Course Syllabus 2012-2013

I. Course Title Introduction to Teaching and Learning ROP Teaching Careers

Teacher: Gina Crudo Room # 455 E-mail: [email protected] Office/Point Loma High School Phone: 619-223-3121 (x4455)

Textbooks used in the class: Working With Young Children- Herr Learning to Teach – Shalaway Becoming a Teacher - Parkay Teaching – Kato Early Childhood Education Today - Morrison Parenting: Rewards and Responsibilities – Hildebrand

This course introduces the philosophical, social, and historical roots of education in America as well as exploring current issues and challenges. The course provides entry- level preparation and training in teacher occupations for young people. Instruction will be in the areas of child development, teaching procedures and development of materials for learning activities in the classroom and school worksite.

Students will use the textbooks, professional periodicals and other reading materials which relate to the teaching profession and the development of the child. Students will also use all technology available at Point Loma High School and at the elementary school in which students will be working as interns. (examples: computers, audiovisual equipment, power point projectors, copy machines and alphabet letter producing machines)

This course will provide an awareness of career options and opportunities in various fields of employment especially in the field of education. Students will also gain an awareness of competencies and skills that employers look for in a successful employee. It is required to complete a job resume and job application.

II. Expected Student Learning Results Students well develop communication skills as well as skills of self-directed planners and collaborative workers through work in the classroom and within the internship at the elementary schools. Communication with children, adults and fellow classmates is most important. Oral and written assignments will be completed in the classroom and outside the classroom, working independently and collaboratively in small groups.

Students will develop skills of responsibility and dependability, working toward becoming a mature, self-directed learner and worker. Students must arrive at their worksite on time and also to arrive at their classes prepared for the lesson of the week. Four days out of the week, students will be off campus for two hours each day. The majority of students will work at Loma Portal Elementary.

Students are responsible for keeping their own attendance records, a daily log of activities and a time sheet of hours worked each day. These papers must be submitted to the teacher at the end of each month.

Students will become involved citizens by learning the importance of giving back to the community and the importance of family values. Involvement in the classroom and the school worksite will assist the student in developing this value. Extra curricular activities are encouraged within the school worksite. Students will assist the classroom teacher at the elementary school, using a variety of classroom procedures. Classroom experiences in various topics such as language development, history, art, science, math, music and special needs will be developed and organized by each student intern.

III. Course Content and Performance Standards

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 Identify developmental principles for children by study and observation of children in a classroom setting. [physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development]

 Identify effective guidance and discipline techniques in a classroom by studying class textbooks, observations and real experiences in the elementary school classroom.

 Identify effective classroom management.

 Create of assist the teacher to develop a classroom learning center or construction of a bulletin board to display student work.

 Grade papers and record assignments of student work.

 Identify and evaluate current career opportunities in the educational field.  Identify instructional learning strategies by studying, discussing and observing learning styles of students citing cultural influences of learning styles and different methods of instruction that address multiple intelligences.

 Lead or assist in teaching language, writing, math, science, art, and music curriculum.

 Demonstrate literacy techniques by reading with the children.

 Identify emergency preparedness standards and procedures for health and safety practices in the classroom.

 Understand and assist with instruction of students with a variety of special needs by interacting in the classroom with “at risk” children.

 Recognize social-economic diversity in the classroom by observation and interaction with the children.

 Identify and understand ethical practices in teaching careers such as sexual harassment and confidentiality and procedures for reporting sexual harassment.

 Maintain a portfolio of relevant and educational materials and resources and establish a personal educational plan.

 Examine and understand significant issues unique to education, teaching and learning.

 Practice teaching a class in an elementary school setting with supervision of the master teacher.

 Research, understand and discuss the history and theories of education.

Instructional Activities and Procedures

Students will spend four weeks in the high school classroom learning skills necessary to be a valuable teacher assistant and future employee. Students will utilize skills in writing, reading and speaking as tasks are performed. Students are also encouraged to maintain positive relationships in their high school and classroom setting. Students will be working as an intern under the supervision of their master teacher for the entire school year.

