NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Introduction to the Teaching Profession
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Course Prefix & Number: EDUC 1301
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Section Number:
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Observation Hours: 16
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutional support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations at all levels of P-12 schools with varied and diverse students populations; provides students with support from college and school faculty for the purpose of introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms; course content is aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Martin, David, J. & Loomis, Kimberly. S. (2014). Building Teachers, Thomson: Belmont, CA. ISBN 978-1-133-94301-3
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Pam S. Lane
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus – Rm 201
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Telephone Number:
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940.498.6204
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E-mail Address:
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plane@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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1
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Philosophy of Education
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100
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3
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Tests (3)
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300
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1
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Field Experience Project*
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300
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1
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POI/Current Issues Report
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100
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2
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Attendance & Participation
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200
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify current issues influencing the field of education and teacher professional development.
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Analyze the culture of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic, ethnic, and disability-based academic diversity and equity.
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3
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Provide examples from classroom observations and course activities that demonstrate understanding of educational pedagogy and professional responsibilities of teachers.
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Evaluate personal motivations, educational philosophies, and factors related to educational career decision-making.
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Recognize the various multiple intelligences/learning styles in order to be able to implement instructional practices that meet the needs of all students.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Material may be presented in class which is not included in the textbook. Therefore, regular attendance is required and expected. Your grade will drop after two unexcused absences. Three tardies equal one absence. If you are tardy, please make sure to sign the attendance sheet before you leave class that day. Students who leave class before class is dismissed may be counted absent or tardy at the discretion of the instructor. Each unexcused absence will adversely affect your final grade. Sometimes absences are excused. If you are ill, please email your request to your instructor and present a doctor’s excuse as appropriate. Email is the only means by which absences may be excused by your instructor.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week of Topics/Chapters
08-22-16 Chapter 15 Introductions; & Syllabus Overview
& 1 Field Exp. Application filled out in Google Docs. – in lab Due Date August 26th
Confidentiality Contract due Aug. 22nd
08-30-16 Chapter 2 Philosophy/Ed. Psych./Field Experience Meeting
Sept. 6rd Personal Narrative Due in lieu of Summary Paper
09-06-16 Chapter 3 Hierarchy of Needs/ Cognitive & Psychosocial Dev.
09-13-16 Chapter 4 Diversity/ESL/SES/At Risk
09-20-16 Chapter 5 Sp. Needs, MIT, L. Styles, Rev. for Test 1, Test 1
09-27-16 Chapter 6 Purposes & Types of Schools, Math Instruction-FS
10-04-16 Chapter 7 Structure and Schedules; Chpt. 8 Safety/Disc
10-11-16 Chapter 9 Curriculum & Assessment. Rev. for Test, Test 2
10-18-16 Chapter 10 History and SDLearning, Science Instruction
10-25-16 Chapter 11 Ed. Finance/ Instr. Models & Teacher Effectiveness
Beginning Writing/Reading Instruction
11-01-16 Chapter 12 Social Issues/Educational Issues
Philosophy of Education Due
11-08-16 Chapter 13 Teachers/Students/Law & Cooperative Learning
11-15-16 Chapter 14 Curriculum & School Reform, PT Conferences
Field Exp. Notebooks & Timesheets Due Nov. 17th
No exceptions – for any reason.
11-22-16 Marzano DVD & BB/Centers / DAP
Thanksgiving Break Begins Wednesday Nov. 23rd at 3:00
11-29-16 POI/Issues Reports/Presentations / Review for Final
12-06-16 Final Exam – Test 3
(2:00 class on Tuesday, Dec. 6th; 9:30 class on Thurs., Dec. 8th)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3rd, 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 406- Science Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Camps, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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