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EDUC 59-1 Syllabus COURSE SYLLABUS EDUC 59-1 STUDENT TEACHING I: LOCAL COURSE DESCRIPTION Co-teaching with a responsible classroom teacher in an accredited K-12 institution and participation in professional activities. Applies what has been learned to the actual process of teaching and guiding K-12 students. Offers practice in all phases of teacher responsibility. Lab fee. RATIONALE Student teaching is the culmination of all of the candidate s course work for preparation for teaching. It is essential to provide an opportunity to communicate with university supervisors. I. PREREQUISITE For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASE Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm III. IV. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.) D. Access to digital recording equipment (video camera) for the Video Lesson E. One 3-ring binder with dividers for the Student Teaching Notebook F. Access to a digital scanner for submission of some assignments MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Analyze legal issues regarding the teacher s role and responsibilities in education. B. Analyze student teaching experiences through reflective journal entries. C. Compare applied techniques to solving classroom management problems. D. Contrast the defined programs of exceptionality. Page 1 of 5
EDUC 59-1 Syllabus E. Provide evidence of sound teaching practices. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Textbook readings and presentations B. Course Requirements Checklist After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1. C. Group Discussion Board Forums () All candidates will participate in Group Discussion Board Forums in the evennumbered module/weeks within the course. Each forum will be completed in 2 parts: a 25-word thread responding to the prompt and two 5 1-word replies to group members threads. In addition to the required group forums, the Discussion Board also contains 4 optional forums where the candidate can post prayer requests, course related questions or comments, and personal information to build a learning community among the course members. D. Attendance Quiz The candidate will complete the Attendance Quiz by answering questions regarding attendance for the student teaching placement. E. Placement Verification The Placement Verification form must be completed after the first day of the placement providing the information requested regarding the placement location and on-site mentor information. This information must be consistent with the information provided by the Field Office. The candidate will let the instructor know if there are any discrepancies. F. Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plans (15) The candidate will submit Weekly Schedules for his/her placement each Friday prior to the module/week the schedule will be used. Additionally, the candidate will submit Lesson Plans each Friday prior to the module/week the lessons are taught. The lesson plans for the first 5 lessons taught for each core subject area will be written as detailed lesson plans. After completing the 5 detailed lesson plans for a core subject area, candidates can use block lesson plans for the subsequent lessons. The differences between completing the 2 kinds and further guidelines are outlined in the course. G. Journal Entries and Weekly Logs (15) At the end of each module/week, the candidate will write a 1 2-paragraph reflective journal entry summarizing his/her week at the placement. The entries must reflect the candidate s experience, what was learned, and what challenges were met. This will be done each module/week and submitted in the format supplied by the course instructor. The candidate will log the hours for each day he/she is in the placement indicating the number of direct teaching hours and the number of non-instructional activities. Page 2 of 5
EDUC 59-1 Syllabus H. Field Experience Summary Check The candidate will submit his/her Field Experience Summary (FES) form for review. The course instructor will provide information needed regarding any area that has not been completed. I. Initial Visit The Initial Visit form is located in the Student Teacher Handbook. The candidate s supervisor will obtain this form from the Student Teacher Handbook and complete it during the candidate s first visit to the school. J. Unit The candidate will develop 1 Unit, which will be used in his/her classroom during his/her placement. The topic for the Unit will be the candidate s choice, but it must be created according to the form and guidelines supplied in the course. K. Candidate Impact on Student Learning (CISL) The candidate will design and administer a pre-test and a post-test to use in his or her classroom during one placement. After administering the pre-test, the candidate will teach a lesson(s) following up with the post-test. The candidate will then take a look at the results of both sets of tests and complete the CISL assignment in Livetext responding to questions about the effectiveness of the lessons they taught and the impact it had on student learning. L. Child Abuse and Neglect Training Module The candidate will complete an online Child Abuse and Neglect Training Module. Upon successful completion, the candidate will receive a digital certificate which he/she will then turn in to the course instructor. M. University Supervisor Observations (3) The candidate s University Supervisor will observe the candidate teaching a lesson 3 times during his/her placement and complete the evaluation form concerning the lesson observed. The form itself is located in the Student Teaching Handbook, so the candidate has access to this form in order to review or prepare. N. Portfolio The candidate will complete the Portfolio he/she has been working on throughout the program and will submit it via Livetext to the course instructor. O. Preliminary Assessment The candidate s cooperating teacher will complete this assessment in the FEM of Livetext during the middle of the candidate s placement. This assessment covers the TCA. P. Final Assessment The candidate s Cooperating Teacher will complete this assessment in the FEM of Livetext at the end of the candidate s placement. This assessment covers the TCA. Page 3 of 5
