PIEDMONT COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Mastering the art of teaching: Preparing proactive educators to improve the lives of all children.

COURSE SYLLABUS B

EDMG 498 Senior Seminar: Reflection and Application

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name: Gene Pease

Office Location: L120

Phone Numbers: 706 778 8500 ext 1279

E-mail: gpease@piedmont.edu

Fax Number: 706 776 0135

Office Hours: Posted on office door

Campus Security: 706 778 2222

TIME AND PLACE

CAMPUS: Demorest SEMESTER: Spring YEAR: 2008

Dates: See schedule mailed to you with your Student Teaching Information.

Time:

Place:

COURSE INFORMATION:

Prerequisites/Co requisites: All EDEC coursework See the catalog

Credit: 3

I. TEXT AND SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS (In addition to information provided on School of Education Syllabus A – I).

Student Teaching Handbook located at Piedmont College website

http://www.piedmont.edu/schools/education/undergrad/2006_Student_Undergrad_Teaching_HandBook_rev_2.pdf

Supplemental readings will be required as needed throughout the course. These readings will include research, professional documents, and personal reading. Also, copying some materials to share with the class may be required.

II. PIEDMONT COLLEGE MISSION; SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION; & GRADUATE MAT AND MA PROGRAM GOALS (See School of Education Syllabus A – II)

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

This course provides opportunities for reflection, synthesis and application of all previous School of Education courses and the Student Teaching experience. One result of this course will be the creation of the Program Portfolio

IV. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV) (Candidate Learning Outcomes by Program and Dispositions for All Candidates)

V. COURSE OUTCOMES :

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able:

1.... have demonstrated competence in all Core candidate Learning Outcomes.

2.....have demonstrated growth in all professional dispositions.

3.....have completed the School of Education Program Portfolio.

VI. COURSE POLICIES & PROCEDURES: (In addition to information provided on School of Education Syllabus A – VI).

1. Class Attendance & Participation

This course functions under a different schedule than most and is designed to combine with your Student Teaching experience. We will meet a limited number of times according to the schedule mailed to you. Absences are not allowed.

In addition, we will have a WebCT component to this class which requires weekly professional participation.

2. Written Work

All assignments and required guidelines will be available at the WebCT course site.

3. Academic Integrity

4. Special Considerations (See School of Education Syllabus A – VI)

5. Cell Phone Usage

VII. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS, AND FIELD EXPERIENCES:

1. Instructional Methods: See School of Education Syllabus A – VII.

This class will meet in a face to face collegial forum according to the schedule you received by mail.

This class will also have a WebCT component where professional discussions will take place, information will be available and work will be submitted.

2. Description of Assignments:

Assignments for this class are all classroom based. They are practical, hands-on, real life teaching duties that involve meetings, reports, conferencing with parents, collaboration with other professionals, lesson planning and yes, actually teaching students.

All work for the course is to be in on time, or handed in on an agreed upon future date. Work submitted late will automatically lose points unless prearranged by the professor and candidate. To meet the deadline, assignments may be mailed (post marked by the due date), sent electronically on or before the due date, or delivered by a peer at the class meeting. Completion of all assignments is required for a passing grade in the course. If at any time you are unclear about assignments or expectations, please contact me for clarification.

Other assignments or activities may be required as deemed necessary to assure the mastery of the course objectives as stated.

Assignments to Be Completed for This Course:

These will be available at the WebCt site and provided the first day of class.

3. Field Experiences (Initial and Advanced Ceritification Tracks):

This course is designed to take place at the same time you are Student Teaching, therefore the majority of the course is a field experience.

VIII. RESOURCES:

1. Bibliography:

Jacobs, H. ed. (1989). Interdisciplinary Curriculum: design and implementation. Alexandria, VA; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Peck., A. ed. (2006). Teaching exceptional children: curriculum

modifications and accommodations. Vo. 38, No. 3 Jan/Feb.

Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children

Tomlinson, C.A. & McTighe, J. (2006). Integrating differentiated instruction & understanding by design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Spooner, F. & Algozzine, B. ed. (spring 2005). The journal of the teacher education division of the coun cil for exception children: teacher education and special education. Vol. 28, No. 2. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.

Zeichner, K. M., & Liston, D. P. (1996). Reflective teaching: an

introduction. Mahwah, JJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc.

2. Relevant Web Sites:

See School of Education Syllabus A – VIII

3. GACE Information:

4. Admission to Teacher Education

See School of Education Syllabus A – VIII

5. Application for Certification

IX. COURSE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

These will be available at the WebCt site and provided the first day of class.

All assessments will be performance based.

90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 0-59=F

X. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Topics and Assignments

Refer to the schedule mailed to you with your Student Teaching information and posted on WebCT..