Syllabus

Course Description: (FOED 2011 Lec. 2. Credit 2)
An overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher, and an introduction to instructional technology principles and practices.

Required Texts, Materials, & References:

Kauchak, Eggen, & Carter. Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 3rd edition
USB Flash Memory Drive (at least 512 megabytes) ***(Purchase ASAP)

Intro to Teaching; Companion Website: http://www.prenhall.com/kauchak/
INTASC: http://www.ccsso.org/intasc.html
Tennessee State Department of Education Curriculum Standards: http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/cistandards.htm
International Society for Technology in Education: http://www.iste.org/standards/

Lottery Info
Number of hours enrolled in this date count as “attempted hours”
Continuous enrollment means fall and spring term of each year
H.S. Graduates after 2003 receiving HOPE/TELS MUST MAINTAIN 2.75 GPA after 24 ATTEMPTED hours.
Hours apply only to courses taken after high school graduation.
QUESTIONS:Adriane King (aking@tntech.edu)
FINANCIAL AID Site: Financial Aid Lottery Page

Major Teaching Methods:
Lecture, discussion, reading assignments, written assignments, technology applications, lab

Topics:
Self-Assessment, Dispositions, Reflection, Professional Commitment, Technology Integration, Cognitive Learning, Assessment, Planning, Learning Environment, Communication, and Diversity

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes:
Assessment Measures:
1. Candidates communicate and work effectively with other teacher education candidates to solve problems and to plan strategies for meeting students’ needs.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. The candidate understands the importance of establishing relationships with colleagues, parents, and agencies to support students’ learning and well-being.
Assessment Measure(s):Disposition Summary, Presentations

2. Candidates identify various teaching fields and grade levels and the roles and responsibilities of professionals in these fields and levels.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Assessment Measure(s):Disposition Summary & Reflection , Presentations

3. Candidates demonstrate skills of self-assessment and reflection in relationship to the roles, responsibilities, and dispositions of effective professionals in various educational fields and levels.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Assessment Measure(s):Disposition Summary & Reflections, Professional Resource List, Reading Journal

4.Candidates demonstrate a respect for and understanding of the dignity and worth of students from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and racial backgrounds and students with exceptional learning needs.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate understands how children learn and develop and can plan learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development. The candidate understands formal and informal assessment strategies that can support continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. The candidate understands individual and group motivation and behavior and can plan a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Assessment Measure(s):Disposition Summary, Reading Journal

5. Candidates understand the need for continued professional growth and identify professional organizations and explore information resources in education and various educational fields.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and seeks opportunities to grow professionally. The candidate responsibly and ethically uses technology and technology-based resources to facilitate student learning and enhance their professional growth and productivity.
Assessment Measure(s):Professional Resource List, Dispositions Summary, Presentation, Website Construction

6. Candidates identify and discuss current trends, issues and principles of best practice in education.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines(s) he/she plans to teach. The candidate understands how children learn and can plan learning opportunities that support intellectual, social and personal development. The candidate understands instructional strategies that encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. The candidate plans instructional programs based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
Assessment Measure(s):Presentations, Assigned Readings, Website Construction

7. Candidates apply technology and technology-based resources to support instruction and professional growth.
Learning Outcome(s): The candidate evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and seeks opportunities to grow professionally. The candidate responsibly and ethically uses technology and technology-based resources to facilitate student learning and enhance their professional growth and productivity.
Assessment Measure(s): Website Construction, Professional Resource List

Learning Experiences / Assignments:
1. Disposition Summary (Word Processed and posted to webpage/ionfolio)
2. Text Readings
3. Group Activities (in-class)
4. Presentations
5. Webpage construction
6.Professional Resource List (posted to webpage)
7. Power Point Slide Show (posted to webpage)
8. Excel Intro & Spreadsheet (posted to webpage)

Grading and Evaluation Procedure

*All students with 90 points or above by the last class meeting
will be exempt from taking the final (unless attendance requirements are not met)
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60

Attendance Policy
Regular Attendance required...FOED 2011 provides opportunities for teacher education candidates to demonstrate the dispositions of effective teachers. Regular attendance is an indication of responsibility and is one of the identified dispositions reflected in the TTU Conceptual Framework.

** Attendance will be taken daily. Attendance is required for Field Experience (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Classroom attendance grade will be calculated by the following scale:

Total Attendance Points: 10

Absence #1- no points deducted (total attendance grade: 10 points)

Absence #2- 3 points deducted (total attendance grade: 7 points)

Absence #3- 2 additional points deducted (total attendance grade: 5 points)

Absence #4 or more- full 10 point attendance grade deducted, final exam is mandatory

TTU Office of Disability Services
Students with a disability requiring special accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). An Accommodation Request (AR) should be completed as soon as possible, preferable by the end of the first week of the course. The TTU Office of Disabilities is located in the Roaden University Center, room 112; phone 372-6119.

For Your Information:

Teacher Education Program
1. PRAXIS I: If ACT Composite Score is less than 22 or SAT is less than 1020
You MUST register for the PRAXIS I.
Pick up application and registration bulletin in BH 301.
Tutoring available through TTU Academic Development Learning Center.
2. If you have completed 30 semester hours, you are eligible to apply for admission to the TTU Teacher Education Program.

Student Teaching
1. All teacher education candidates should file applications for student teaching approximately 1 year in advance.
Applications are available from the Office of Teacher  Education: http://www.tntech.edu/teachered/
2. PRAXIS II: All teacher education candidates must successfully pass all areas of the PRAXIS II prior to student teaching.
PRAXIS registration bulletins are available in BH 301.

Fall Semester: Application Packet Deadline-- January 31

Spring Semester: Application Packet deadline-- August 30

Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism, the use of another’s writing as one’s own, is prohibited.
The Student Handbook, p. 28, item 2, explains the penalties of such an action.
TTU Student Handbook Plagiarism Policy: http://www2.tntech.edu/studenthandbook/handbook_section5.asp

Copyright and Fair Use
All projects created in this course should follow appropriate copyright and fair use guidelines.
TTU Computing Policies: http://www.tntech.edu/its/policies/
Please note: Student work created during the scope of this course may be displayed by TTU personnel during accreditation, conference presentations, workshops, and/or future classes.
Additional information is available at: http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm