BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE Course Syllabus

School: Course: Term: Instructor: Name: Dr. Shelia Sargent-Martin Email Address: ssmartin@bluefieldstate.edu Phone Number: (304) 324-4175 Office Hours: M 9:00 am-11 am; T,W, and R 9:00 am-12:00; additional days by appointment Course Description: Methods course designed to examine the basic instructional techniques required to teach in the middle grades. PR: Admission to Professional Semester. Admission to Professional Semester EDUC 420 Middle Education Methods CRN: 20544 Spring Semester 2013

Catalog Description:

Prerequisites

Course Level Learning Outcomes:

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. Plan instructional strategies for middle level learners. Select instructional materials for middle level learners. Understand the basic concepts and skills of inquiry. Utilize multiple evaluation and assessment strategies Plan cooperative learning activities that will enhance the participation and learning of children with exceptionalities. (A,B,C,D) 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. Utilize multiple thinking and learning approaches. Explore the curriculum through learners ideas, interests, and questions. Plan instructional strategies for middle level learners. Plan cooperative learning activities that will enhance the participation and learning of children with exceptionalities. (A,B,C,D) 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.

Plan instructional strategies for middle level learners. Select instructional materials for middle level learners. Design cooperative learning experiences. Utilize multiple thinking and learning approaches. Teach the basic concepts and skills of inquiry.

4) the professional responsibility for self- renewal by engaging in professional learning, professional collaborative practice, reflection on practice and professional contribution. Collaborate with colleagues to improve schools. Collaborate with schools and colleagues to provide support to families and community. 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. Collaborate with colleagues to improve schools. Collaborate with schools and colleagues to provide support to families and community.

Materials:

Text: supplementary readings

Grading:

Grading Scale: 1000-900 = A 899-800 = B 799-700 = C 699-600 = D Below 600 = F Grading scale is subject to change by instructor.

A students proficiency in course work is measured in terms of the following Alphabetical symbols. Minuses and pluses are not accepted. A: Excellent B: Good 2

C: Satisfactory (Grade C or better required in major courses). D: Poor (passing, except in major courses). F: Earned Failure. (Removed only by repeating the course). Upon successfully passing the course, the first grade is excluded from grade point average. The second grade is included in the recalculation of the grade point average. I: Incomplete (student performing satisfactorily, but unable to complete coursework due to valid reason).

Activities:

Understanding Middle Schools and Young Adolescents Young Adolescents- Development and Issues Guiding Young Adolescents- Teachers Developing the Middle School Curriculum Middle School Curriculum- Integrated and Exploratory Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Instruction Implementing Instruction- Methods and Materials Assessment of Learning- Methods and Issues Managing Young Adolescents and Environments- Strategies and Techniques Working with Parents, Families and Community Members- Partners and Resources

BSC 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 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 Diversity

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 P12 public schools.

University Policies:

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: 6

1. Presenting someone else's ideas as your own without attribution. 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 7

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.

Drops and Withdrawals: Found on pages 55-56 of the 2010-2012 Academic Catalog Dropping Courses: In the event a student drops or withdraws from the class he/she must make sure to complete a drop slip otherwise the student will remain on the instructors rooster and may result in an F for the class.

Classroom Conduct: State your requirements about cell phone use, text messaging and other related technology in your class. Include your expectations about class interruption, disruption and inconsiderate behavior. Contact Hours: Specify all classes meet for the fulltime stated on schedule. Course Policies :

No Cell Phones in the Classroom: (Emergency Use Only) and No Text Messaging Students are required to keep cell phones, pagers, and alarms turned off while class is in session. If because of an urgent medical or safety matter, it is necessary that a student receive a cell-phone call while class is in session, he/she may leave the cell phone on vibration mode and leave the classroom to receive the call. Please use cell phones in classroom as an emergency phone only. Cell phones are a classroom disruption. Late Submissions: Students are expected to turn all assignments in on due dates. Late assignments will not be accepted. The instructor may change course requirements or class points at any time. The instructor will notify students when such a change is made.

Blackboard and regularly scheduled seminars. None at this time.

Weekly Schedules: See weekly activities. This class will be conducted through Blackboard and regularly scheduled seminars.

Advising & Tutorial Support:

Information about Student Support Services can be found on page 30 of the 2010-2012 Academic Catalog.

Assignments Bullying Case study Discussion- bullying Motivation paper 90 points 10 points 100 points

Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Practice Brief PowerPoint 150 points Putting Middle Grades Students on the Graduation Path paper 100 points What Makes Middle Schools Work High Performing Middle Schools Case Study Effective Strategies Family Night and reflection Project presentation 100 points 50 points 100 points 200 points 100 points

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