CED 394 Methods of Instruction
Course Syllabus, Fall 2007
Dr. Josephine Farrell
Office: 116 Wilber Hall
WebPages http://www.oswego.edu/~jfarrell
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This syllabus contains a listing of all assignments required for CED 394, as well as a listing of the objectives that this course is designed to accomplish. Hopefully it will help you to construct the “big picture” of what the course is about and how assignments fit together to help you become an effective teacher. Individual assignments (which you will find on my website) will provide details for specific assignments.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students become collaborative (COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP), reflective educators (REFLECTION) who plan, implement and assess lessons and units of study that use a variety of integrated teaching strategies to promote learning of all students (SOCIAL JUSTICE). Research-based (KNOWLEDGE, AUTHENTIC LEARNING), culturally relevant, anti-bias (SOCIAL JUSTICE), technology-supported teaching (TECHNOLOGY); and, fair and equitable assessment and responsible management strategies will be developed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop short and long term plans (using National, State and Local Standards as guides) with attention to issues of meeting the needs of diverse populations.
2. Research, choose, implement, and evaluate a repertoire of teaching strategies.
3. Develop effective communication skills and strategies that shape and contribute to a positive
culture within the classroom.
4. Explore, examine and use models of instruction that contribute to an expansive learning
environment for all students.
5. Engage in activities (which include perusing electronic databases) that promote an active
research model that will encourage professional growth.
6. Discuss and evaluate appropriate classroom management strategies.
7. Plan, implement, and evaluate an integrated unit of instruction for a specific class in a designated school in Central New York.
8. Create presentations on pertinent topical issues using presentation software.
9. Respond to curricular questions about the teaching/learning process using an electronic medium (asynchronous discussions).
10. Use multiple technologies to create an electronic portfolio.
READINGS: Readings will be from various professional sources, including professional articles as assigned throughout semester.
Required:
Moore, Kenneth, D. (2005). Effective instructional strategies. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
A web subscription to iWebfolio, an electronic portfolio.
A thumb/flash drive that is capable of storing all of the assignments for this course.
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You are expected to read books and professional journal articles on a wide variety of educational issues and encouraged to reread throughout the semester. It is strongly recommended that you supplement your required readings with additional books and current journal articles. As part of your required work for this course, you will be undertaking a research paper that will include reading several articles and books on a chosen teaching strategy (use ERIC, the Ed Index, and/or suggestions from class to locate). This will help to broaden your understanding of education theory and research as it relates to your practice.
REQUIRED CED 394 ASSIGNMENTS: The purpose of the following is to inform you about assignments that will be helpful to your growth. However, it is recognized that there is variability in individual skills, interests, and levels of productivity, and I therefore reserve the right to alter these assignments in mutually reasonable ways. All assignments must be computer processed, saved to a thumb/flash drive, and uploaded to the appropriate electronic portfolio by the due date (unless other direction is given). Late assignments will receive a grade deduction. Assignments that need to be redone will receive a grade deduction. Detailed assignments for this course will be posted on my website and on iWebfolio. Please note that, if it says “hardcopy only,” you do not need to upload it to your electronic portfolio.
ASSIGNMENT % OF GRADE DATE DUE
1. Peer Teaching Instructional Plan
A. Initial Plan -- 9/6 (hardcopy only)
B. Evaluation and New Lesson Plan 5 9/12
2. Questioning Assignment
A. PowerPoint Presentation 2 9/18
B. Analysis of Questioning 5 10/26
(A field-based assignment)
3. Classroom Management Assignment
A. PowerPoint Presentation 2 9/20
B. Analyzing and Documenting 5 9/20
4. Strategies Research Paper (SRP)
A. Proposal -- 9/25 (hardcopy only)
B. Final Paper 6 10/8
5. Standards-Based Unit Project
A. GUA* (Group Unit Assignment) 12 10/2
B. Draft of PP Unit & Learning Center 5 10/16 (hardcopy only)
C. Practicum Partner Unit and Learning Center 30 12/3
6. iWebfolio (Part A ) 2 12/3
TWS (Part B) 6 12/3
7. Attendance and Participation
(Both in class and on listserve) 20 All Semester
CED 394 ATTENDANCE and PARTICIPATION POLICY: In order to pass this course, attendance is mandatory. If you miss one day of class your grade will be affected. Participation refers to active participation. If you do not participate in class, or if you come late to class, your overall grade can be affected substantially. The expectation is for “interaction to enhance your learning.” This means taking risks, learning by mistakes and demonstrating how you have increased your understanding of the instructional learning process. Naturally, I am aware that illness, family emergencies, etc. may make it impossible for you to attend a particular class. In the event that you find yourself in one of these extraordinary circumstances, please make sure that you inform me ASAP (by e-mail at ), and have someone take notes and gather class materials on your behalf.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: There is a one-dollar material fee that is due the second day of class. Please place this dollar in an envelope with your name on it. This money helps to partially pay for the cost of activities that you will participate in before you begin the Practicum portion of your assignment. Additionally, you will need a thumb/flash drive (and you are required to bring it to class every day) for coursework and your two required electronic portfolios--Part A (Course Assignments) and Part B (TWS).
Please Note:
If you have a disabling condition that may interfere with your ability to successfully complete this course, please contact the Disability Services Office (226 Hewitt Union, 315-312-3358,
www.oswego.edu/dis_svc/).
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