1 credit Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Arizona State University Fall 2014
Instructor Information:
Day of classes: Monday Time of classes: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Room number: CLCC L1-08 Instructor: Teresa Panneton Email: teresa.panneton@asu.edu Work Phone: 602-317-5575 Office Hours: By appointment Office Location: FAB 2 nd floor
Course Information
Pre-requisite Admission to Professional Teacher Preparation Program
Catalog Description https://webapp4.asu.edu/catalog/ Develops knowledge and skills for effective lesson planning. Introduces the TAP instructional rubric, the college professionalism rubric, backwards design of a direct instruction lesson plan, and strategies for co-teaching. Provides opportunities for students to engage as a teacher and learner in a pre-K-12 classroom setting. Emphasizes focused observation; co-planning with a placement teacher; and co-teaching lessons to a whole group, small group, and individual student.
Course Description Face-to-Face Seminar Meetings: This course meets bi-weekly or 8 times. During these meetings, interns debrief their clinical experience and make connections between coursework and classroom practice. Interns develop knowledge and skills needed to become proficient at lesson planning. Interns are introduced to the TAP Instructional Rubric and the college Professionalism Rubric.
Internship: This course requires 1 full day per week of internship in a 7-12 grade general education classroom for a minimum of 12 weeks AND a minimum of 75 hours. Interns are expected to follow their Intern Mentor Teachers contract hours. The internship component provides opportunities for interns to engage as a teacher and learner. In these settings, interns observe and interact with students one-to-one, in small groups, and as a whole class. Clinical 07/14/14 2
experience emphasizes focused observation, co-planning with a placement teacher, and co- teaching. The clinical placement provides a setting for applied projects required by concurrent education coursework in Block 1 (Term 5) of the Professional Teacher Preparation Program.
Required Course Texts, Materials and Resources 1. ASU Blackboard Course Management Website at http://myasucourses.asu.edu (All ASU students have FREE access to this web resource)
2. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Internet resource TK20 at http://education.asu.edu/content/tk20-system (requires a subscription fee).
Student Learning Outcomes Course Outcome Where Introduced/Assessed InTASC Standards NETS-T Standards TESOL Student will be able to write effective lesson plans.
Instructional activities (minimum of 3) as required for concurrent education coursework 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 4n, 6a, 6b, 6r, 7a, 7g, 8h, 10n 5.b.4 Signature assignment #1: Lesson plan assignment evaluated by Clinical Experience Instructor using TAP Instructional Plans rubric 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 7a,7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 8a 3.a.1, 3.a.2, 3.a.3, 3.a.5, 3.b.1, 3.b.2, 3.b.3, 3.b.4, 3.c.1, 3.c.2, 3.c.3, 3.c.4, 4.a.2 Signature Assignment #2a: Midterm and final evaluations completed by Intern Mentor Teacher aligned to TAP rubric Instructional Plans: 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 6b, 7a,7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 8a
Standards and Objectives: 1b, 1c, 1f, 2c, 2d, 2j, 2k, 2l, 4d, 6b, 7a, 7c, 7d, 7g 5.b.4 Letter of introduction and resume 3a, 3c Self-evaluation and plan for improvement 9l, 9n, 9o, 10t 5.a.3, 5.b.1, 5.b.2 Signature Assignment #2b: Midterm and final evaluation completed by Intern Mentor Teacher using the professionalism rubric 3q, 3r, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9f, 9i, 9k, 9n, 9o, 10a, 10b, 10r, 10t 4c 5.b.4 Students will be able to demonstrate professionalism. Signature Assignment #2b: Midterm and final evaluation completed by 3m, 5k, 9f, 9o 4a 5.b.1, 5.b.2 07/14/14 3
Course Outcome Where Introduced/Assessed InTASC Standards NETS-T Standards TESOL Intern Mentor Teacher using the professionalism rubric
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Tentative Course Calendar/Subject to Change = Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements August 25 Syllabus Review Course introduction and requirements Review the TAP and Professionalism rubrics using Jeopardy! In class assignment: sign up for ASU's career link (about a 5 minute process). Districts and schools post positions on this site and, once enrolled, students can search for job openings as well as sign up for email alerts when new postings are added to the site. https://asu- csm.symplicity.com/students/i ndex.php?au=_register In class assignment: explore the Professional Learning Library (www.pll.asu.edu). Login with your ASUrite username and password. In the search bar, type Sanford to access the Sanford Resource Catalog. Browse the useful resources available to you. In class assignment: complete Tk20 Internship Application Request for next semester http://asu.tk20.com/. (Log in, click on Applications Tab on top-left corner, click on Create, Select Application from the drop Read syllabus, TAP and Professionalism rubrics, internship handbook Submit intro letter and resume on September 8 Register and complete iTeachAZ Internship Online Training Register here: https://sites.google.com/a/asu.edu/intern- registration/ Submit Certificate of Completion for iTeachAZ Internship Online Training by September 2 and prior to starting internship The online training will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and does not need to be completed in one sitting.
