Mini-Lesson Implementation Scheduled in a timely manner w/ updated LP provided - 50 Performance approaching or attaining target re. eval. instrument - 100 150 November TBD CSU Film Series Full participation in all events - 100 100 TBA School Context Analysis Charts - 100 Final Paper - 200 300 Nov 5 Nov 12 1288 (92%) -1400 (100%) = A 1150 (82%) -1287 (91%) = B 1000 (72%) - 1149 (81%) = C 900 (64%) - 999 (71%) – D Below 900 = F 1400 points possible Mid Term Grade - The mid-term grade in this course will be given on October 5th. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W.” Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term. The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is October 5th. Schedule Date Module & Topic What’s Happening/Due? Aug 13 Module I Why Are We Here and What are We Doing? How to Make CSU Lesson Plans What are Reflective Cadres? Happening Syllabus How to Make the New CSU Lesson About CSU Observation Instruments What are Reflective Cadres? About Intern Modules Sept 3 Module II Practicum Maintenance, Context Analysis Paper, & RC RC - Getting to Know Your School, Mentor Feedback, Your Persona, & Puppy Training Due Intern Module I (first two weeks) Happening Reflective One Context Analysis Overview Oct 1 Module III Practicum Maintenance & RC RC - Noting What Works in the Classroom, Mentor Feedback, Parental Contact, Middle School, Private Zone, & Name Calling Due Intern Module II - September Happening Reflective Cadre Two (You should be scheduling your final lesson observation soon) Nov 5 Module IV Practicum Maintenance & RC RC - Teaching Mini Lessons, Mentor Feedback, Positive Notes, Management Systems, Parent Conferences, 12 Steps to Better Discipline, and Making Reading Tolerable Due School Context Analysis Charts Intern Module III – October CSU Lesson Plan - submitted at beginning of mini-lesson observation. Happening Reflective Cadre Three
Chart findings and feedback discussion. Your mini-lesson observation should happen this month. Nov 26 (ONLINE) Module IV Practicum Maintenance, Spring Internship & RC RC - Gifted/Spec. Ed., Lighting & Food, Motivation, & Last Day of Class Due Upload Intern Module IV – November to GA View Context Analysis Paper (Submit HARD COPY by Nov 12th) Happening Information session Spring Internship COURSE POLICY DISCIPULUS CAVEO - I reserve the right to change or amend any policies, provisions, or schedules in this syllabus as needed. EXPECTATIONS COMMUNICATION - I will be communicating with you frequently and sending you relevant materials through e-mail. Check your e-mail DAILY and open all attachments. “I didn’t get the e-mail” will not be accepted as an excuse for – well – anything. Because my MAC does not play well with CSU’s e-mail system, some e-mail you get from me may look like a bunch of attachments with little or no text; thus, you should open ALL attachments to make sure you have seen the entire e-mail. Communication Logistics - the best way to me is usually through e-mail. Please e-mail me at my CSU address. I will usually respond to e- mails within a period M-F. If you do not hear from me within that time period, send me a reminder e-mail. Also, as you are graduate students working on a number of in-depth projects, I will be more available to you if you are in need. If you have a pressing question, and cannot get in touch with me via e-mail, feel free to call me before 8pm at my cell number 404-374-9154. CLASSWORK AND HOMEWORK - assignments will be given for completion in- and outside of class. Written assignments will be graded for correct grammar and punctuation as well as accuracy of contents. CLASS PARTICIPATION – please be aware that your grade for this portion of the course is purely subjective and I am happy with that. If you want these points – talk until I know your name, say intelligent things based on course readings and experiences, eagerly participate in class activities, and come to class on time. Things You Should Pay REALLY Close Attention to or They Will Bite You Later On: CLASS IN-FIELD POLICIES: Refer to the M.A.T. Education Handbook for a comprehensive description of practicum policies and procedures.
The websites below include important supplemental information about teaching. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to fulfill the objectives in the following modules: Module I – Why Are We Here and What are We How to Make CSU Lesson Plans What are Reflective Cadres? Obj. Obj 1 – Describe the goals of your practicum Obj 2 – Analyze the CSU Lesson Plan Format Obj 3 – Discover the purpose of and participate in a reflective cadre Module II – Practicum Maintenance, Context Analysis Getting to Know Your School, Mentor Feedback, Your Persona, & Puppy Training Obj. Obj 1 – Share knowledge gained about school placement Obj 2 – Outline requirements and purposes of the context analysis paper Obj 3 – Practice and demonstrate effective ways to obtain mentor feedback Obj 4 – Identify a personal teaching persona Obj 5 – Discuss classroom management Module III – Practicum Maintenance, Noting What in the Classroom, Mentor Feedback, Parental Contact, Middle School, Private Zone, & Name Calling Obj. Obj 1 – Identify what is working, or not working, for mentors in the classroom Obj 2 – Discuss mentor feedback obtained during practicum Obj 3 – Discuss effective parental contact Obj 4 – Discuss middle school visit and compare to secondary placement Obj 5 – Identify your private zone needs and evaluate your mentor’s classroom for such. Obj 6 – Identify best practices in learning student Module IV – Practicum Maintenance, Teaching Mini Lessons, Mentor Feedback, Positive Management Systems, Parent Conferences, 12 Steps to Better Discipline, and Making Reading Tolerable Obj. Obj 1 – Discuss mini-lesson successes/failures Obj 2 – Discuss mentor feedback obtained during practicum Obj 3 – Evaluate best practices in writing positive notes about students/student recommendations Obj 4 – Discuss best practices in parent conferences Obj 5 – Identify influential steps in a 12 step discipline process