EDUC 333

EDUC 333: Teaching Science and Social Studies (3hrs)

Course Description: 333 Teaching Science and Social Studies (3-0-3). A study and application of current methods of teaching science and social studies content in the public schools. PR: Admission to Teacher Education.
Text: Assigned readings Bluefield State College Teacher Education Model: The Bluefield State College Teacher Education Model is The Cooperative Reflective Manager of the learning environment. This model is assessed through the WV Professional Teaching Standards and aligned with INTASC Standards. Faculty believe that students should engage in cooperative learning activities and model these activities in field, clinical, and teaching experiences and that reflection and feedback on these experiences increases learning. Teacher candidates are also assessed on their ability to manage the learning environment through effective teaching, planning, and assessment. Commitment to Diversity Bluefield State College and its Teacher Education Program are committed to providing a climate that embraces diversity in course offerings, faculty, students, activities, and experiences. The Standards and Dispositions incorporated in the Conceptual Framework reflect the programs commitment to providing candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to support the learning of all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, exceptionality, or socio-economic status. The School of Education believes that diversity must be broadly defined to include race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, and special populations. This definition also includes interactions with diverse higher education faculty, candidates, and students and faculty in P-12 schools and is found throughout the program. Broad experiences with diversity help candidates acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions to help all students learn. Commitment to Technology / ISTE Standards Faculty and school partners of Bluefield State Colleges Teacher Education Program believe that teacher candidates must model and apply the National Educational Technology Standards for students in the design, implementation and assessment of learning experiences, which both engage students and improve learning. Through required courses and professional development, candidates are afforded training and opportunities to become proficient with current technologies used in P-12 public schools. Objectives: Teacher candidates will demonstrate an understanding of:

1) curriculum and planning through knowledge of core content, pedagogy, setting goals and objectives for learning, designing instruction, and student assessment. To gain pedagogical content knowledge to use in teaching science and social studies. (A,B) Use appropriate instructional formats for planning, teaching, and assessing science and social studies in the elementary classroom (A,B,C,D,E) Identify science and social studies standards and objectives (including West Virginia, National Science Teachers, and National Social Studies Teachers standards and objectives) (A,B,C,D) Plan, organize, teach, and critique science and social studies lessons. (A,B,C,D)

EDUC 333 2) the learner and the learning environment through knowledge of intellectual/cognitive, social, and emotional development, the creation of environments of respect and rapport, establishing cultures for learning, implementing classroom procedures, managing student behaviors, and organizing the learning environment. To gain pedagogical content knowledge to use in teaching science and social studies to help meet the needs of all learners. (A,B,C) Use appropriate instructional formats for planning, teaching, and assessing science and social studies in the elementary classroom (A,B,C) Use a variety of strategies and materials to provide all students with meaningful learning experiences. (A,B,C) 3) the art of teaching focused on the importance of content, communication with students, questioning and discussion techniques, student engagement, the use of assessments in instruction, and the importance of flexibility and responsiveness. To gain pedagogical content knowledge to use in teaching science and social studies. (A) Use appropriate instructional formats for planning, teaching, and assessing science and social studies in the elementary classroom (A,B,C,D,E,F) Examine other ways to integrate science and social studies with other disciplines (A,B,C,F) Design science lessons that include experimentation. (A,D) 4) the professional responsibility for self- renewal by engaging in professional learning, professional collaborative practice, reflection on practice and professional contribution. Use a variety of resources in seeking information about teaching science and social studies. (A,C) 5) their professional responsibilities for school and community by participating in opportunities to support the larger school context including the school mission process, school-wide activities, a learner-centered culture, student support and management systems, school, family, and community connections, strategic planning/continuous improvement, teacher leadership, and ethical standards. Discuss and describe professional responsibilities for school and community as it relates to science and social studies instruction. (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I)
Standar d/Skills WVPTS INTASC/ CRM Standard 1 1 1 1 1 1 A B C D E 1 2 4 7 8 Standard 2 2 2 2 2 B C D E 3 5 Standard 3 3 3 3 3 B C D E 4 5 6 8 Standard 4 4 4 4 4 A B C D 9 Standard 5 5 5BA 5I 5 10

2 A 2

2 F

3 A 1

3 F 8

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ISTE Standards
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model DigitalAge Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