The training consists of the following components: Internship requirements for ASU students Co-teaching strategies to maximize learning during the internship How Intern Mentor Teachers will evaluate interns, informally and formally .
Complete any action items required for clinical placement (fingerprint card, ID badge, etc.) Contact your Internship Mentor Teacher (IMT) to arrange your first meeting and determine your internship schedule for the semester. Give a copy of intro letter and resume to Intern Mentor Teacher on the first day of your internship. 07/14/14 5
Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements down menu: Internship Application Request Spring 2015. (If you havent purchased Tk20 yet, do so today at this same site. It may take 2-3 days after purchase before you can request a placement. Application deadline is by August 29.) Sept. 1 No face-to face meeting Begin Internship week of September 1 Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Sept. 8 Review professionalism expectations
Read Instructional Plans and Standards & Objectives TAP rubric rows Watch a video and rate teacher using the Standards & Objectives rubric row. Provide specific scripted evidence to justify your scores. Bring an electronic or hard copy of the Arizona standards for your content area to the next face-to- face meeting. Bring at least one curricular resource, in your content area, to begin planning a lesson. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours
Sept. 15 No face-to-face meeting
Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours
Complete Instructional Activity # 1 this week
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Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements Sept. 22 Introduction to Backwards Planning Debrief the video using TAP Indicator Standards & Objectives. Introduce the Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template Write a lesson plan using the direct instruction lesson plan template. Bring the completed lesson plan to next face-to face meeting. This lesson plan will be an ongoing process through the semester. Bring it to each class, hard copy or electronically, for the rest of the semester. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Sept. 29 No face-to-face meeting Remind Intern Mentor Teacher of upcoming midterm due date (Signature Assignment 2a): October 10. If Intern Mentor Teacher has not received his/her Tk20 log in information, share Tk20s contact information with the teacher. It is your responsibility to communicate midterm due date and assist Intern Mentor Teacher with Tk20, as needed. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours
Oct. 6 Writing clear, explicit, and measurable objectives Share completed lesson plan with a peer and discuss how to refine the objective based on todays lesson.
Complete self-evaluation using the professionalism rubric and the Instructional Plans row of TAP. List goals and write action steps to become proficient on these rubrics. Watch the sub-objective video. After watching the video, write down the objective and sub-objectives of the lesson.. Complete 1 full day of clinical experience following mentor teachers contract hours Provide IMT with a copy of your Timecard so he/she can enter the completed placement hours and number of Instructional Activities in Tk20. Meet with IMT 07/14/14 7
Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements to review completed and saved mid-semester evaluation in Tk20 by October 10. Students receiving 1s and/or N/As on the mid- term should immediately meet with the course Instructor and Intern Mentor Teacher to discuss ways in which to improve. Oct. 13 No face-to-face meeting Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours. Complete Instructional Activity # 2 this week Oct. 20 Writing aligned sub- objectives Debrief the video on sub- objectives. Continue refining sub-objectives and bring to class. Create or find an assessment that is aligned to your completed lesson plan and bring to our next face-to- face meeting. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs 07/14/14 8
Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements Share sub-objectives with a peer and receive feedback to refine sub-objectives based on classroom instruction and feedback received. contract hours Oct. 27 No face-to-face meeting Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Nov. 3 Writing aligned assessments based on standards, objectives, and sub objectives. Debrief sub-objectives Refine assessment tool being used to ensure alignment Write the Guided and Independent Practice portions and Instructional Input of your lesson plan. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Nov. 10 No face to-face meetings Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Nov. 17 Plan for Guided and Independent Practice Revise Guided and Independent Practice portions and Instructional Input of your lesson plan Come to class prepared to discuss key takeaways from the semester.
Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Complete Instructional Activity # 3 this week. Implement lesson plan 07/14/14 9
Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements written for course, if possible.
Nov. 24 No face-to face meeting Complete Clinical Experience Instructor evaluation in Tk20 by December 5. Complete one full day of internship following IMTs contract hours Submit completed, signed timecard to course instructor AND provide copy to IMT. Meet with IMT to submit final evaluation (signature assignment #2b) to Tk20 by December 5. It is the interns responsibility to communicate final evaluation due date and to assist IMT with Tk20, as needed. 07/14/14 10
Session Meeting topics Homework for next face-to-face meeting Internship Requirements Upload in Blackboard the completed, signed timecard by December 5. Complete IMT evaluation in Tk20 by December 5 Dec. 1 Debrief the semester and preview Block 2/Term 6 Guest speakers from Block 2/Term 6 Submit signature assignment #1 to TK20 (Lesson Plan)
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Assignment Description
Letter of Introduction and Resume (10 points) Compose a letter of introduction to your Intern Mentor Teacher (IMT) and the students in the class where you will complete your clinical experience. Include the name, email, phone number, and office hours of your Clinical Experience Instructor (CEI) in the letter of introduction. Before submitting, have at least one other person review the letter and resume for content, clarity, and grammar. Resumes should include, but not be limited to:
Education Degree held Degree pursuing Program of Study Semester in which you are enrolled GPA Academic awards, scholarships
Employment List jobs most recent to oldest Include previous internships
Volunteer Work Include all work with preK-12 students
Awards, Honors, Special Skills List awards, honors, special skills (e.g., bilingual, artist, musician, athlete, etc.)
iTeachAZ Internship Online Training: (5 points) Register and complete the internship training. Download and print certificate and turn into instructor by September 2 and prior to starting internship.
Instructional Activities (30 points; 3 at 10 points each) Interns in Block 1 (Term 5) are required to complete at least three (3) instructional activities over the course of the semester. Acceptable instructional activities include: Individualized instructional support Tutoring a small group of students Teaching a lesson to the whole class. The IMT may plan the instructional activities alone or in partnership with the intern. If the instructional activity is a required assignment for another ASU course, the IMT must approve the plan one week prior to implementation. Interns must document dates of completed instructional activities on their time cards to receive credit for this assignment. . Self-Evaluation and Plan for Improvement (40 points) Interns complete a self-evaluation using the professionalism rubric and TAP rubric. Interns will cite specific evidence (examples of specific actions taken during the internship) to support self- scores. Interns will identify one area of reinforcement (strength) and one area of refinement (improvement) on each rubric (Professionalism and TAP). In a Word document, interns will list two specific action steps they will take to improve performance in the identified area of refinement on the professionalism rubric and two specific action steps to improve the 07/14/14 12
identified area of refinement on the TAP rubric. Submit the self-evaluation plan the Clinical Experience instructor on assigned due date and to the Intern Mentor Teacher on the final day of internship.
Signature Assignment #1: Lesson plan (20 points; template and rubric below) Interns create a lesson plan appropriate to the placement setting using the lesson plan template provided. Clinical experience instructors will evaluate this lesson plan using the TAP Instructional Plans rubric. Interns must earn a score of approaching proficient (2) or higher on this signature assignment in order to pass the clinical experience course. A score of 2 is considered developmentally appropriate during this first semester in the teacher preparation program. This skill will continue to be assessed throughout the teacher preparation program.
Signature Assignment #2a: FINAL TAP Assessment by Intern Mentor Teacher (40 points rubric below; each score of 2 emerging is worth 20 points)) The Intern Mentor Teacher evaluates intern instructional abilities in the clinical placement setting. Feedback given at the midterm evaluation is formative and designed to provide performance feedback to interns. The final evaluation counts as a signature assignment for this course and is summative. Interns must earn a score or approaching proficient (2) or higher on each indicator of this signature assignment by the end of the semester in order to pass the clinical experience course. A score of approaching proficient (2) is considered developmentally appropriate during this first semester in the teacher preparation program. This skill will continue to be assessed throughout the teacher preparation program. Students receiving 1s and/or N/As on the mid-term should immediately meet with the course Instructor and Intern Mentor Teacher to discuss ways in which to improve.
