Great Basin College

EDSC 315

Secondary Methods Practicum III

Spring 2011 Syllabus

Instructor: / Thomas Reagan
Office: / EIT 253
Phone: / 753-2214
email: /
SKYPE: / thomas.reagan
Office Hours: / Tuesdays 2:30-4:00
Thursdays 12:30-4:00
Course Information
Title: / Secondary Methods Practicum III
Number: / EDSC 315
Discipline: / Teacher Education
Description: / Third in a sequence of field and clinical experience courses in a secondary classroom. Students will observe approximately 30 hours of the middle-level or high school classrooms. The portfolio and admission process is explained.
Co-requisites: / Secondary Methods course
Location: / see schedule at end of syllabus
Times: / Four Tuesdays 7:00-8:15 PM with one 7:00-9:45 PM
Credits: / 1 credit
Textbooks
Required Textbooks: / Howto Develop a Professional Portfolio: A Manual for Teachers Campbell, D.M., Cignetti, P.M., Melenyzer, B.M., Nettles, D.H., & Wyman, R.M. (Boston: Pearson, Allyn and Bacon, 5th ed., 2011).
ISBN: 0137034547. The 4th edition is also acceptable.
LiveText Professional Portfolio Account
Available at the GBC bookstore or online at:
Field Experience I, II, and III Handbook.
Method of Instruction
On-campus class discussions/presentations
Field observations
WebCampus assignments
LiveText workshop
Course Requirements
Fingerprint Check
Students must pass the Regional Policy Check and FBI Fingerprint Check required by the state of Nevada. After receiving results from Student Services, secure a GBC photo ID to wear during each school visit.
LiveText Portfolio Module
You are required to complete at least one advanced LiveText module. The modules are posted in your WebCampus as a class.
Course Expectations in the Classroom
  • Once assigned a cooperating teaching, set a schedule where you will work with one or two classes for a total of at least 30 hours.
  • Work with a learner or a small group of learners under the teacher’s supervision.
  • Teach three lessons provided by the teacher or approved by the teacher.
  • Dress appropriately for the classroom – NO JEANS.
  • Display attributes: Act professionally, communicate appropriately and effectively, comply with procedures and rules, encourage learners, maintain a positive attitude, be prompt, respect learners from diverse backgrounds.
  • Keep an accurate time sheet; it will be signed by the cooperating teacher at the conclusion of your field experience.
In addition to the required Classroom Expectations, you must
  • Attend all classes and workshops.
  • Complete assignments and discussions as required on WebCampus.
  • Attend at least one electronic portfolio workshop.
  • Complete the personal data section and 2 artifacts (explained in your text) in your electronic portfolio and give a brief presentation.

