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Class Information for Introduction to Education Instructor: Bonnie Vorwerk Course: EDF 2005, Section 01 and 02 Term: Spring 2004 Office: Building 8-106D E-Mail:
vorwerkb@cf.edu
Phone:
854-2322, extension 1621 Office Hours: Posted Web Page: http://teacher-intro.tripod.com Text: Teachers, Schools and Society, Sixth Edition by Sadker and Sadker Course Objectives: (1.) To provide the students with a historical perspective of education and to familiarize the students with the fundamental principles of teaching and learning (2.) To develop an awareness of the current issues in American education through exposure to educational trends, ideas, and innovations (3). The college is also engaging in a year-long discussion of the role that service plays in our society, learning and lives. In this class, we will discuss this learning theme as it applies to education. Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class and are responsible for all material covered during an absence, and must be present the day an assignment is due in order to receive credit. Missing class does not exempt you from your responsibility for anything due the following class. You are also expected to be punctual for each class session. Grading Scale: A 100 to 90 B 89 to 80 C 79 to 70 D 69 to 60 F 59 or below Final Grade: The final grade for this course will be based upon: - A Service Learning requirement of 15 volunteer hours at a local school This is a state requirement and must be completed to pass the class - Five tests, NO MAKEUPS 500 points - Comprehensive Final Exam 100 points - Two Article Reviews, 200 words each, worth a combined total 100 points - Philosophy of Education Paper, 500 words 100 points - Five Intermission Entries, 200 words each, worth a combined total 100 points - Research Paper and Presentation on Current Trends in Education, 1,100 words 200 points - Class Participation and Attendance 100 points Law prohibits posting of grades. This is in order to protect students’ right to privacy. Grades will not be posted and cannot be given out via the phone. Student should complete all readings by the assigned date. Hand in all papers and assignments at the beginning of the class period. All papers and assignments must be typed. One letter grade will be deducted for every day the work is late. Students must withdraw themselves from the course; the instructor will not automatically drop them. Drop slips must be presented in person to the instructor. Students must keep track of their own grades; do not ask for a grade update. Students will receive final grades in the mail and/or on line. No makeup exams will be given. Please turn off all cell phones and beepers before entering the classroom. Students are expected to supply their own Scantron sheets available at the College Bookstore. The student has the opportunity to earn one point extra credit added onto the final grade for every five additional hours volunteered at a local school - up to 2 extra credit points will be accepted. The participating teacher must sign the volunteer sheet. Any student with a documented disability (physical, cognitive, psychological) who requires academic accommodations should contact Equal Access Services at 8554-2322, extension 1580 as soon as possible to request an official letter outlining authorized accommodations. Gordon
Rule Writing Requirement: This is a Gordon Rule course, which means that each student will write at least 3000 words in this class. The following assignments will make up the Gordon Rule requirement: Two Article Reviews, Philosophy of Education Paper, Five Intermission Entries, Current Issues Research Paper. The Gordon rule requirements must be satisfactorily completed to earn a grade of "C" or better in this course. Please type and double-space all papers. All Gordon Rule papers will be graded and returned to students. However, the student should keep a copy of all papers turned in. Article Reviews: Each student is expected to review and critique two current articles relating to an aspect of education. Articles may be found in current professional journals or other magazines. Articles reviews are to be typed – double spaced. Format should provide 1/2 page of summary and 1/2 page of your own analysis or reaction. Intermissions: Each student is expected to write five intermissions on
their volunteer experiences as they relate to topics discussed in the course.
The journals should be 200 words and must be typed – double-spaced.
Students must complete
Intermission 1:4, 2:2, and 1:5, 1:8, 2:1, 2:3, 2:5, 3:3, 3:5, 4:3, 4:4, 4:5 4:6 or 4:10. Intermissions begin on pages 123, 294,462,607. Philosophy of
Education Paper: Each student will create a philosophy of education paper. The paper will identify three to five points, which will guide the student, as he or she becomes an educator. The points should apply to all grade levels. The Philosophy of Education paper should be 500 words and must be typed – double-spaced. Current Trend
Research Paper: Each member of the class will select a different and current educational trend or issue and do a research paper on the topic. The student will make a 12 minute presentation on this topic later in the semester at an agreed upon time. The research paper will be 1,100 words and must be typed – double-spaced. There should be five current references and only two from the Internet. If the student chooses not to give the presentation, 30 percentage points (30%) will be deducted from the written report. Use the MLA or APA format with a bibliography. This instructor has confidence in the student's desire to learn. Cheating says to me that you are not interested in the class and in the case of plagiarism or cheating, you will automatically receive an F grade on that assignment and this instructor reserves the right to drop you from this class. Cite your sources in order to avoid plagiarism. If you are unsure what classifies as plagiarism, link onto USF’s academic integrity web page by Dr. Nancy Stanlick at http://pegasus.cf.usf.edu Effective Fall 1997, students will be allowed only two attempts to earn a satisfactory grade in college level credit courses. Each enrollment counts as an attempt. Upon the third attempt, students will be charged full instructional costs (equivalent to out-of-state tuition). Students may only repeat those courses in which they receive a grade of D, F or W.
Important Dates: Holidays:
Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Class
Thursday, February 19, Professional
Planning Day - No Class
March 29 – April 4, Spring Break, No Class Clast Registration:
January 23 Clast Exam:
February 21 Graduation
Application:
April 8 Last Day to Drop
without an “F” March
26 Final Exam Week:
May 3 - 6 Good Luck! |
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