Signature Assignment #2b: FINAL Professionalism Assessment by Intern Mentor Teacher (100 points rubric below; each score of 2 emerging is worth 20 points). The Intern Mentor Teacher evaluates intern professionalism in the clinical placement setting. Feedback given at the midterm evaluation is formative and designed to provide performance feedback to interns. Students receiving 1s and/or N/As on the mid-term should immediately meet with the course Instructor and Intern Mentor Teacher to discuss ways in which to improve. The final evaluation counts as a signature assignment for this course and is summative. Interns must earn a score or emerging or higher on each indicator of this signature assignment by the end of the semester in order to pass the clinical experience course. A score of emerging is considered developmentally appropriate during this first semester in the teacher preparation program. This skill will continue to be assessed throughout the teacher preparation program.
Intern Timecard (60 points; 12 days @ 5 points each) The intern is responsible for tracking his/her hours on the intern timecard (available at http://education.asu.edu/content/student-resources) and having the IMT initial the timecard at the end of each internship day. Interns will provide a copy of this timecard to the Clinical Experience Instructor at the last class meeting. The timecard will be used to enter the interns attendance and number of Instructional Activities completed on the Tk20 evaluations.
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Grading Scale
Grade and Percentage Points A (100-92%) 305-280 B (91-82%) 279-250 C (81-72%) 249-219 D (71-62%) 218-188 E (61% and below) 187 and below
PROGRESSION OF TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers College has adopted a co-teaching model for its student teaching experiences. Interns are required to be actively engaged in all elements of the classroom beginning the first week in the placement. Interns should assume teaching responsibilities as outlined in the chart below. Note to Intern Mentor Teacher: This table is meant to be a guide for gradually increasing the role and responsibility of Interns. Please adjust to meet the needs of your classroom and/or student assignment due dates.
Clinical Experience Internship (396) Progression
Week Co-Teaching Strategy Intern Responsibility Weeks 1-4 One Teach, One Observe One Teach, One Assist Alternative Teaching Assume partial responsibility for leading classroom routines (attendance, bell work, dismissal, etc.)
Co-plan and teach Instructional Activity 1 with individual or small group of students.
Weeks 5-9 Any of the above strategies as well as: Station Teaching Parallel Teaching Team Teaching Co-plan and teach Instructional Activity 2 with individual or small group of students.
Weeks 10-15 Any co-teaching strategy appropriate for the lesson being taught Co-plan and teach Instructional Activity 3 with whole class.
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CO-TEACHING STRATEGY DEFINITIONS & EXAMPLES
Strategy Definition/Example One Teach, One Observe One teacher has primary responsibility while the other gathers specific observational information on students or the lead teacher. The key to this strategy is to focus the observation where the teacher doing the observation is observing specific behaviors. Example: One teacher can observe students for their understanding of directions while the other leads. One Teach, One Assist An extension of One Teach, One Observe. One teacher has primary instructional responsibility while the other circulates to check for understanding, assists students with their work, or monitors behaviors. Example: While one teacher has the instructional lead, the person assisting can be the voice for the students when they dont understand or are having difficulties. Station Teaching The co-teaching pair divides the instructional content into parts. Each teacher instructs one of the groups, groups then rotate or spend a designated amount of time at each station often an independent station will be used along with the teacher led stations. Example: One teacher might lead a station where the students play a money math game and the other teacher could have a mock store where the students purchase items and make change. Parallel Teaching Each teacher instructs half the students. The two teachers are addressing the same instructional material and presenting the material using the same teaching strategy. The greatest benefit to this approach is the reduced student to teacher ratio. Example: Both teachers are leading a question and answer discussion on specific current events and the impact they have on our economy. Alternative Teaching This strategy allows one teacher to work with students at their expected grade level while the other teacher works with those students who need the information and/or materials retaught, extended, or remediated. Example: One teacher may work with students who need re-teaching of a concept while the other teacher works with the rest of the students on enrichment. Team Teaching Well -planned, team- taught lessons exhibit an invisible flow of instruction with no prescribed division of authority. Using a team teaching strategy, both teachers are actively involved in the lesson. From a students perspective, there is no clearly defined leader as both teachers share the instruction, are free to interject information, and are available to assist students and answer questions. Example: Both instructors can share the reading of a story or text so that the students are hearing two voices.
