Instructor: Kaviq Kaluraq Ph: 979-7254 Email

Nunavut 012-820 ESCI 215 Syllabus Arctic College Introduction to Teaching Elementary Science 2012-2013 FALL Sept — Dec, Iqaluit

Instructor: Kaviq Kaluraq Ph: 979-7254 Email: [email protected]

Time Table: Day Time Location Course day Monday 9:00 -3:30 Room 241

Course Description: Science in everyday life and in the classroom can be exciting and challenging. This course will provide and introduction to science and science education at the elementary level in Nunavut. Students will become familiar with approved science curricula and resources in Nunavut, build scientific literacy to be able to teach elementary science, and develop their skills in science preparation, experimentation, instruction, and evaluation.

Goals: This course is intended to offer opportunities to: · become a skilled science educator by understanding: o the curriculum, including its philosophy, goals, and content o instructional techniques and processes o assessment and evaluation · increase scientific literacy by developing an awareness of, and confidence with, some science principles and concepts · use reflective practices to develop a critical consciousness of attitudes, beliefs and values about teaching science and scientific literacy · consider how elementary students learn in the context of science · consider the potential of science teaching for engaging students and connecting them with other aspects of the curriculum · develop significant resource materials to support elementary science teachers · work in a collegiate way to support each other and create an engaging learning environment excerpt from - Tom Ash (2010), ESCI 215 Syllabus, University of Regina

In addition, be culturally aware and appropriate for science teaching in Nunavut, both in practice and language.

Required Books:

NWT Science and Technology Curriculum for K-6 (2004). Teaching science to children — an inquiry approach 6th ed. (2005). A. Friedl and T. Koontz Additional readings to be provided throughout the course Evaluation: Learning logs 30% Participation 10% Chapter Quizzes 10% Science Process Skills Posters 10% Unit Plan and Resource Package 40%

Course Schedule Topic Readings Day Assignment Curriculum & Sept 27 Introduction Ilitaunikkuliriniq Ch 1 & 2 Oct 4 Log 1 (curr. & Ilitaun.) Technology Ch 3 Oct 11 Life Systems Ch 18 & 19 Oct 18 Poster 1 & log 2 (1,2,3) CM & 6 Oct 25 Practice lesson 1 Matter & Materials Ch 8 & 9 Nov 1 Log 3 (18, 19, 4. 6) Ch 11 Nov 8 Poster 2 & practice lesson 2 Energy & Control Ch 5 & 7 Nov 15 Poster 3 & log 4 (8, 9, 11) Structures & Ch 10 & 14 Nov 22 Poster 4 Mechanisms Earth and Space Ch 16 & 15 Nov 29 Log 5 (5, 7, 10, 14) Systems Ch 12 & 13 Dec 6 Poster 5 Final Presentation Dec 13 .

Note: if you are focusing on grade 5 or Kindergarten Life Systems, you should go over chapters 20 and 21. Chapter 17 is incorporated throughout the course.

Chapter quizzes 10%

Quizzes are done every week online for chapters covered that week. You have to go to the online learning centre to complete chapter quizzes. Before the end of each class on Thursday go to: http://highered.mcgraw- hill.com/sites/0072563958/student view0/index.html to complete your quiz. When you complete your quiz, send your results to your instructor and to yourself (UR webmail). Quizzes are graded on a per question bases, each question is worth 1 mark. Completing all the quizzes is worth 10% of your final mark.

Learning logs 30%

Throughout the course you will have questions regarding the readings, lectures, experiments, and personal analysis of what was covered for each topic. Experiment questions will be based on the experiments you did in class which will vary between students. Questions will be provided to you and your answers should be provided online as a blog. Creativity with keywords, fonts, and photos are also encouraged. Marking will be completed using a rubric. There will be six logs throughout the course. 012-820

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In chapter 1 of the text, there is emphasis on skills and terminology required to understand and succeed in science. It is also noted that unless students understand what these terms mean, they cannot learn science content or process. As part of this portion of the course, you will complete 5 posters throughout the course for each topic, with terms from page 1 of the text and apply them to your grade. Further details on what is required for this assignment will be provided as a hand-out. There will be a 5 minute presentation for each poster.

Participation 10%

Participation affects the level and quality of work you do. It's important to participate in class so you have an opportunity to share what you know, what you're learning, and what others are doing as well. All students are expected to participate in class discussions that are a precursor to log questions, readings, and lectures. You will also be evaluated for participating in and completing experiments in class. These cannot be made up.

Unit with lessons and year plan 40%

This independent project will involve a presentation and paper/ online package. A simplified year plan will be done for your grade, a detailed unit with lesson plans for every class. The number of lessons you complete will depend on the number of teaching days your school (dependent on community) allots for science instruction. All the objectives provided in the curriculum should be a part of your unit. A completed package does not mean a excellent grade. Your lessons should be in proper order based on the connection and building of objectives, learning of students, succession with Bloom's taxonomy, application to culture, and other factors outlined in the hand-out.