EDUC 59-1 Syllabus Q. P-12 Survey Assignment The P-12 Survey Assignment is a way for the candidate to receive feedback from students about their perceptions of candidate instruction and effectiveness as a teacher. The assignment should be completed in Livetext near the end of your student teaching placement. R. Field Experience Assessment The Field Experience Assessment is completed in two parts in Livetext. The completed FES form should be submitted for review and a reflection regarding these experiences should also be included. This assignment must be submitted in Livetext. Failure to complete all areas on the FES form will impact the final course grade and will hinder the candidate from proceeding to Gate 4. VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points B. Scale Course Requirements Checklist 1 Group Discussion Board Forums ( at 5 pts ea) 4 Attendance Quiz 1 Placement Verification 3 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plans (15 at 15 pts ea) 225 Journal Entries and Weekly Logs (15 at 5 pts ea) 5 Field Experience Summary Check 4 Initial Visit 35 Unit Candidate Impact on Student Learning (CISL) 2 Child Abuse and Neglect Certificate 5 University Supervisor Observations (3 at 35 pts ea) 15 Portfolio 1 Preliminary Assessment 1 Final Assessment P-12 Survey Assignment Field Experience Assessment 15 36 Total 11 A = 96 11 A- = 94 959 B+ = 9 939 B = 9 919 B- = 9 C+ = 5 69 C = 49 C- = 19 D+ = 99 D = 5 9 D- = 3 49 F = 29 and below C. LiveText Submission Policy Assignments that are to be submitted to LiveText must be submitted there in order to receive credit for them. This includes assignments that are also submitted in Blackboard, including those submitted to SafeAssign. D. Late Assignment Policy Page 4 of 5
EDUC 59-1 Syllabus If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions: 1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 1% deduction. 2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receive a % deduction. 3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted. 4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted. Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. E. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport. Page 5 of 5
EDUC 59-1 Course Schedule COURSE SCHEDULE EDUC 59-1 Textbooks: Wong & Wong, The First Day of School (9). MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 1 2 websites Course Requirements Checklist MAT/MED Specialization Advising Guide Quiz MAT/MED Professional Advising Guide Quiz Class Introductions Attendance Quiz Placement Verification Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 1 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 1 1 1 6 2 Wong & Wong: Unit A 2 websites Group DB Forum 1 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 2 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 2 Initial Visit Orientation Questions (optional) 35 3 None 4 Wong & Wong: Unit B Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 3 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 3 Field Experience Summary Check Group DB Forum 2 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 4 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 4 On-Site Supervisor Observation 1* 3 35 5 1 presentation 2 websites Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 5 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 5 6 Wong & Wong: Unit C chs. 11 15 Group DB Forum 3 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 6 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 6 1 presentation 1 website Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan Journal Entry and Weekly Log Wong & Wong: Unit C chs. 16 Group DB Forum 4 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan Journal Entry and Weekly Log Unit Student Teaching Notebook 1* On-Site Supervisor Observation 2* Preliminary Assessment* 35 1 Page 1 of 2
EDUC 59-1 Course Schedule MODULE/ WEEK READING & STUDY ASSIGNMENTS POINTS 9 1 website 1 1 presentation 11 None 12 Wong & Wong: Unit D 13 2 websites 14 Wong & Wong: Unit E 15 Wong & Wong: DVD 16??/1 presentation?/??/. Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 9 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 9 Group DB Forum 5 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 1 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 1 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 11 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 11 Group DB Forum 6 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 12 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 12 Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 13 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 13 Child Abuse and Neglect Certificate Group DB Forum Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 14 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 14 Portfolio Portfolio Forum (optional) Weekly Schedule and Lesson Plan 15 Journal Entry and Weekly Log 15 Group DB Forum Student Teaching Notebook 2* On-Site Supervisor Observation 3* Final Assessment* Cooperating Teacher Description Survey On-Site Supervisor Description Survey 25 1 35 1 DB = Discussion Board TOTAL 11 *Please Note: Assignments with an asterisk (*) are not completed by the teacher candidate. They are the responsibility of the candidate s Cooperating Teacher or the On-Site Supervisor to complete and may or may not be completed by the Cooperating Teacher or the On-Site Supervisor in the specific modules/weeks indicated above. They are included in the Course Schedule only for the sake of reference and clarity, and so that the point totals in the Course Schedule, Syllabus, and Blackboard s Grade Center match. Please see the Syllabus for more details. NOTE: Each course week begins on Monday morning at 12: a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Page 2 of 2