Late Work: / All assignments are due on the date listed on the syllabus or when assigned in class by the instructor. Late work is not accepted.
Attendance Policy: / You must attend all classes and workshops.
Students with Disabilities: / GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations.
Policy Statements
Student Responsibilities
Read and understand the contents of the GBC catalog.
Become familiar with all GBC policies and procedures.
Be aware of all GBC deadlines, including dates for registration, change of registration and fee payment.
Contribute to the maintenance of a campus environment conducive to intellectual curiosity, civility, and diversity.
Keep GBC informed of changes in address, phone number, enrollment changes which might affect financial aid awards and/or any other circumstances which could affect satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Policy of Academic Integrity: Academic honesty is expected in this course. All student work must be original and authentic. Any acts of cheating, copying, and/or plagiarizing are violations of the UCCSN code of conduct and will be taken seriously. Students who cheat, copy another’s work, or plagiarize from the Internet or other sources will fail the course regardless of other course work and are subject to dismissal from the academic institution. The definition of plagiarism as adopted by the GBC Faculty Senate is:
“Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s word, ideas or data as one’s own. When a student submits work that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references; and if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as well. In academically honest writing or speaking, the students will acknowledge the source whenever:
Another person’s actual words are quoted
Another person’s idea, opinion or theory is used, even if it is completely paraphrased in the student’s own words
Facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials are borrowed, unless the information is common knowledge.”
Learner Outcomes
Learner Outcomes
When in the field, the student will . . . / INTASC / Measurement
display professional attributes including, but not limited to, dressing appropriately, attending as scheduled, respecting confidentiality, and exhibiting general behaviors that give a professional impression. / Principle 9 [L1D2] / Teacher evaluation
observe for and teach lessons that integrate related content to other subject areas; consider students’ background knowledge. / Principle 1
[L3K1, K2] / Teacher evaluation,
Discussion topic on WebCampus
actively engage learners while executing appropriately planned lessons within a given time frame, including a suitable assessment for the lesson objectives. / Principle 7
[L3P1]
Principle 8
[L3K2] / Teacher evaluation,
Discussion topic on WebCampus,
Formal assignment on WebCampus
select appropriate resources and materials for teaching while considering the learners’ critical thinking, independent problem solving, and performance capabilities. / Principle 4
[L3K3, L3D1] / Teacher evaluation,
Formal assignment on WebCampus
maintain open and respectful communication (both verbal and nonverbal) with the cooperating teacher and students and receive suggestions as positive ways to improve teaching. / Principle 6
[L3K1]
Principle 9
[L3D2] / Teacher Evaluation
Final Reflection Assignment on WebCampus
recognize responsibilities for growing professionally. / Principle 9 / Assignment on WebCampus
(chapter reading)
Grading Policy
EDSC 315 is graded as Pass/Withdraw (P/W).
In order to receive a Pass, students must:
  • Complete all requirements in the course
  • Receive at least 260 points
Regardless of the points earned, a student must withdraw from EDSC 315 if s/he:
  • Receives a poor evaluation from the cooperating teacher
  • Has an unexcused absence in the field classroom
  • Fails to attend a LiveText workshop

Course Outline
Due Date / Where? / Description of Assignment / Points
2/8,
7:00-8:15 PM / On-campus class
EIT 203 / ATTEND!You should receive your placements at this time. / 30
2/15 / Assignment in WebCampus / Placement and Schedule Confirmation
Instructions are in WebCampus / 5
2/15 / WebCampus / Submit Level 3 goal and rationale. / 5
2/22 / Quiz in WebCampus / Read chapters 5 and 6 in your portfolio text.
Complete the quiz over the information in the text. The time allotment is VERY short, so be sure to have read the material first! / 5
3/8,
7:00-8:15** / On campus class
EIT 203
Remarkable Rationales and Artifacts
**This meeting will be optional for 315 students. / This class will focus on how to write rationales that say what you want them to say while promoting yourself as an excellent teacher-candidate. There will be sample artifacts on which you may practice, but I recommend you bring your own artifact ideas so that your time can be spent writing rationales for your own portfolio. Use your time in this class to your advantage. / 25
5/10,
7:00-8:15 PM / On campus class
EIT 203
Reflections / Your observation and teaching hours will be in full swing by this time. Be prepared to share and discuss what you have observed and/or taught so far. / 40
4/29 / WebCampus / Complete the two advanced LiveText modules
5/9 / LiveText / Final Reflection:
At the end of your field experience, write a 1 page reflection. Consider the strengths you will take from this experience, how you have grown as a pre-service teacher, and what you believe are your next steps to improve your teaching abilities. / 25
5/3,
7:00-9:45 PM / On campus class
EIT 203
Live Text Tips and Perfecting Presentations / There are two emphases of this class: 1) practicing your presentation skills and 2) learning a few tips in LiveText to make a polished portfolio. You will be prepared to present ONE artifact to the rest of the group. / 50
5/10 / **Submit your timesheet and teacher’s evaluation (in a sealed, signed envelope) / 10
5/9 / LiveText / Submit portfolio to me. I am a reviewer (treagan).Once submitted send me an email via WebCampus that includes the following:
Where your two artifacts can be found and confirmation that you have completed the goals section, too. Your message will look like this:
“You can find my artifacts in INTASC principle 7 and INTASC principle 10. I have completed my Level 2 Post-Reflection, too.” / 5
Successful completion of your field experience hours / 100
TOTAL POINTS / 300

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