Inability to participate or complete If any student cannot meet the deadlines of evaluation material, they must notify the instructor to schedule an alternative deadline or discuss an alternative assignment. Keep in mind 5% per day is deducted from the assignment mark if it is submitted after the due date and if an alternative deadline was not awarded. To discuss an alternative deadline, notify the instructor no later than three days before it is due. For persons with disabilities who need extra time for course work or tests, notify the instructor at the beginning of the course to have a personal schedule outlined. If a student cannot meet a deadline due to medical reasons, please have a medical form submitted if you have seen a nurse or doctor. For personal reasons, a note does not need to be provided but should be plausible. If a student notifies the instructor before a deadline regarding why they need an extension or cannot participate, there will be no penalty on the students mark for that material.

Keep in mind that at the end of the course you are also marked on professionalism, further outlined in the course grade policy below. Course Policies: The passing grade for all courses is 50%. However, a student must maintain a 65% average during any academic year and, to be granted a degree, must achieve a final

012-820 3 ESCI 215 NI EP-NAC 2012 FALL IQ cumulative average of 65%. Please keep track of your grades and the overall average of your grades to maintain a good or excellent standing in the program and to avoid a probationary period. Probationary period does not mean you are not to attend, it means you must improve your overall average to 65% or greater in order to continue in the program in the following term. Your overall average is the average of your final grades up to date.

Attendance and Course Credit (NAC Policy C.07 Attendance) In accordance with Nunavut Arctic College policy, full attendance is expected for each course. Should this not be possible, it is the student's responsibility to inform NTEP (and any cooperating school if on practicum) by 8:00 am that day and provide appropriate documentation relating to the reason for non-attendance to ensure their professional standing is maintained.

It is a professional expectation that NTEP students will attend classes daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or those hours set by the current course instructor. Failure to attend classes during these hours may result in the student's withdrawal from the course or being assigned a failing grade depending on the circumstances.

In addition, students who have accumulated more than three absences during instructional periods on a course will be withdrawn from it or may be assigned a failing grade depending on the circumstances.

Informing NTEP and Cooperating Schools (NAC Policy C.52 Practicum/Internship & B.19 Practicum and Internships) If a student fails to inform NTEP and/or a cooperating school, or provide appropriate documentation to explain an absence, this is deemed unprofessional conduct and will be so recorded on the student's file.

Punctuality (NAC Policy C.07 Attendance) Students are expected to be in good time for class and other meetings and are expected to attend even if they are late. Lateness will be dealt with as follows: first time, verbal warning, second time written warning, third time the student will be referred to the principal. Habitual lateness will be recorded as unprofessional and 3 "lates" on your attendance will equal 1 absence.

Assignments (NAC Policy C.10 Student Academic Evaluation) Completion of assignments is required for courses and is also part of a student's professional duty. Assignments must be completed on time and should be presented in an acceptable format. Sloppy or indifferent work is not acceptable. Students are responsible for finding out what work they have missed due to lateness or absence. Repeated lateness with assignments or careless presentation of work will be recorded as unprofessional. Late assignments will incur a 5% per day penalty. All assignments have to be completed in order to successfully pass the course and receive credit. Preparation (NAC Policy C.19 Evaluation of Participation) Preparation for a course means that a student has completed the assigned readings, made the appropriate notes, and is ready to contribute to the class. Failure to make the necessary preparation for class will affect a student's performance in the course as well as being recorded as unprofessional.

Students will be guided by the NTA Code of Ethics which applies to all teachers. This code includes the following: respects confidentiality; respects peers and colleagues; follows established procedures; respects the NTEP Purpose and Principles; operates in a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and mutual support; and acts as an appropriate role model.

Plagiarism (NAC Policy C. 23 Plagiarism and Cheating) Cheating and plagiarism are serious offences and will result in disciplinary action.

Internet Use Policy (NAC Policy H.01 Computing Networks) The internet is a valuable resource. It must be used for educational purposes only. All users of the internet must conduct themselves in a responsible, ethical, and polite manner while using this resource. Using College computers to access illegal or inappropriate materials is prohibited.

Course Grades (NAC Policy C.20 Student Academic Evaluation & C.22 Grading of Courses)

All courses will have two grades recorded on the student's file: one based on the student's work shown as a percentage, e.g. B/70%, the other based upon his or her professional behaviour during the course which is indicated as Pr or UPr (professional or unprofessional). A preponderance of unprofessional conduct grades (UPr) may lead to a student's withdrawal from the program and/or a recommendation from NTEP that he/she is not a suitable candidate for the teaching profession.

The passing grade for all courses is 50%. However, a student must maintain a 65% average, as required by the University of Regina, during any academic year and, to be granted a degree, must achieve a final cumulative average of 65%.

Regulations and Policies

Nunavut Arctic College and NTEP regulations and policies will take precedence over those of any partner institution with the exception of NAC Policy C.20, Student Academic Evaluation, in which case the University of Regina policy will be followed.