The strategies are not hierarchical they can be used in any order and/or in any combination to best meet the needs of the P-12 students in the classroom. (with adaptations from) Copyright 2011, St. Cloud State University, Teacher Quality Enhancement Center Research Funded by a US Department of Education Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant 07/14/14 15
Instructional Plans Exemplary (5) Highly Proficient (4) Proficient (3) Achieving a 3 or higher in this area does not result in extra credit for this assignment Approaching Proficient (2)
measurable and explicit goals aligned to state content standards; activities, materials, and assessments that: - are aligned to state standards. - are sequenced from basic to complex. - build on prior student knowledge, are relevant to students lives, and integrate other disciplines. - provide Evidence in both columns 3 and 5 Instructional plans include:
goals aligned to state content standards; activities, materials, and assessments that: - are aligned to state standards. - are sequenced from basic to complex. - build on prior student knowledge. - provide appropriate time for student work, and lesson and unit closure; evidence that plan is appropriate for the Evidence in both columns 1 and 3 Instructional plans include:
few goals aligned to state content standards; activities, materials, and assessments that: - are rarely aligned to state standards. - are rarely logically sequenced. - rarely build on prior student knowledge - inconsistently provide time for student work, and lesson and unit closure; little evidence that the plan is appropriate for the age, knowledge, or interests of the learners and; little evidence that the plan provides some opportunities to 07/14/14 16
appropriate time for student work, student reflection, and lesson and unit closure; evidence that plan is appropriate for the age, knowledge, and interests of all learners and; evidence that the plan provides regular opportunities to accommodate individual student needs. age, knowledge, and interests of most learners and; evidence that the plan provides some opportunities to accommodate individual student needs.
accommodate individual student needs.
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Signature Assignment #2a: TAP Rubrics Expected Performance Level by final evaluation: Approaching Proficient
Instructional Plans Proficient (3)
Achieving a 3 in this area does not result in extra credit for this assignment. Approaching Proficient (2)
goals aligned to state content standards; activities, materials, and assessments that: - are aligned to state standards. - are sequenced from basic to complex. - build on prior student knowledge. - provide appropriate time for student work, and lesson and unit closure; evidence that plan is appropriate for the age, knowledge, and interests of most learners and; evidence that the plan provides some opportunities to accommodate individual student needs. Evidence in both columns 1 and 3 Instructional plans include:
few goals aligned to state content standards; activities, materials, and assessments that: - are rarely aligned to state standards. - are rarely logically sequenced. - rarely build on prior student knowledge - inconsistently provide time for student work, and lesson and unit closure; little evidence that the plan is appropriate for the age, knowledge, or interests of the learners and; little evidence that the plan provides some opportunities to accommodate individual student needs.
Standards and Objectives Proficient (3) Achieving a 3 in this area does not result in extra credit for this assignment Approaching Proficient (2)
20 points Unsatisfactory (1)
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InTASC standards 1b, 1c, 1f, 2c, 2d, 2j, 2k, 2l, 4d, 6b, 7a, 7c, 7d, 7g Most learning objectives and state content standards are communicated. Sub-objectives are mostly aligned to the lessons major objective. Learning objectives are connected to what students have previously learned. Expectations for student performance are clear. State standards are displayed. There is evidence that most students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Evidence in both columns 1 and 3 Few learning objectives and state content standards are communicated. Sub-objectives are inconsistently aligned to the lessons major objective. Learning objectives are rarely connected to what students have previously learned. Expectations for student performance are vague. State standards are displayed. There is evidence that few students demonstrate mastery of the objective.
ELEMENT APPLYING (3) Scores of 3 or higher do not result in extra credit for this assignment EMERGING (2) 20 points per element UNSATISFACTORY (1) Note consequences for dismissal from internship in course policies section of syllabus Relationships with Others in Schools and the Profession (University instructors, school leaders, colleagues, etc.)
InTASC Standards 3q, 3r
Relationships with colleagues are characterized by collaboration and cooperation. Presumes positive intent when addressing issues of concern and demonstrates willingness to learn from others. Maintains cordial relationship with colleagues using appropriate means and respectful language when addressing issues of concern. Relationships with colleagues are negative, divisive or self-serving. Addresses concerns inappropriately (person, issues, format), or uses disrespectful language, inappropriate emotions. Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities (Dress code, consistent attendance, punctuality, ethical standards, social media)
InTASC Standards 9f, 9i, 9n, 9o NETS-T Standards 4c Actively acquires knowledge of and adheres to the rules, policies, and procedures established by the school, the district, the university and/or the law. Requires some guidance regarding the rules, policies, and procedures established by the school, the district, the university and/or the law. Violates the rules, policies, or procedures established by the school, the district, the university and/or the law.
