IT 3092 Illinois Industrial Technology Education Teacher Certification Review/15(1) 1 Professor John Baisa, MSTE Office Phone: 773-995-2074 Email: jbaisa@csu.edu Fax: 773 995 2307 Office Location: ED 242 Office Hours: Virtual Office hours Sundays 8pm to 9pm Credit Hour: 1 Non-Credit Hour Class Location: WEB REQUIRED TEXT and OTHER MATERIALS "Test Preparation Manual: Illinois Technology Education Certification Exam (Field 174) for Educators," ISBN 978-1-62733-051-0 COURSE PREQUISITES: Course will be taken prior to student teaching. Course is restricted to students currently enrolled in the program and CSU program completers. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Review of industrial technology education theory and practice in preparation for the State Teacher Certification Examination. May not be counted for degree credit. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: 1. Prepare educational professionals to teach business and computer subjects in middle, junior high and secondary schools. (BE) 2. Prepare educational professionals to develop learners who are informed productive, independent citizens who can assume and carryout responsibilities of their appropriate role in the family as well as civic and career responsibilities (FCS). 3. Prepare education personnel who understand and can relay understandings of the role technology has in converting resources into consumable products in a global and technological society. (TE/IT) STUDENT OUTCOMES: 1. Design, plan and deliver instruction to diverse 6-12 learners in laboratory settings; 2. Design, plan and deliver instruction to diverse 6-12 learners in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings; 3. Demonstrate and understand the importance of the role of technology in business education, family and consumer science, industrial organizations, personnel systems, production techniques, and conversion of resources into consumable products and their socio-cultural impact; 4. Demonstrate the knowledge base needed for endorsements and certification in the field of career and technical education; 5. Develop and apply a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of content knowledge and skills related to the field of career and technical education; 7. Utilize tools, materials, processes, and technical concepts as vehicles for the safe and efficient delivery of instruction; and 8. Develop an appreciation of the role technology plays in all facets of life. 2 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, receipt or Transmission of unauthorized aid on assignments or examinations, plagiarism, unauthorized use of examination materials, encouraging academic dishonesty, or other forms of dishonesty in academic matters. A student is subject to University discipline for participating or conspiring in the acts of misconduct. All violations should be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs which reports to the Vice-president of Academic Affairs. ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance is mandatory. The structure of this course and its importance in your development as a future teacher necessitates that you attend class. Your attendance will be prorated on the total amount of time that you are engaged in the class. An absence will equal 0% earned for the day. Tardiness or leaving class early will result in a reduction from the 100% total attendance score possible. For example, if you miss 1/4th of the class you will earn a score of 75%. If you know that you must miss class in advance, contact your professor to make up time and work, if possible. University policies published in the 2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog (p. 55) and Graduate Catalog (p. 52) will be followed for attendance problems. Please note: It is the student's responsibility to drop this course, if necessary. The Department of Secondary Programs, Professional Studies and Recreation has adopted the following policy in addition to University Class Attendance Policy. Absences and tardies that equal or exceed the equivalent of two weeks of instruction will result in the submission of a Disposition Referral. ADA POLICY The College of Education is strongly committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure that our students are able to work to their fullest potential. The Abilities Office provides services for all students in attendance at Chicago State University with verified disabilities. Please direct all requests for accommodations related to a disability to the Abilities Office. Information is available online at [http://www.csu.edu/abilities/]. BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY STATEMENT Effective Fall 2009, the College of Education requires that all students participating in field placement experiences with individuals under the age of 21, either on or off campus, provide proof of cleared fingerprint criminal background check results before beginning the first field experience, and prior to admission to the College of Education. This is consistent with the state law that requires Illinois school districts to conduct criminal background investigations of applicants for certified and non-certified positions. EARLY ACADEMIC WARNINGS (EAW) Early Academic Warning (EAW) grades are posted for undergraduate classes every four weeks. It is recommended that you periodically check with your instructor to determine how you are progressing in this class. To locate the EAW grade assigned to you, visit <http://www.csu.edu.edu> / Cougar Connect. EMERGENCY EVACUATION All emergencies occurring on campus, life-threatening and non life-threatening, should be reported to the campus police by calling ext. 2111 from any campus phone and either 911 or (773) 995-2111 from a cell phone. Evacuate a building when the fire alarm sounds, you smell gas or smoke, see fire or is instructed to do so by