a, b, c, d

a, b, c

b, c, d

a, b

a, c, d

Statement on Academic Honesty and Academic Honesty Procedures The value of a Bluefield State College education is only as good as the integrity of its students' work. Therefore academic honesty is a key pillar upon which Bluefield State College rests. Bluefield State College believes academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, falsifying records, plagiarism, giving or receiving aid during an exam, misrepresenting academic work, submitting the same work to more than one class with a willful intent to mislead. All new students at Bluefield State College will be required to complete an Academic Honesty education session and sign the Colleges Honor Code statement at that session. All Bluefield State students are subject to serious disciplinary measures if they are caught engaging in such behavior. All students found guilty of violating the academic honesty procedures will be reported to the Dean of their School and the Provost who will maintain records of all incidents. Your career at Bluefield State is cumulative. The penalty for the first offense will be decided upon by the instructor and can include such penalties as a reduced grade on the assignment or a grade of F for the course. A second offense of the statement in a students career at Bluefield State will result in a mandatory grade of F for the course and academic probation for one semester. A third offense of the statement in a students career at Bluefield State will result in mandatory grade of F for the course and expulsion from the Institution. Some programs may have additional penalties for violating the academic honesty procedures. All F grades given to students caught violating the academic honesty procedures may have a *NR designation on their transcript. The *NR designation means that grade may not be changed by repeating the course unless the student receives approval from the Provost. Instructors must complete and submit an Academic Honesty Violation Report form for all incidents to the Provost and appropriate line Deans and Directors with the penalty assessed. Instructors should make every effort to meet with the student to discuss the incident and explain the instructors findings. Instructors must provide official notice to the student, the appropriate line Dean, the Director of the students program, and the Provost within three school days. Students have the right to appeal the instructors finding, and must be informed of this right in the official notice. Students must indicate their desire to appeal the instructors finding within 3 school days of receiving the official notice. All appeals will be heard by the Academic Appeals Committee. The full committee need not be present to hold an appeals hearing. An appeals hearing must consist of at least three people (two faculty members and one student representative). Plagiarism includes but is not limited to: 1. Presenting someone else's ideas as your own without attribution.

EDUC 333 2. Copying someone's words without providing quotation marks and citation. 3. Paraphrasing someone's words without providing a citation. 4. Submitting the same paper for more than one class without instructor permission. Cheating includes but is not limited to: 1. Purchasing a term paper or assignment and presenting it as your own. 2. Selling or giving any term paper, assignment, or aid so that a student may present that material as his or her own. 3. Receiving aid or providing aid to another student during an exam or on a non-cooperative assignment. 4. Stealing a copy of a test or receiving a copy of a test before taking it. 5. Using books, notes, or any other aid during an exam or assignment unless permitted by the instructor. 6. Using a mobile device, computer, or cell phone to give or receive aid on an exam or assignment or in any way not permitted by the instructor. Bluefield State College has taken measures to help students avoid engaging in willful or unintentional academic dishonesty. All students must successfully complete an academic integrity workshop within their first semester of beginning classes at Bluefield State College. Student Honor Code Bluefield State has also implemented a student honor code which all students will sign during the Academic Honesty education session. I have read and understand the BSC academic honesty statement. I am responsible for the work that I submit and my conduct as a student at BSC. It is also the students responsibility to read the BSC catalog, and students will be informed of this statement at orientation.
Attendance Policy:

From the College Catalog: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are enrolled. Regular attendance for satisfactory completion of a course is an important part of the students educational experience. The college recognizes three kinds of absences: 1) an institutional absence resulting from participation in an activity in which the student is officially representing the college; 2) an unavoidable absence resulting from illness, death in the immediate family or unnatural cause beyond the control of the student; 3) all other absences are considered willful. See page 59-60 in the College Catalog for additional information about student responsibilities concerning attendance.

EDUC 333 Bibliography

Gregory, Gayle. Activities for the Differentiated Classroom, Grade K. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press Classroom, 2008. Hoge, John. Real-World Investigations for Social Studies: Inquiries for Middle and High School Students Based on the Ten NCSS Standards. Upper Saddle River: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall, 2004. Martin, R. (2009). Teaching science for all children: An inquiry approach, 5th ed. Morris, Kevin. Standards-based Social Studies Activities with Rubrics: Highly Motivating, Literacyrich Activities that Reinforce Important Social Studies Content and Help Students Show What They Know. New York: Scholastic, 2006.

Schell, E., & Fisher, D. (2007). Teaching social studies: A literacy-based approach. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. National Science Teachers Association: http://www.nsta.org National Council for Social Studies: http://www.ncss.org
Childrens Literature including but not limited to: The Great Kapok Tree, L. Cherry At Home in the Coral Reef, K. Muzik Sea Turtles, G. Gibbons The Ocean Alphabet Book, J. Pallotta The Whales Song, D. Sheldon Gear Up! Marvelous Machine Projects, K. Good Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, V.L. Burton Chickens Arent the Only Ones, R. Heller From Catepillar to Butterfly, D. Heiligman From Tadpole to Frog, W. Pfeffer Snowflake Bentley, J. Briggs Clouds, E. Carle Tornadoes, S. Simon The Lorax, Dr. Seuss Annie and the Old One, M. Miles Arrow to the Sun: A Pubelo Indian Take, G. McDermott Looking at Maps and Globes, C. Bredeson Mapping Pennys World, L. Leedy A is for American, D. Scillian A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln, D. Adler A Picture Book of George Washington, D. Adler A Woman for President, K. Krull D is for Democracy: A Citizens Alphabet, E. Grodin John, Paul, George & Ben, L. Smith One Nation: American by the Numbers, D. Scillian