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B: Growing and Developing Professionally Expected Performance Level by final evaluation: Emerging ELEMENT APPLYING (3) EMERGING (2) UNSATISFACTORY (1) Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Skill (Skills taught in courses and/or modeled by Intern Mentor Teacher)
Applies new skills in the classroom consistently. Application of new skills attempted. Does not apply new skills in classroom. Continued Professional Growth
Seeks feedback and actively works to improve practice by participating in professional development. Responds to feedback indicating the need for continued professional growth. Fails to recognize or respond to feedback indicating the need for continued professional growth.
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C: Maintaining Accurate Records Expected Performance Level by final evaluation: Emerging ELEMENT APPLYING (3) EMERGING (2) UNSATISFACTORY (1) General Record Keeping (Maintains lesson plans and materials for Instructional Activities, communicates deadlines and course requirements with Intern Mentor Teacher)
InTASC Standards 9o
Keeps records/ lesson plans in an organized manner and meets deadlines appropriately. Keeps records/lesson plans with adequate organization but requires frequent monitoring to avoid errors and sometimes misses deadlines.
Has no system for maintaining records/lesson plans, keeps records/lesson plans in disarray and/or does not meet deadlines, resulting in errors and confusion.
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Course/Instructor Evaluation The course/instructor evaluation for this course will be conducted online 7-10 days before the last official day of classes of each semester or summer session. Response(s) to the course/instructor are anonymous and will not be returned to your instructor until after grades have been submitted. The use of a course/instructor evaluation is an important process that allows our college to (1) help faculty improve their instruction, (2) help administrators evaluate instructional quality, (3) ensure high standards of teaching, and (4) ultimately improve instruction and student learning over time. Completion of the evaluation is not required for you to pass this class and will not affect your grade, but your cooperation and participation in this process is critical. About two weeks before the class finishes, watch for an e-mail with "ASU Course/Instructor Evaluation" in the subject heading. The email will be sent to your official ASU e-mail address, so make sure ASU has your current email address on file. You can check this online at the following URL: http://www.asu.edu/emailsignup.
University/Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Policies
Professional Behavior It is expected that students exhibit professional behavior inside the classroom, during intern placements, and working with other students outside of the class on assignments related to this class in addition to behavior in the classroom on ASUs campus. If at any time your behavior is unprofessional, the instructor may refer the student to the Director of the Office of Student Services (OSS) for the development of a Notice of Concern.
Dismissal from Clinical Experiences (Internship or Student Teaching) In the event a school district requests that a student be dismissed from an internship or student teaching placement for unprofessional or inappropriate behavior the intern or teacher candidate will be required to attend a meeting with the Division Director or designee, the Director of Student Services and other college representative as determined by the Division Director to discuss the reasons for request for dismissal from the internship or student teaching placement.
If it is determined that the allegations of a violation of unprofessional behavior resulting in the request for dismissal from the school/district are warranted, one or all of the following actions may result. The intern or teacher candidate:
will be dismissed from the internship or student teaching placement. will receive a failing grade (E) for the internship or student teaching course*. will not be assigned another internship or student teaching placement during the same semester in which the teacher candidate was assigned a failing grade may not withdraw from the internship/clinical experience course or student teaching course. If a withdrawal is processed by the Office of the Registrar, the grade will be administratively changed to an (E). must withdraw from all courses that require concurrent enrollment with internship or student teaching.
*If an intern or teacher candidate wishes to appeal the (E) grade, s/he can follow the grade appeal process as outlined on the Teachers College website. The first step in the grade appeal process is to meet with the course instructor. Students have 10 business days to appeal a grade.
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If a teacher candidate wishes to repeat the internship or student teaching and concurrent coursework for the semester following the dismissal, the teacher candidate must show evidence of how they plan to resolve the situation or circumstances which resulted in the removal from the internship or student teaching. The teacher candidate will be required to meet with the Assistant Division Director and the Director of Undergraduate Services to develop a Professional Improvement Plan (PIP) outlining expectations for continued professional growth and academic development.
