<p> CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology PEAK 490: Senior Seminar Spring Quarter, 2006 MWF, 9:30-10:55, EDUC 127 Moffit Office EDUC 146 Office Hours M 1:30-3:30 TR 1:30-3:30 or by appointment Phone 665-6084 Email [email protected] </p><p>School of Education Philosophy The philosophy of the School of Education has as its basis confluent education, which perceives learning as the merging of cognitive, affective, social, and psychomotor domains. This belief underscores the premise that education nurtures and promotes intellectual growth and the emotional, social, and physical well being of all students with a special focus on diversity and equity. </p><p>School of Education Goals Based on the confluent education model, the following goals provide a direction for educating the whole person. 1. To formulate a comprehensive view of human growth and development, a global knowledge of self and others, and an empathy and sensitivity to multiple realities of a changing environment. 2. To develop a commitment and responsibility to democratic and social values through professional collaboration, educational leadership, and collegial partnerships. 3. To promote critical inquiry through research and practice in order to improve teaching, learning and communication. 4. To broaden knowledge and skill bases in terms of pedagogical multicultural principles conducive for effective curriculum delivery and instruction in diverse settings. 5. To utilize and integrate various current multimedia resources and technological tools to enhance teaching and learning in the ever-changing society. 6. To apply multiple methods of assessment with a special focus on critical reflection and self- analysis for continual professional development and on-going program evaluation. </p><p>Course Description: A terminal course designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate synthesis and application of their knowledge gained through a culminating project. Format consists of lecture/discussion; development and presentation of an approved culminating project. </p><p>Prerequisites: 1. Must be taken during the last quarter in which the course is offered prior to graduation or permission of the instructor. 2. 80% of major coursework must be complete. Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, students should be able to: • Identify, demonstrate and value specific characteristics associated with professionalism in the field of physical education and kinesiology. (C, P, S, A) • Critically analyze subject matter within the student’s professional field. (C) • Effectively communicate through written, verbal and technological means. (S, C) * C=Cognitive, P=Psychomotor, S=Social, A=Affective * In addition, refer to attached standards </p><p>Recommended Resources: • The student is highly recommended to own or have access to the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th ed.). (2001). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. • The student is highly recommended to subscribe or have access to easybib.com for entering annotations and formatting reference material.</p><p>Course Requirements/Student Responsibilities: 1. Absences/Attendance: Attendance is required. • Each student will be allowed two absences total (this includes scheduled class sessions and individual appointments with your assigned faculty advisor). • Missed presentation dates or service learning dates cannot be made up. • On the 3rd absence, the student will automatically fail the course. • NOTE: In certain specific cases, such as university athletics, the student may be excused without penalty if the following occurs – 1. Notification must come prior to the scheduled absence in writing (official event schedule). 2. Assignments must be submitted on or prior to the regularly scheduled due date. </p><p>2. Late Attendance: When attending class, please be on time, remain for the entire class period and focus on the class. • If you attend class late (arrive beyond the scheduled start time) you will be counted absent. • If you leave class early (prior to being excused by the instructor) you will be counted absent. • If for whatever reason you were not able to attend class on time, please take a seat quietly and closest to the door. </p><p>3. Late Assignments : All assignments must be submitted on the designated due date as a paper copy. No email versions are allowed. If you have problems printing or think you might encounter problems printing, complete your papers with enough time to find a suitable print source. “My printer wouldn’t work” is not a valid excuse. A 10% grade penalty will be assessed to your final paper for every 24 hours beyond the deadline.</p><p>4. Individual Appointments: The student is required to schedule 4 individual appointments with an assigned faculty member. Individual appointments should be made anytime during the assigned week (refer to tentative schedule). The student is responsible for scheduling each meeting and coming prepared to the meeting. The advisor will keep a session log for each meeting. </p><p>5. Service Learning: The student is required to attend 2 parts of the service learning component of the course. In order to provide service to the community, participation is required. Failure to meet the required times will result in a loss of 10% of the final grade in the course. 6. Organization System / Binder: The student is required to develop and submit a binder of project materials including abstract, drafts #1 & #2, copies of research articles, annotations, and all materials relevant to the completion of the project.</p><p>7. Additional policies: • Please turn off cell phones and pagers. • Food and drink are allowed so long as it is not disruptive to the class. (This policy excludes classes utilizing computer labs and during presentations.) </p><p>Course Evaluation: Component % of Grade Due Date Final Paper/Project 50% May 26 Paper Presentation 20% Beginning May 31 Seminar 20% Assigned date based on schedule Service Learning 10% May 19th 20th</p><p>Additional components: The following will be included in your final paper/project grade. Failure to complete all of these components will require a near perfect paper on all other grading criteria to score a passing grade. </p><p>Each of these components MUST be submitted on the designated due date by the designated time or 10% will be deducted from you final paper/project score for every 24 hrs past the due date. </p><p>• Draft #1 (Due April 21) • Draft #2 (Due May 8) • Final Paper/Project, Binder, Sources, Annotations (Due May 26) </p><p>Grading Scale: 93 -100% A 87-89.9% B+ 77-79.9% C+ < 72.9% F 90-92.9% A- 83-86.9% B 73-76.9% C 80-82.9% B- </p><p>** Please note the cutoff range for a passing grade. This is different than other major courses. ** Students beginning with the 2001-2003 academic catalog must achieve a C or higher in all major courses. If the student achieves lower then a C they will be required to repeat the course for graduation.</p><p>Academic Integrity Statement: Any ACADEMIC DISHONESTY by a student will result in severe consequences (including receiving a failing grade in the course) as explained in the CSUB Policy on Academic Honesty/Integrity (page 59 of the 2001-2003 CSUB Catalog, page 53 of the 1999-2001 CSUB Catalog, page 57, 2003-2005 CSUB catalog). You are responsible for reading and knowing this policy and the consequences for violating it. I will follow this policy; I suggest that you do as well. </p><p>** Individual appointments must be attended during each assigned week. Contact your assigned advisor to establish a day/time. </p>