One day of the week, students are required to be in a classroom at Point Loma High School to continue teacher training and project development. Planning and recording attendance and developing activities will demonstrate that students are responsible and self-directed. Absences are not acceptable and will be reflected in the grade earned.

Educational field trips, guest speakers and current educational videos enhance the curriculum. This class provides four (4) community college credits when a grade of “A” or “B” is earned at the completion of the school year. Good attendance will reflect the college grade as well.

IV. Required Classroom Policies

 Follow rules of conduct for ROP students and PLHS students  Complete required assignments and projects  Keep a daily log of attendance and activities  Keep a separate file of required ROP documents in the classroom (some forms need to be signed by parents)  Be prompt to worksite and classes and attend school daily  Make constructive contributions to the class, to school and to the community.  Respect the rights of others, follow all safety regulations  Conduct oneself with honesty, integrity and responsibility at all times  Show respect for authority, property and materials that belong to the schools  Do your own work, plagiarism is unethical and not accepted  The use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco is prohibited  The use of your cell phone is prohibited in your worksite classroom  Sexual misconduct, violent behavior or any violation of the law is cause for expulsion  Appropriate dress as stated in the handbook is required

V. Teaching Methodology and Grade Determination

This course will use a methodology which is designed to place the student in control of his/her own learning process. Students determine their own grades by completing projects and assignments. Students must be present in the classroom and at their worksite in order to earn a high grade. Occupational competencies are an important part of this class. Students will receive a certificate of occupational competencies upon successful completion of the course.

The quality of work submitted must be professional quality. If the work does not meet professional quality standards, students must resubmit the assignment or project.

Students will complete a portfolio with all the work completed during the school year. This will be a part of the final grade for this class. A safety test is also required and must be passed. Attendance is very important. Poor attendance will affect the final grade.

Textbooks are listed on the first page of this document. The books are for classroom use. If a book is lost, students are required to pay for the book.

Course Units

 The Children and You  Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment  Guiding Children  Learning Experiences for Children  A Career for You in Child Care  Classroom Organization and Management  Children as Learners  Motivating Students: Effective Teaching Strategies  Teaching kids to Care  Home-School-Community Connections  Thinking and Growing Professionally  The First Days of School – “Five Units at a Glance”  The Four Dimensions of Professionalism  Foundations: History and Theories of Education  Meeting the Special Needs of Young Children  You: The Teacher of Tomorrow  The Learner  The School  The Teacher  Teaching: Your Chosen Profession  Learning to Teach  Ideas and Events That Have Shaped Education  Teaching Diverse Learners  Ethical and Legal Issues Grading: The grading system is computed as follows: 70% - Class work and work at the job site 30% - Semester Final and Unit Tests Some class time is spent in direct instruction. Students are expected to participate in discussions, research, observations, oral presentations and group work. Guest speakers and educational field trips visiting various elementary schools are valuable. Students take notes.

Two research papers are assigned: (1) Genetics and Birth Defects (2) Historical Figures of Education. Instructional and educational videos will also be used to enhance the curriculum.

In this class, grades will be calculated in dollar form instead of points. Money or fees is the mechanism for grades earned. Assignments are worth fees or dollars set by the teacher. Attendance is also worth a fee of $40.00 a day for a two hour day. At the end of each grading period a letter grade will be awarded according to the total number of dollars earned. The dollar amount is listed below for each letter grade.

(1) $4,000 = A (2) $3,000 = B (3) $2,000 = C (4) $1,000 = D (5) $ 500 = F

VI. Office Hours and Conference Procedures

Teacher Contact: PLHS – Gina Crudo Monday Through Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. School Phone: 619-223-3121 ext. 4455 Cell Phone: 619-985-1671 A conference may be set up before school or after school. E-mail address: [email protected]