In the event that the teacher candidate violates the rules, policies, or procedures for conduct established by the school, district, local education agency, ASU, Teachers College, and/or the law while on a PIP for unprofessional behavior, the teacher candidate will be disqualified from the iTeachAZ program. Teacher Candidates who are disqualified may not petition to continue in their current academic plan, but may be eligible to pursue other non-certification degree options within Teachers College (i.e., Educational Studies) or within other colleges at ASU.
Attendance and Participation- You must complete 1 full day of internship for 12 weeks minimum (and 75 hours) and attend all face-to-face seminar meetings with your Clinical Experience Class.
Internship: Students are required to be in school during the Intern Mentor Teachers contract hours (begin and end the day with your Intern Mentor Teacher). Report absences to your Clinical Experience Instructor AND your Intern Mentor Teacher before the IMTs contract day begins and document absence.
Documentation of absences: Interns must complete the Absence Request/Verification Form (located at the end of the syllabus) when they are absent which includes proposing a plan to make-up the absence to meet requirements. Once completed, this form should be signed by the Intern Mentor Teacher and then submitted to the Clinical Experience Instructor via email or hand-delivery. The expected timeline is 5 days in advance of a planned absence or within one week of an unplanned absence. Absences should be documented on the Time Card by both the Intern and the Intern Mentor Teacher.
Seminar meetings: Report an absence to your instructor prior to the start of class. Please arrange to have a classmate take notes and collect any handouts provided during the class meeting.
Late and Missing Assignments All assignments are due on the dates indicated in the syllabus. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism The ASU Student Handbook contains the following information: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the university and/or other sanctions as specified in the academic integrity policies of the individual academic unit. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabricating, tampering, plagiarising, or facilitating such activities. The university and unit academic integrity policies are available from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University 07/14/14 24
and from the Deans of the individual academic units. The rest of the code, which consists of several pages, is available at the following URL: http://students.asu.edu/srr/code.
Dependent upon instructors discretion, penalties for plagiarism range from loss of points on plagiarized assignment to student receiving an E for the course.
Disability Accommodations for Students Students who feel they may need a disability accommodation(s) in class must provide documentation from the Disability Resource Center (Downtown campus UCB 160, Polytechnic campus Sutton Hall 240, Tempe campus Matthews Center, or West campus UCB 130) to the class instructor verifying the need for an accommodation and the type of accommodation that is appropriate. Students who need accommodations for a disability should contact DRC as early as possible (i.e. before the beginning of the semester) to assure appropriate accommodations can be provided. It is the students responsibility to make the first contact with the DRC.
Religious Accommodations for Students Students who need to be absent from class due to the observance of a religious holiday or participate in required religious functions must notify the faculty member in writing as far in advance of the holiday/obligation as possible.Students will need to identify the specific holiday or obligatory function to the faculty member. Students will not be penalized for missing class due to religious obligations/holiday observance. The student should contact the class instructor to make arrangements for making up tests/assignments within a reasonable time.
Military Personnel Statement A student who is a member of the National Guard, Reserve, or other U.S. Armed Forces branch and is unable to complete classes because of military activation may request a complete or partial administrative unrestricted withdrawal or incomplete depending on the timing of the activation. For information, please see http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi201-18.html.
Harassment Prohibited ASU policy prohibits harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status and other protected veteran status. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employees or expulsion of students. Contact Student Life (Downtown campus- 522 N. Central Ave., Post Office Room 247, 480-496-4111; Polytechnic campus- Administration building suite 102, 480-727-1060; Tempe campus- Student Services Building room 263, 480-965-6547; or the West campus- UCB 301, 602-543-8152) if you feel another student is harassing you based on any of the factors above. Contact Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EO/AA) at 480-965-5057 if you feel an ASU employee is harassing you based on any of the factors above.
Grade Appeals The professional responsibility for assigning grades is vested in the instructor of the course, and requires the careful application of professional judgment. A student wishing to appeal a grade must first meet with the instructor who assigned the grade to try to resolve the dispute. The process for grade appeals is set forth for the undergraduate and graduate programs are available at http://mytc.asu.edu/webfm_send/294 07/14/14 25
Cell Phone Policy Turn off cell phones during class and clinical placement. Use or presence of cell phones during clinical experiences may result in a deficiency and/or Professional Improvement Plan.
