Introduction to Education Glendale Community College EDU 221 Fall 2008 Sections 33931 (8:30) and 33932 (10:00) T, Th in CL-10 Nancy Oreshack E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 623-845-3265 Office: LA 123 Office Hours: M, W, F from 11:00-12:00 and T, R from 1:00-2:00 Other hours by appointment Official Course Description Overview 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. Current event (presentation to class) 25 2. Characteristics of effective teachers 25 3. History of education timeline 50 4. Plan for Certification 50 5. Group project 50 6. Philosophy of Education 50 7. Project—Complexities of Education 50 • Attendance 50 • Tests 1. Test #1 50 2. Test #2 50 3. Final Exam (Chapter 6-10 and vocabulary) 75 • Portfolio 275 TOTAL 800 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 (800 points possible) 720-800 = A (90%) 640-719 = B (80%) 560-639 = C (70%) 480-559 = D (60%) 479 or below = F Blackboard: I will not be using Blackboard for assignments or quizzes, but I will use it to post grades and to share PowerPoint presentations and study guides. The URL for the new Blackboard system is https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login. You will need to have your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) and password to access the system. 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. Anyoneexceeding this amount may be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. Official absences are those stated in the Student Handbook. I understand that emergencies happen, so one “free” absence is allowed. After that, 10 points will be deducted for each absence and 5 points for each time you are late or leave early. Professionalism starts now! 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 tests. Taping of the class is not allowed without permission of the instructor. Assignment Due Date Points Score Current Event Sign up for date 25 _____ Characteristics of effective teachers Sept. 11 25 _____ History timeline Sept. 18 50 _____ Test #1 Sept. 30 50 _____ Plan for certification