Assessment Tasks

1. Read article from Multicultural Education 2003/04  (POMS Format) OR Research from LWC library a multicultural issue (web page in html format) - Due last class meeting before final exam. (50 points)__________
 (LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards  II, III, V, VII, ISTE Guidelines, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

2. Maintain a reflective journal in conjunction with your eight (8) public school classroom visits. An entry is to be made following each class meeting. Due April 29. (100 points)
 (LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards IV, VII, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 2.3, 3.0, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

3. Produce a Ten-day unit in collaboration with your mentoring classroom teacher in one of your areas of emphasis. Due TBA
Each student will work with a practicing classroom teacher in the appropriate classroom and level to produce the unit plan. [Click HERE to download the Mentoring Teacher packet with expectations, guidelines, etc].The culminating activity for this Assessment Task is the production of a Ten-day Full Unit  document and a lesson taught in the public school classroom (See AT VI). This lesson will be videotaped and a KTIP will be completed by each individual student.
(LWC Basic Competencies 4, 8, New Teacher Standards I, III, V, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, Other related Learned Society Guidelines) (500 points).__________
(LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

4. Produce an integrated lesson Plan. Must prepare a lesson plan incorporating an integrated topic. Minimum of two topics (ex. science and mathematics).
- Due by April 30.
- Worth 100 points (lesson plan)
(LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

5. Each student will be assigned modules to take responsibility for and lead class discussion of the module highlights. The student is responsible for making copies of the assigned chapter outlines for each class member (or sending to the class in a digital format)(see tentative schedule for due dates) (50 points)
 (LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards V, VIII, ISTE Guidelines, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

6. Videotaped public school classroom presentation (for use with KTIP) (100 points)____________
Produced as a culminating activity for the Ten Day Unit Plan production in the public school classroom
(LWC Basic Competencies 4, 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

7. Field Experience - (100 points)
Field Experience - Eight classroom visits of one class (block = 90 minutes) each in a rural/small school setting. A detailed log (as per department expectations) will be required on each observation. During one of the visits, there is to be one lesson (minimum of 30 minutes) that will be taught and video taped. The student will then set up an appointment to view the videotape with the 3423 instructor using the KTIP format. A lesson plan and all accompanying materials and cooperating teacher evaluation must be turned in with completed videotape. Logs 1-4 due TBA, Logs 1-8 due April 30. (Note: Please get forms in to Dr. Ennis.) (Total 80 points for 8 observations AND 70 points for the videotaped presentation). (TOTAL 150 points)_________
(LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

8. Each student will be required to obtain five clinical hours outside of class. (10 points each) Due TBA (50 points)________
(LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines, Other related Learned Society Guidelines) (Please note that PTA meetings, school board meetings, etc. will be approved by the instructor.)

9. EXAMS
     Mid-term (TBA) (100 points)_______
     Final Exam(Final Exam Week) (150 points)________
(LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 3.0, 3.1, Other related Learned Society Guidelines)

10. Students are expected to read assigned materials. Class participation is expected and will influence evaluation. Participation is defined as a student's contribution to class discussion, class activities, and class atmosphere. **Attendance is required**. More than three (3) unexcused absences during the semester will result in the lowering of a student's grade and possible dismissal from class.

TOTAL __(                 ) / 1300 points__=_____________________
 (LWC Basic Competencies 8, New Teacher Standards I, II, III, V, VII, VIII, IX, ISTE Guidelines, Other related Learned Society
Guidelines) Grading Scale

     95-100 A
     90-94 A-
     86-89 B+
     83-85 B
     80-82 B-
     76-79 C+
     70-75 C
     66-69 D+
     60-65 D
     Below 60 F

C. Faculty/College Policies

Attendance: Students are required to be present and on time for all classes unless a proper excuse is provided. Should an absence be necessary, the student must inform the instructor ahead of time if possible and is required to make up any missed work. Excessive unexcused absences and/or tardiness (more than 2 hours of class-time missed) have the following consequences:

     - 3-5 hours missed = final grade may be lowered by one half letter grade.
     - More than 5 hours missed = student may be dropped from the class.

Assignments: All assignments must be turned in on time. If you have problems completing an assignment please see the instructor. Assignments turned in late must be give to the instructor directly (not slipped under the office door, etc.) and will receive a lower grade. After conferring the instructor you may be permitted to rewrite some assignments or develop alternative projects to obtain a higher grade.

Exams: Students will take exams on the scheduled day. If an exam is missed because of illness a doctor's
certificate will be required; students will then have four days to make up the test. Students who fail an exam may be permitted to write a short essay on the same subject for a passing grade.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty refers to any form of cheating or plagiarism in academic courses.  Plagiarism is defined as any use of another writerís words, concepts, or sequence of ideas without acknowledging that writer by the use of proper documentation.  Plagiarism is not only the direct quotation of another writerís words, but also any paraphrase or summary of another writerís concepts or ideas without documentation.  Academic dishonesty is a profoundly serious offense.  It is not tolerated at Lindsey Wilson College.  Students who are detected plagiarizing or cheating the first time may expect an ìFî for the activity in question or an ìFî for the course, at the discretion of the instructor.  All incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported by the instructor to the Provost along with copies of all relevant materials.  A second offense will cause the Provost to move the student before the campus Judicial Board for possible suspension or expulsion from the College.  Each instance of cheating or plagiarism is counted separately.  A student who cheats or plagiarizes on any two assignments during the same semester will be deemed guilty of two offenses.  Note: The College has purchased a web product for detecting plagiarized papers.

Statement on Learning/Physical Disabilities

Lindsey Wilson College accepts students with learning disabilities and provides reasonable accommodation to help them be successful.  Depending on the nature of the disability, some students may need to take a lighter course load and may need more than four years to graduate.  Students needing accommodation should apply as early as possible, usually before May 15.  Immediately after acceptance, students need to identify and document the nature of their disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the student to provide to the College appropriate materials documenting the learning disability, usually a recent high school Individualized Education Program (IEP) and results from testing done by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or qualified, licensed person.  The College does not provide assessment services for students who may be learning disabled.  Although LWC provides limited personal counseling for all students, the College does not have structured programs available for students with emotional or behavioral disabilities.  For more information, call Dr. David Ludden at 270-384-8080 or Dr. Lillian Roland at 270-384-8187.

Academic Support Center

The Academic Support Center offers peer tutoring to aid students in completing class assignments, preparing for exams and improving their understanding of content covered in a particular course.  In addition, computers are available for student use.

Students are encouraged to utilize this Center as a resource for improving study strategies and reading techniques.  The Center also offers assistance with other academic problems.  All services are free of charge to all Lindsey Wilson College students.

Final Exams

Final Exams are scheduled for the Fall 2003 semester on December 8-11 and May 3-6 for the Spring 2004 semester.  The academic calendar, which contains the schedule for finals, is in the College Catalog and course schedule listing.  Please make any necessary flight arrangements after the final exam week.  Students will not be permitted to take early finals unless extenuating circumstances exist.  ìExtenuating circumstanceî means illness, a verified family emergency or participation in officially sponsored travel in support of an event arranged by the College.  Travel arrangements must be made in sufficient time that tickets may be obtained after final exams and the semester is officially over.  All requests for early finals must be made in person to Dr. William Julian, Provost.