Electronic Communication Acceptable use of university computers, internet and electronic communications can be found in the Student Code of Conduct (http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/usi/usi104-01.html ) and in the Universitys Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications Policy (http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd125.html).
Technological Services and Support The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College encourages students to make use of technological services available through ASU to make their learning experience more efficient. Students with personal laptop computers or netbooks can connect wirelessly to the Internet and to printing services on all four campuses and some PDS sites. The following support services are available to support student computing needs.
Student Purchases:Discounted pricing for students purchasing laptop or desktop computers is available at through the ASU bookstore or online. http://bookstore.asu.edu/
ASU Campus Classroom Connectivity: In-class use of laptops is encouraged by the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. In cases where students need to make presentations during class, most classrooms have the capability of allowing laptops to connect to classroom projectors. Mac laptops may require an adaptor. For collaborative work, social networking tools are provided to ASU students through a Google partnership, including Google docs, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and sites. (https://docs.google.com/a/asu.edu/#all)
Hardware and Software Support: ASU 1:1 Technology Studios provide support to students on all four campuses for hardware, software, operating systems, security, networking, etc. (http://gomobile.asu.edu/) MyApps provides free software tools including free virus scan software, online applications, and information about discounted software for purchase. (https://webapp3.asu.edu/myapps/)
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Sample Co-Teaching Lesson Plan (Direct Instruction) Teachers:
Subject:
Standard:
Objective (Explicit):
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable): Include a copy of the lesson assessment. Provide exemplar student responses with the level of detail you expect to see. Assign value to each portion of the response
Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex): How will you review past learning and make connections to previous lessons? What skills and content are needed to ultimately master this lesson objective? How is this objective relevant to students, their lives, and/or the real world?
Key vocabulary: Materials: Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life) How will you activate student interest? How will you connect to past learning? How will you present the objective in an engaging and student-friendly way? How will you communicate its importance and make the content relevant to your students?
I n s t r u c t i o n a l
I n p u t
Teacher Will: How will you model/explain/demonstrate all knowledge/skills required of the objective? What types of visuals will you use? How will you address misunderstandings or common student errors? How will you check for understanding? How will you explain and model behavioral expectations? Is there enough detail in this section so that another person could teach it? Student Will: What will students be doing to actively capture and process the new material? How will students be engaged?
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Differentiation Strategy What accommodations/modifications will you include for specific students? Do you anticipate any students who will need an additional challenge?
G u i d e d
P r a c t i c e
Teacher Will: How will you ensure that all students have multiple opportunities to practice new content and skills? What types of questions can you ask students as you are observing them practice? How/when will you check for understanding? How will you provide guidance to all students as they practice? How will you explain and model behavioral expectations? Is there enough detail in this section so that another person could facilitate this practice? Student Will: How will students practice all knowledge/skills required of the objective, with your support, such that they continue to internalize the sub-objectives? How will students be engaged? How will you elicit student-to-student interaction? How are students practicing in ways that align to independent practice?
Co-Teaching Strategy Which co-teaching approach will you use to maximize student achievement? Differentiation Strategy What accommodations/modifications will you include for specific students? Do you anticipate any students who will need an additional challenge? How can you utilize grouping strategies? I n d e p e n d e n t
P r a c t i c e
Teacher Will: How will you plan to coach and correct during this practice? How will you provide opportunities for remediation and extension? How will you clearly state and model academic and behavioral expectations? Did you provide enough detail so that another person could facilitate the practice? Student Will: How will students independently practice the knowledge and skills required by the objective? How will students be engaged? How are students are practicing in ways that align to assessment? How are students using self-assessment to guide their own learning? How are you supporting students giving feedback to one another?
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Co-Teaching Strategy Which co-teaching approach will you use to maximize student achievement? Differentiation Strategy What accommodations/modifications will you include for specific students? Do you anticipate any students who will need an additional challenge? Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections: How will students summarize and state the significance of what they learned? Why will students be engaged?
Sick Vacation Bereavement Jury Duty Military Maternity/ Paternity Other Reason for absence:
Dates of absence From: __________ To: __________ Proposed make-up absence: ____________________________________________ Current absence ____ days OR ____ hours (if < full day) Total absences to date _____ days