Introduction to Education Glendale Community College EDU 221 Fall 2009 Section 0006 Class no# 15670 Mon. & Wed. 5:45p.m.-7:00 p.m. CL-10 Dr. Rebecca M. Osuna E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 623-764-7137 Appointments: By phone or as arranged (No campus office) Official Course DescriptionOverview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment. MCCCD Official Course Competencies: 1. Evaluate current statistics and trends in the field, and personal motives when considering education as a career. 2. Analyze the political and economic influences on education at the federal and state levels. 3. Identify and explain the current issues confronting public education, including legal and ethical concerns. 4. Analyze historic events in education and their importance and impact on education today. 5. Evaluate the major philosophies of education and describe your personal philosophy of education. 6. Explain how national and state standards influence curriculum development, assessment, accountability, and classroom practices. 7. Synthesize the factors that influence education and make it so complex. 8. Participate in a K-12 classroom field experience for a minimum of 30 hours. 9. Analyze instruction, relationships, and classroom management strategies observed in your 30-hour field experience.10. Develop a portfolio to demonstrate your abilities, teaching philosophy, experience, growth and potential as an educator. Required Textbook: Teaching in America, by George S. Morrison, Fifth Edition Requirements Points . • Assignments 1. Characteristics of effective teachers 50 2. Chapter Review (presentation to class) 25 3. Group project (Research ) 50 4. Philosophy of Education 50 • Attendance & Participation 50 • Quizzes/Vocabulary 40 • Final Exam 100 • Portfolio 275 TOTAL 640 IMPORTANT You must turn in your signed time card, final evaluation and portfolio to receive credit for the 30-hour field experience. Anyone who does not complete the field experience will fail the course. Grading Scale (640 points possible) A (90%-100%) B (80%-89%) C (70%-79%) D (60%-69%) F (below 60%) Exams: All tests or examinations will be announced in advance. Therefore, there is no need to plan for make-up tests. If there is an emergency, please notify the instructor. Only in extreme situations will make-up tests be allowed. Questions will be drawn from reading assignments, lecture notes, class discussions. Assignments: Specific details about assignments and grading rubrics will be given in class. Ample time will be given to complete the work. Due dates are listed in the syllabus and will be strictly enforced. There will be a 25% deduction for each class period that the assignment is late. If you are absent on the day the assignment is due, it is your responsibility to find a way to get the assignment to me on time. Being absent is not an excuse for late work. Attendance Policy: Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. There is a maximum of three (3) absences (except official absences) allowed. Anyone exceeding this amount may be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. The finalgrade will be calculated on absences as well. After three allowed absences, the grade will be lowered one grade. Withdrawal Policy: The last day to withdraw from a course without the instructor’s signature is October 3rd. After this date, you must obtain the instructor’s signature. See the current GCC student handbook for more information. Testing Policy: Students are expected to take all tests in class, on the day indicated on the syllabus. In an extreme emergency, you may contact me before the class time to arrange for a make-up test. At the discretion of the instructor, the make-up test may be different from the original test. If it is not an emergency and you do not contact me before class, you will be given a “0” for the test. Disability Accommodations: Please see me if you have a documented disability that may require accommodations. I will be happy to work with the Disability Services and Resource (DSR) office to coordinate the necessary accommodations. The phone number for DSR is 623-845-3080. They are located in the TDS building. Academic dishonesty: Cheating and plagiarism or will not be tolerated. This includes any misrepresentation of the 30-hour field experience requirement. If I have any questions or concerns about your portfolio or time card, I will contact your mentor teacher. Penalties for academic misconduct will be determined by the instructor and may include grade adjustment or course failure. See the current GCC handbook for more information. Professionalism is expected at all times during your field experience. If there are any problems, you will be removed from your field experience and you will fail the class. This includes professional dress, professional attitude, and confidentiality. Remember, you are viewed as a professional intern now. You cannot make friends with the students, contact them outside of class, exchange phone numbers, or talk about inappropriate topics. Remember your reputation and GCC’s reputation is on the line! As a courtesy to your fellow classmates, please turn off your cell phone. Cell phones and other electronic devices must remain out of sight during class. Taping of the class is not allowed without permission of the instructor. Students are responsible for the information contained in this syllabus. Students are also responsible for the policies included in the college catalog and student handbook. Keys to success • Start your field experience as soon as possible. • Do not put off working on your portfolio until the last minute. It is a lot of work! It is manageable if you do it a little at a time.• Refer to the syllabus for due dates. There’s something due every week! • Keep up with the reading assignments and weekly quizzes. • Proof read all of your assignments for spelling and grammatical errors. If writing is difficult for you, seek the assistance of the