sociology, anthropology, geography, economics,
or political science departments
Campus events about social studies, social sciences, muliticulturalism, diversity, etc.
Send 300-word reflection on what you attended, what you learned and how it can apply to your own teaching. Includes 5 hours of credit towards internship. Extra credit may be earned by attending additional on-campus professional development activities and sending a reflection to the instructor.
Lesson plan portfolio (45 pts.)
Create 10 lessons (3 world history, 3 civics and economics, 3 U.S. history and 1 elective) Use Singer chapters 4 & 7 as a resource.
-meet with instructor(s) to review unit plans
-connect to state and national standards (NC or your home state)
-a handout will be provided with more detail about this assignment
Internship connections (45 pts.)
The internship is a 45-hour placement in a high school classroom that includes observing, assisting the teacher, teaching, observing, and working with diverse student populations. Additional details are provided in the Internship Guidelines.
Observations and reflections
*seven e-mail journal entries on internship experiences on each of the following topics: adolescence, observation of a lesson, assessment, classroom management, working with exceptional learners, evaluating textbooks, and reflection on your own teaching.
*send journals to instructor as e-mail text or as an attachment. Each entry should be at least 200 words. Label each attachment with your name and the journal number (ie, mary1.doc). Put the topic of the journal entry as the subject of the e-mail.
*journals are due every two weeks (see due dates in syllabus) and all journals should be complete by Reading Day (Dec. 5) unless other arrangements are made with instructor.
Internship Experiences
Diverse population experience
-Five hours of the 45-hour internship will be spent working with a student with
special needs or a student from another culture. Possible activities include reading
a test, tutoring, interpreting, assisting a resource teacher, and/or observing in an
alternative school.
Teaching
-Teach at least 3 times. Possibilities include (1) co-teaching with another intern, student teacher or the teacher, (2) conducting a short (15-20 minute) activity, (3) teaching a small group of students using the Internet, (4) tutoring a small group of students, (5) conducting an activity with exceptional learners, and/or (6) conducting a lesson for the majority of the class time (30-75 minutes). All lessons taught should be based on consultation with your internship teacher. Include technology as part of one teaching experience. One of the lessons you teach will be observed by the instructor (live or taped).
Activity-based strategies (30 pts.)
Working with a partner (a) choose an activity-based strategies, (b) create a lesson plan and give to instructor), (c) prepare a one-page handout for the class, (d) cite relevant sources, and (e) demonstrate the activity for the class. Choose strategy from video/film, historical figures, Bill of Rights debates, integrating visual arts/music, oral history, or creating an active game/simulation. This activity may be used as one of the lessons in the unit/lesson plan assignment. Details are provided in a separate handout.
Teacher web page (45 pts.)
Create a teacher web page and present the page to the class. It will include a classroom management plan, links for parents and teachers, and a link to rationales that address curriculum and technology standards.* Additional information will be provided through a handout. Dr. Oldendorf’s website: http://telefolios.ced.appstate.edu/~oldendorfsb/ Mrs. Griffith’s website: http://ww2.averyschools.net/~beckygriffith/
*The rationales will meet the requirements for technology standards I, II, IV, V, & VI for the NETS-T and all of the NC curriculum standards for social studies. This assignment meets RCOE program and North Carolina certification and accreditation requirements. These rationales will be posted on TaskStream. Rationales should describe the artifact, why it meets the standards/indicators, and how it will impact teaching. John Spagnolo will provide assistance.
Evaluation/points My points:
Class participation/professional development
Attendance 10
Participation/quizzes/class activities 15
Professional development 10
Unit or lesson plan portfolio 45
Internship connections
7 journals (on time & reflective) 35
Teaching observed (by Reading Day) 5
EC Experience (5 hours) 5
Activity-Based Lessons 30
Teacher web page
required components 25
technology/curriculum portfolio 10
presentation 10
Grades
Grades will be determined as follows:
190-200 pts. A 155-159 C-*
185-189 A- 150-154 D+*
180-184 B+ 145-149 D*
175-179 B 140-144 D-*
170-174 B- Below 140 F*
165-169 C+
160-164 C *course needs to be repeated
Schedule
[Note: Schedule is subject to change. Class will not meet on specified days. Please read the schedule carefully.]
