Glendale Community CollegeEDU 221 Introduction to EducationSyllabus for Spring 2004Instructor: Michelle Crowley, M.Ed.Reflect & Write journal (due 4/21) 100Field Experience Report (due 4/28) 100Test # 1 50Glendale Community College EDU 221 Introduction to Education Syllabus for Spring 2004 MWF Sections 1931, 1932 Instructor: Michelle Crowley, M.Ed. Phone: 623-845-3685 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 623-845-3329 Course Description: Overview of education and educational institutions in our society, including current issues, responsibilities, and qualifications of educators. Opportunity for students to assess their interest in this area. Includes a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom. Prerequisites: None. Required Text: Teaching in America, 3rd Edition. Course Objectives: By the end of the class, the student will be able to: 1. Articulate arguments and reasons for and against choosing education as a career. 2. Evaluate statistics, trends, and personal motives when considering education as a career. 3. Explain the system of public funding in Arizona. 4. Identify and explain the current issues confronting public education. 5. Trace the historic events that have shaped American education. 6. Compare and contrast American public education with that of other countries. 7. Explain and evaluate the major philosophies of education. 8. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide for a minimum of 30 hours. 9. Describe and evaluate the experience of being a teacher aide. 10. List and explain appropriate classroom management strategies for a variety of situations. Note: The 30-hour observation in an elementary or secondary classroom is mandatory for all students enrolled in EDU 221.Attendance: You are expected to be present and prepared for each class session, ready to share ideas with your fellow classmates. You cannot do this if you are absent. Serving as a resource for other teachers is a lifelong professional role. You will earn 2 points for each class period for which you are present. Note that excused absences include only official school business, jury duty, subpoenas, or extreme family emergencies. If you miss more than three (3) classes, you may be dropped from the course. Grading Procedure: Assignment Points Attendance & participation 86 1st Week assignment 14 Current Issues in Education 20 Comparative Education assignment (due 3/29) 40 History of Education assignment (due 4/19) 40 Reflect & Write journal (due 4/21) 100 Field Experience Report (due 4/28) 100 Test # 1 50 Test # 2 50 Test # 3 (Final Exam) 100 600 total points Grading Scale 540-600 pts = A (90%) 480-539 pts = B (80%) 420-479 pts = C (70%) 360-419 pts = D (60%) below 60% = F Assignments are due on the due dates! Please be prepared with any projects or homework at the beginning of the class period. You will find it very helpful to use MIDAS on the GCC website (www.gc.maricopa.edu) to check your grades. No make-up tests are given. My expectation for you as future education professionals is that your work will be done accurately and completely, and that your final grades will be all As and Bs!Your Reflect & Write Journal will be turned in April 21, 2004. You will choose two (2) Reflect & Write questions for each chapter (Chapters 1-10) in the textbook and respond with a two sentence answer. Please include the question in your answer. Example: (p.5) “I think teaching standards are important because they provide common ground for teachers nationwide and they help protect students against ineffective or unprofessional teachers. Of the standards from TX, KY, and CA, the most challenging for me to learn and do would be the Texas standards because of the technology requirement.” The Current Issues in Education assignment requires you to be aware of local and national news in the education field. Choose two (2) topics or events to report on- related or not. You will provide me with a short written explanation of both topics and will give the class a brief oral explanation of them. You may do this on a date of your choosing – the sooner the better! Academic Integrity: I expect every student to produce his or her original, independent work. Any student whose work indicates a violation of the MCCCD Academic Misconduct Policy (cheating, plagiarism) can expect penalties as specified in the Student Handbook. Disabilities: The college will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify Student Services (623-845-3080) and the instructor of any special needs. Financial Aid: Because financial aid requires enrollment, it is important that you protect your eligibility to receive financial aid by meeting the requirements of this class. Absences or non-participation can result in your withdrawal from the class and becoming ineligible for financial aid. Please turn off cell phones before entering the classroom! “Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.” -Chinese proverbCourse Schedule Week of Topic Assignment Jan. 21 Introduction/Syllabus 1st Week quiz/homework Jan. 26 What it Means to Be a Teacher Reflect & Write Ch. 1 Feb. 2 Teaching as a Profession Reflect & Write Ch. 2 Feb. 9 School & Society Reflect & Write Ch. 3 Feb. 16 Placement Form/Release due 2/18 Test #1 (Chapters 1-3) Feb. 23 Multicultural Schools Reflect & Write Ch. 4 Mar. 1 Special Needs/At Risk Students Reflect & Write Ch. 5 Mar. 8 Parents, Family, and Community Reflect & Write Ch. 6 Test #2 (Chapters 4-6) Mar. 15 Spring Break Mar. 22 Political & Economic Influences Reflect & Write Ch. 7 Mar. 29 School Law Reflect & Write Ch. 8 Comparative Education assignment Apr. 5 Historical & Philosophical Influences Reflect & Write Ch. 9 Apr. 12 Standards & Assessment Reflect & Write Ch. 10 Apr. 19 History of Education assignment R & W Journal due 4/21 Apr. 26 begin Field Exp. Presentations Journal, Questions, & Time Card all due April 28 May 3 continue Field Exp. Presentations review for final exam Your Final Exam covers