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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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FALL SEMESTER, 2007

RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Education 100
Introduction to Public Education
Dr. David Cooprider
Home 428-8429
Email dcooprider@richland.edu

COURSE SCHEDULE

Clicking on each lesson will link you to that lesson's home page which in turn will link you to each topic in that lesson.

1. PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 50 POINTS (Two versions, 25 points each)

Each student will submit two different one-to-four paragraph statements of his or her personal philosophy of education in two versions. The first (Initial) version is due on Monday, August 27, 2007 , and the second (Final Revised) version is due on Friday, November 16, 2007.

2.  FIFTEEN HOURS OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATION ASSIGNMENT 50 POINTS

Due on or before November 16, 2007.  The purpose of this assignment is to get a sense of real-life classroom experience. There are three specific requirements for this assignment:
1. Visit classrooms at each of these four grade levels: PreK-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12.
2. Plan to visit for at least one hour at each level; however, since you will need to document 15 hours total, you will want to plan for longer visits than that, especially at those levels or subjects in which you are interested in teaching.
3. Look for three things: (a) what is being taught, (b) what method is being used to teach this topic, and (c) how is classroom order and discipline maintained. REMEMBER, YOU ARE A GUEST, NOT AN EVALUATOR. BE PROFESSIONAL!
4. Do not take notes while you are in the classroom. Write your notes and observations afterward.
5. Public and nonpublic schools are preferred as sites for visits; however, in some cases approval will be given for visits to other youth teaching/learning venues, such as scouts, church programs, etc.
6. You will take an introductory letter from me which the cooperating teacher will complete, sign, and return in a Richland postage-free envelope. I will distribute forms and envelopes to you at our ONE face-to-face meeting.  You can supply yourself by going to the "class visit" assignment topic in the "introduction" session. Download the form and print several copies for your use. If you need more envelopes, let me know and I'll mail them to you.  . Also, you may want to obtain a Richland identification badge by going to Room C130.

3.POWER POINT CLASSROOM OBSERVATION REPORT 50 POINTS

Submit a Power Point report of ONE of your classroom observations (click the "Special Assignments" icon).   Also, post your report to the "Discussions" icon for your classmates to see  Due Friday, November 16, 2007..

4. REFLECTIVE PAPER ON ONE ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARD 50 POINTS

Due Friday, November 16, 2007 The purpose of this assignment is to establish the skills of reflection and goal-setting for professional growth.  This paper will be based on the student's choice of one of the eleven Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. Each student will identify one of the professional standards, and will prepare a reflection on its meaning to him or her and how the standard can be applied to the professional life they anticipate..

GRADING POLICY

A number grade is calculated for each Part exam, the final exam, and the four special assignments (documented fifteen hours of classroom visitation, classroom visit report, two versions of your philosophy of education, and the power point presentation on one of the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards.). Each exam is based on 100 points, the final examination is based on 300 points, the documented classroom visitations are worth 50 points, the classroom visit report is worth 50 points, the two versions of your philosophy of education are worth 25 points each, and the Power Point presentation on one Illinois Professional Teaching Standard is worth 50 points. This is a possible point total of 1000, which when divided by 10 will give you your score for the semester. The score for the semester (or for any exam) may be related to letter grades in this way:
90 up A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 down D
0 F

ABSENCES and TARDINESS

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory college work. For online students, this usually means that the student goes online on a regular basis (usually daily), to read the material provided, participate in class discussions, and conduct the activities of the course. WebCT allows the instructor to monitor the amount of viewing and participation online students engage in. Examinations are provided online, but are accessible on a specified day for twenty-four hours. A student who does not take the exam on the day specified may be dropped from the course . The instructor has the right to administratively drop students who do not access the online course for one week, and/or who "cannot successfully pass the course" (See College "Class Attendance" policy on page 57 of the College Catalog).

STANDARD ENGLISH

All students will be given necessary instructions needed to fulfill the Standard English requirements needed for this class. Students are advised to make an appointment with the Student Learning Center for individual assessment of assignments being submitted for a grade. All spelling, grammar, and punctuation must be corrected before an assignment is submitted for grading to avoid a loss of points.

