ASU College of Education - Teacher Education Department ED 4321 Secondary School Organization and Curriculum Course Syllabus Fall 2015

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1 ASU College of Education - Teacher Education Department ED 4321 Secondary School Organization and Curriculum Course Syllabus Fall 2015 Professor: Dr. Donna Gee Telephone: donna.gee@angelo.edu Office: 115 CARR Office Hours: M 2:00-4:00; T Th 10:30-12:30; E-Hours WF 11:00-1:00 To schedule a Skype call, please send me an . ED 4321 Organization and Structure of Secondary Schools Online course Course Description: A study of the structure, organization, and management of the secondary school system emphasizing state and local structures in Texas. Includes an examination of special student populations, the legal and ethical aspects of teaching, and career development. A field experience component is required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program This course is fully online. If questions arise, it is important to ask the professor immediately for help. For computer and Blackboard issues contact the Technology Help Desk at Required Text and Materials: Nath, J. L., & Cohen, M. D. (2005). Becoming a middle school or high school teacher in Texas. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Sadker, D. M. & Zittleman, K. R. (2009). Teachers, schools, and society. (3 rd ed.) New York: McGraw Hill. TaskStream account information will be provided in class on how to purchase the account. Other articles and readings posted on Blackboard as assigned. Videos posted on Blackboard. Learning Outcomes: The following lists the learning outcomes for this course. Learning outcomes for this class are based on PPR Competencies for Teacher Certification, ASU Undergraduate Learning Goals, and InTASC Standards. More information for each of these can be found at the Internet links listed below. University Undergraduate Learning Goals: Liberal knowledge and skills of inquiry, critical thinking and synthesis (UULG1) Core Skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, technological fluency and quantitative literacy UULG2) Specialized knowledge for fields of study and to enter the professional sector and/or graduate school (UULG3) Social responsibility (responsibility as citizens UULG4) 1

2 Cultural identity (ways cultural identities and experiences shape UULG5) 09.pdf PPR Competencies/Standards addressed in this course: Competency 002: The teacher understands student diversity and knows how to plan learning experiences and design assessments that are responsive to differences among students and that promote all students learning. Competency 003: The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objectives. Competency 009: The teacher incorporates the effective use of technology to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students. Competency 012: The teacher enhances professional knowledge and skills by effectively interacting with other members of the educational community and participating in various types of professional activities. Competency 013: The teacher understands and adheres to legal and ethical requirements for educators and is knowledgeable of the structure of education in Texas. r_standards/ InTASC Standards addressed in this course: 1e, 2d, 2j, 3m, 4m, 5l, 7g, 8f, 8l, 8p, 8q,8r, 9f, 9l, 9j, 9o, 10o ms_word_version.html Methods of Instruction: Blackboard delivery online. The method of instruction will be discussion, video and video clips, readings and reflections. Since this course is online, it is important to ask the professor immediately for help if needed. Blackboard is utilized for communication and class assignments information. Students are to access Blackboard on a daily basis. Students are to check their ASU daily for communication from the professor and ASU. Course Requirements: Students are expected to complete all assignments in order to successfully complete the course. Students are expected to check Blackboard and their ASU s on a regular basis each week. Students are expected to complete reading assignments, view videos, write papers, complete projects, and participate in discussion boards. Students must complete required field observation hours in assigned schools. See information posted on Blackboard. Assignments: See Blackboard for specific assignment information. All assignments are to be submitted in Blackboard only. Other non-graded assignments may be given. All written assignments, presentations, media presentations, etc. must follow the writing style found in the most current edition of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (APA Manual) which is available at the ASU library, at the bookstore, or on-line at Major assignments include: Ø Compose a philosophy of education 2