3 staff or emergency personnel. You may also receive instructions over the university s public address system and Rave, the emergency notification system. (To sign up for the Chicago State University Emergency Notification Program visit: <http://www.getrave.com/login/csu> If possible, assist individuals with disabilities who require assistance to egress from an upper floor or sub ground level floor of a building. Once an evacuation has been mandated, all evacuees should meet at a designated location where attendance must be taken. If anyone is missing, emergency personnel must be informed immediately. TECHNOLOGY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE TEACHER TRAINING (TAATT) COURSE * Only include this section, if it applies to your course. (Not Applicable) This course has been identified as a Technology Anytime, Anywhere Teacher Training [TAATT] laptop initiative class. As such, all students enrolled in this course are required to have access to a laptop computer. We encourage you to bring your own laptop to all class sessions so that you can fully experience the integration of technology into your education experiences and be able to do your work on the computer anywhere, anytime. ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICY STATEMENTS Policy statements that may impact education majors and students in this course, in particular, can be found online at [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofeducation/policy.htm]. Please note: It is the student s responsibility to review these published policies. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK All activities in the College are guided by the belief that we Prepare All Candidates To Support student learning, which translates into the PACTS acronym. The PACTS acronym also represents the strands for the College of Education s Conceptual Framework which serves as a model for how the College of Education prepares all candidates to succeed in helping urban children learn. This preparation is characterized and distinguished by five core themes: (P) Professionalism, (A) Assessment, (C) Content knowledge, (T) Technology, and (S) Standards. The PACTS Conceptual Framework supports the mission statement of the College of Education [http://www.csu.edu/collegeofeducation/] and the mission statement of the university [http://www.csu.edu/strategicplanningresources/missionstatement.htm]. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS (list SPA program standards and the following) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) <http://www.ncate.org> Illinois State Board of Education Content Area Standards (http://www.isbe.state.il.us/profprep/standards.htm. Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS) http://www.isbe.state.il.us/profprep/pdfs/ipts.pdf Chicago State University Conceptual Framework PACTS Strands http://www.csu.edu/collegeofeducation Illinois Core Language Arts Standards <www.isbe.net/profprep/cascdvr/pdfs/24110_corelangarts_std.pdf> Illinois Core Technology Standards <www.isbe.net/profprep/cascdvr/pdfs/24120_coretechnology.pdf>
ASSESSMENT PLAN 4 Key Assessment Instruments COE 2: Content Knowledge 1. History and technology Quiz 2. Design, development, management and assessment; and information quiz 3. Energy and physical technology quiz 4. Final Mock Exam 5. Passing Score (240 or above) on Illinois Technology Education Experience in Course for quiz for quiz for quiz Prep for Final Mock exam for exam Program Objectives Student Outcomes Key Assessment Indicators Assessed Student Performance Criteria 1 3-7 Candidates must Standards Met ATTACHMENTS A. Course Objectives B. Explanation of Course Requirements C. Class schedule D. Acknowledgement Statement ATTACHMENT A: COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To provide a broad overview and review of technology education concepts as they relate to the following standards-based topics: (1) History and Nature of Technology; (2) Design, Development, Management and Assessment; and (3) Information, Energies and Physical Technologies. 2. To develop and refine test taking skills among students 3. To familiarize the students with the format of the Illinois Certification Test for Technology Education. 4. To master for comprehensive mock test administered in the course by completing the test with a minimum of 90 percent accuracy. 5. To develop the competencies needed to earn a passing score (240 or above) on the Illinois Technology Education Content Area Test (#174)
ATTACHMENT B: EXPLANATION OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS 5 Students will be evaluated based on class participation and performance on at least four objective tests. The test questions are designed to resemble (but do not duplicate) those included on the Illimois Content Area Examination for Technology Education. 1. Each undergraduate student will prepare for and take the "History and Nature of Technology" quiz. 2. Each undergraduate student will prepare for and take the "Design, Development, Management and Assessment; and Information" quiz. 3. Each undergraduate student will prepare for and take the "Energies and Physical Technologies" quiz. 4. Each undergraduate student will prepare for and take the "Final Mock Examination" test. 5. Each student will receive a passing score of (240 or above) on the "Illinois Technology Education Content Area Test." Grading Scale History and Nature of Technology Test/Quiz Design, Development, Management and Assessment; and Information Quiz Energies and Physical Technologies Quiz Final mock Exam Passing Score of (240 or above) on the Illinois Technology Education Content Area Test Total Points 20 points 20 points 20 points 40 points 100 points 200 points total Class Management: Pagers, cell phones are to be turned off or put on vibrate Students are only to work on assignments for the class No headphones or radios allowed Class disruptions will not be allowed Food/ Drinks are not allowed near computers Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students who do either will fail the assignment/exam and potentially the course. Grades of Incomplete (I) will only be given if arrangements have been made with the instructor prior to final grade submission. Student must have completed 50% of course work. See course catalog. Syllabus is subject to change depending on the progression of the student.
6 No Late assignments will be accepted!!! No make-up tests will be accepted or scheduled!!! Attachment C: Class Schedule Week Date Assignment Chapter Questions will be due at the next meeting date. 1 a. Blackboard's distance learning environment b. Course Administration c. Test Taking Strategies d. Introduction to Test Quiz Online Quiz 2 History and Nature of Technology History and Nature of Technology 3 Design, Development, Management and Assessment; and Information Design, Development, Management and Assessment; and Information 4 Information, Energies and Physical Technologies Quiz 5 Information, Energies and Physical Technologies Quiz Online Quiz Online Quiz 6 Information, Energies and Physical Technologies Quiz Online Examination 7 Final Examination Review Online Mock Final Examination
ATTACHMENT D: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT 7 I,, acknowledge that I have read the syllabus for and will be held responsible for the information contained therein. I know that it is my responsibility to drop the course, if necessary. My professor may contact me at the following phone number or email address: Phone Number: Email: Student Signature Professor Signature Date