MAKEUP ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES/EXAMS

IT IS THE STUDENTS' RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST MAKEUP FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES/EXAMINATIONS FROM THE INSTRUCTOR WITHIN 2 CLASS PERIODS OF RETURNING. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to: your hospitalization or family death. To be fair to all students, vacations and short-term illnesses will not be accepted as an extenuating circumstance for not completing assignments/ quizzes/ exams as scheduled. Instructor will determine if extenuating circumstances are acceptable for absences and will set parameters for makeup assignments/quizzes. All makeup quizzes/exams will be in the form of essay questions and/or questions different from the classroom exam. For the sake of confidentiality, no quizzes/exams will be given prior to the scheduled date and time. Since students will have all reading assignments and quiz/exam dates in advance, it is expected that students are prepared to submit assignments and/or take quizzes/exams even if absent prior to due dates. If a student misses an assigned examination, no matter what the reason, he or she will be given a makeup examination, different from the one given to those in attendance. It will consist of essay questions.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

Students missing class due to medical emergencies and/or unavoidable personal emergencies for an extended period of time may receive a grade of "Incomplete." Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to: your hospitalization, serious illness, or family death. Students falling into this category will be given an "Incomplete" until all assignments have been completed. Failure to comply with the stipulations of the "Incomplete" as outlined by the instructor will result in a grade of "F", regardless of grade prior to the event. All coursework must be completed upon verification and acceptance of the emergency by the instructor, and must follow the schedule as setup by the instructor. Alternate assignments and/or tests and quizzes will be given that may differ from those completed during the in-class sessions. In order to have an "Incomplete" grade removed, students must comply with the provisions set by the instructor during the time period designated. To be fair to all students, vacations and short-term illnesses will not be accepted as an extenuating circumstance for not completing assignments/quizzes/exams as scheduled.

EARLY ALERT PROGRAM

If at any time the instructor believes that a student is at risk of being unsuccessful in the course, the instructor may notify the Student Success Office. This office will in turn contact the student suggesting assistance options.

LEARNING ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

Richland Community College offers support and accommodations to students with documented disabilities by providing advisement, counseling, adaptive equipment and materials, instructional aids, tutors, note-takers, interpreters, and testing accommodations, as well as many individualized services. All campus facilities are accessible. The campus is self-contained except for the Horticulture/Agriculture Building. For more information, students should contact the Learning Accommodation Services (LAS) Office, Room C137. Documentation of disability is required for all services. Visit LAS online at www.richland.edu/sas/retention/das/ (RCC Catalog p. 35).

STUDENT LEARNING CENTER

The Student Learning Center (SLC), Room S117, offers free tutoring to students who may need help with classes or programs. Both peer and faculty tutors are available on an appointment or drop-in basis for many areas including math, biology, chemistry, reading comprehension, study skills, vocabulary building, research, and specific written assignments. Biology and chemistry tutoring is available in Room E112 with hours varying each semester. In cooperation with other academic programs, the SLC may offer study groups each semester. Schedules with location and time are posted in the Center. Computers with tutorial software and word processing programs are available for student use any time the SLC is open (RCC Catalog p. 35).

WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSE

It is the student's responsibility to inquire about the last day to withdraw from the course with a grade of "W." Students who fail to withdraw from the course and who have not completed all requirements for the course will receive the grade they have earned during the course OR a grade of "F." It is the instructor's discretion as to which grade would apply. Not withdrawing from the course could result in a final grade of "F."

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY

The response to student cheating or plagiarism will follow the college policy as outlined on page 45, which states: "Each student is expected to be honest in his/her class work or in the submission of information to the College. Richland regards dishonest in classroom and laboratories, on assignments and examinations, and the submission of false and misleading information to the College as a serious offense. A student who cheats, plagiarizes, or furnishes false, misleading information to the College is subject to disciplinary action up to and including failure of a class or suspension/expulsion from the College." No credit will be given for plagiarized classroom assignments and tests; Division chairperson will be notified; incidents deemed by the instructor to be of a serious nature may result in dropping the student from the course. All students are expected to be honest in his/her class work or in submission of information to the College as outlined in the Richland Community College Catalog, page 45.

Response to student cheating on exams and papers shall be per school policy with the following instructor options.
" No credit given for plagiarized classroom assignments and tests.
" Reduced credit in the form of a lower grade for plagiarized classroom assignments and tests.
" Instructor notifies the Division's Associate Dean of the incident.
" Cheating incidents of a serious nature may result in dropping the student from the course.

FINAL GRADES:

The College will mail final grades. No final grades will be given from the Division office.

CHEATING

Cheating on examinations or outside assignments will not be condoned . Penalties for cheating will be applied in proportion to the offense, up to and including exclusion from the course.

HUMAN RELATIONS

This course incorporates concepts regarding all races, creeds, sexes, and ethnic groupings and the belief that they must learn to live together. Certain session topics will be devoted exclusively to this subject as it applies to education in America today.