3 Ø Observe and reflect on the structure, organization, and management of a secondary school Ø Reflect on the field experience in an assigned school Ø Develop learning objectives and questioning strategies Ø Discuss the integration of technology in the classroom Ø Discuss the needs of diverse students and how to respond to them Ø Identify how to address diversities of middle and high school students Ø Evaluate case studies that provide ethical dilemmas Expectations: Candidates are responsible for getting work in on time. All assignments due on Blackboard must be submitted by midnight on the due date indicated. All assignments must be submitted in Microsoft Word, 12 point, Times New Roman, double spaced. Minimal headers should exist on submitted papers. Please be sure all work is saved more than once, as it is not the teacher s responsibility if technology issues suddenly occur. As teachers are expected to represent professionalism and model learning, all documents must be adequately proofread for grammar, spelling, formatting, and punctuation errors. The ASU Writing Center is available to assist you. A positive attitude, adherence to professional dispositions (see Course Documents), effort and preparation are equally important in this course and in the profession you are preparing to join. This course, as part of a state issued teaching certificate mandate, requires 15 hours of field experience. You will receive instructions on your placement in this course. Observations of minute class periods cannot be rounded up to equal an hour s time. Instructions on completing these hours and the assignments associated with your observations will be provided to you. The Director of Field Experiences will make placements for students. Please note if your field experience documentation or any other course assignments are falsified, you will receive an automatic F for this course. In addition, any less than 15 hours of the field observation component will result in an Incomplete for this course. Discussion board responses must be posted to the discussion board. All other assignments must be submitted through Blackboard. To do so, click on the assignment title of the assignment you would like to submit. Type any notes you have in the text box, and attach your file (just as you would in an ), then submit. Do not copy and paste your entire document in the text box. To ensure your assignment has been received, check your grades. In the appropriate assignment column, there should be a code indicating your submission has been successful and is awaiting grading (usually an exclamation point). ed assignments are not accepted. Active participation in all assignments is key to the success of this course. Online courses require time management, initiative, research, and a lot of effort on the part of the student. While the instructor recognizes that last minute question may arise, it is the candidate s responsibility to plan in advance and ask questions as needed in a timely manner. 3

4 Due to privacy issues, only ASU can be utilized when communicating with the instructor. All work for this course must indicate reflection, insight, and required reading and assignments. ASU OP10.04 Academic Regulations Concerning Student Performance Attendance Policy Candidates are to adhere to ASU policy OP and Unit policy. When prompted by discussion boards or any other direction for participation the candidate is to post responses and work as indicated according to the schedule. ASU OP10.19 Student Absence for Observance of Religious Holy Day ASU OP Providing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Persons seeking accommodations must contact the Student Life Office, Room 112 University Center, , in order to request such accommodations prior to any accommodations being implemented. Candidates are encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Academic Honesty Candidates are to be familiar with the ASU Student Handbook and the University Honor Code which includes the Student Academic Honor Code Statement Candidates are to adhere to ASU policy. Angelo State University expects its Candidates to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuits. Candidates are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is contained in both print and web versions of the Student Handbook. Plagiarism or the use of Internet Web, etc. prepared papers is strictly forbidden! Faculty utilize Internet search links that assist in identifying plagiarized materials. Student must access BLACKBOARD for electronic posting of syllabus, assignments, announcements, grading information, etc. Contact the ASU Help Desk at with questions about BLACKBOARD. All written assignments, presentations, media presentations, etc. must follow the writing style found in the most current edition of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (APA Manual) which is available at the ASU library, at the bookstore, or on-line at Course Evaluation and Grading: (See Blackboard Gradebook) Objectives & questions 10% Multiple Intelligences 5% Case Study Reflections & Dispositions 10% Discussions 15% Philosophy of Education 15% Video Report 15% Field Experience & Reflection Total 30% 100% 4

5 Grading (**for teacher certification, a grade below a C is not acceptable and is considered an F): A = % B = 89-80% C = 79 70% D = 69-60% F = 59 0% Class Schedule Week 1 Module 1 Syllabus, field experience, becoming a teacher & career development Week 2-3 TEKS, objectives, questioning strategies Module 2 4:30-6:30 Mandatory meeting in CARR 101 Week 4-6 Module 3 Week 7-13 Module 4 Diverse students, different ways of learning, student life Technology integration and the structure, organization, and management of the secondary school Week Ethics in education and philosophy of education Module 6 Other Items Web Sites that might be useful: Blackboard access at Angelo State University Texas Education Agency State Board for Educator Certification (Texas) American Psychological Association TExES Test Preparation Resources - preparation manuals, practice tests, lists of competencies for state testing, etc. National Geographic site for lesson ideas ThinkQuest has activities and lesson ideas A Teacher developed site with information for math lessons Growth charts - Purdue Online Writing Lab APA assistance 5