Week 1
Aug 21
Introductions/Syllabus and major projects/Internships
(Griffith, Gamble & Oldendorf)
Aug 23
Adolescence-current issues and concerns (Gamble & Oldendorf) Assignment:
Handout on adolescence
Singer, pp. 65-68
Week 2
Aug 28
World History Curriculum (Griffith, Gamble and Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Singer, Chaps. 1 & 2
Bring copy of NCSCOS standards for WH
Aug 3o
Civics and Economics Curriculum (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Singer, Chaps. 1 & 2
Bring copy of NCSCOS standards for C&E
Week 3
Sept 4
U. S. History Curriculum (Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Singer, Chaps. 1 & 2
Bring copy of NCSCOS standards for U.S. History
Sept 6 Convocation (professional development?)
Journal #1 due before M, Sept. 10
Week 4
Sept 11
Unit & Lesson Planning, Questioning strategies (Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Singer, Chap. 4 & p. 64 & pp. 220-225
NC thinking skills handout
Sept 13
Assessment: Teacher-made tests, performance-based, formative and
summative, grades, & report cards (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Singer, Chap. 9
Evaluate sample test items (essay, M/C, identification)
Week 5
Sept 18
Supreme Court Cases (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Assignment: Teaching with Documents, 3.13 & 3.14
Sept 20
Teaching w/ Documents demonstration (Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Teaching with Documents
Journal #2 due before M, Sept. 24
Week 6
Sept 25
History workshop strategy: South Africa (Oldendorf)
Assignment:
www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1990MANDELA.html
Sept 27
Local government projects (Griffith) and TaskStream (Spagnolo & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
We the People
Week 7
Oct 2 and Oct 4
Ernie Pyle (Oldendorf)
Assignment:
www.journalism.indiana.edu/news/erniepyle/
Read 2 columns and share reflections with class
Or
Boone P.O. field trip (Gamble)
Assignment: Teaching w/ Documents, 3.6
Journal #3 due before M, Oct. 8
Week 8
Oct 9
Group planning for activity-based lessons (Oldendorf, Gamble & Griffin)
Assignment: Come with plans for Activity-based Demonstrations)
Oct 11
Fall Break
Week 9 (Schedule conference for unit/lesson plan portfolio from Oct. 15-19)
Oct 16
Activity-based demonstrations- Civics & Economics (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Economics Simulations
Bill of Rights Debates
Oct 18
Activity-based demonstrations – U.S. History (Gamble & Oldendorf) Music/the Arts
Oral History
Week 10
Oct 23
Activity-based demonstrations – World History (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Historical figures/Dramatization
Documentaries/Film
Oct 25
Web pages (Computer lab - Spagnolo & Oldendorf)
Journal #4 due before M, Oct. 29
Week 11
Oct 30
Web pages (Computer lab - Spagnolo & Oldendorf)
Nov 1
Current Events across the Curriculum (Griffith, Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment: Bring a current event connected to WH, C&E, or US. Write
questions for discussion. Include background info.
Singer, Chap. 7
Week 12
Nov 6
Teaching about Election 2008 (Griffith & Oldendorf)
Nov 8
Economics and chocolate simulation (Oldendorf)
Journal #5 due before M, Nov. 12
Week 13
Nov 13
Overview of classroom management (Griffith, Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Classroom management plans: www.disciplinehelp.com
Role plays
Nov 15
Classroom management panel (Oldendorf)
-Student teacher panel
F, Nov 16
Lesson plan portfolio due by 5 (303E or 108)
Week 14
Nov 20
Web pages (Computer Lab - Spagn0lo & Oldendorf)
Nov 22
Thanksgiving
Journal #6 due before M, Nov. 26
Week 15
Nov 27
Learner Diversity: Identification, Legal Issues & ELL
(Guest speakers from Ashe/Avery)
Nov 29
Documentary Film (Gamble)
National Council for the Social Studies
– Nov. 29-Dec. 2
Week 16
Dec 4
Potpourri panels (Griffith, Gamble & Oldendorf)
Assignment:
Bring questions and discuss working with parents, AP/honors classes & travel opportunities for teachers and students.
W, Dec 5
Reading Day
Journal #7 due before Th, Dec. 6
Teaching observations completed
F, Dec 7
Web pages posted to Dr. Oldendorf by 5
Finals
M, Dec 10 (12-2:30)
Web page presentations
M, Dec 10 (3-5:30)
Web page presentations