A. General Information:

Instructor: Dr. Bill Brown
Time: 11:30 ­ 12:20
Location: EDUC 201
Office: Education Building #103
Office Hours: TBA.
Telephone: 8062
e-mail: brownbi@lindsey.edu
Internet Access: http://bcbrown.simplenet.com/lindsey_courses/4333

B. Course Information:
Course Description: The study of the philosophies and organization of instruction in the middle grades, methods for the teaching majors, discipline strategies, and classroom management techniques that are suitable for rural/small school setting.

Text: Callahan, Joseph F.; Clark, Leonard H.; Kellough, Richard D., (2002) Teaching in the Middle & Secondary Schools, Sixth Edition: New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. Patricia A. Richard-Amato and Marguerite Ann Snow.

Multicultural Education Annual Editions 2003/04, Dushkin/McGraw-Hill Publishing Group Inc.

Supplemental Text: Transformations. Kentucky Department of Education (on reserve in library)
Core Content for Assessment, Version 1.0. Kentucky Department of Education. (Note: this is available on cd-rom from the bookstore.)

Course/Content Objectives address Lindsey Wilson College Basic Competencies:

     4. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic use of computers
     8. Demonstrate competency in their majors.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: (For Education majors these objectives address

New Teacher Standards:

     Standard I  - Designs/Plans Curriculum
     Standard II - Creates/Maintains Learning Climate
     Standard III - Implements/Manages Instruction
     Standard IV - Assesses and Communicates Learning Results
     Standard V - Reflects/Evaluates Teaching/Learning
     Standard VI - Collaborates with Colleagues/Parents/others
     Standard VII - Engages in Professional Development
     Standard VIII - Knowledge of Content
     Standard IX - Demonstrates Implementation of Technology

1. Describe the characteristics of the middle school child. (AT 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)

2. Develop a learning center to reinforce individualized instruction. (AT 9)

3. Recognize the intellectual, social and emotional development of middle school students. (AT 1, 2, 3, 4)

4. Describe the characteristics of the middle school teacher. (AT 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

5. Select, design, organize and employ objectives, strategies and materials for teaching the middle school student in rural/small school settings. (AT 3, 4)

6. Write a reflective class journal. (AT 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)

7. Organize students for effective whole-class, small group, and individual work. (AT 3, 4)

8. Use a variety of effective instructional strategies and materials appropriate to diverse cultural groups and
individual learning styles. (AT 1, 3, 4)

9. Interpret studentsí progress to the students, parents, and administrators. (AT 3, 4, 6)

10. Take a position on issues of concern to the profession. (AT 1, 7, 8, 9)

11. Identify the impact of societal changes in schools. (AT 1)

12. Participate in professional collaboration through clinical experience. (AT 7)

13. Convey information about effective participation in Education Systems - Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) (AT 6, 7)

14. Discuss the professional ethics of confidentiality as it relates to records, students rights and evaluation. (AT 2, 6, 7, 8)

15. Use Transformations, Core Contents, and the "New Teacher Outcomes" to incorporate various instructional strategies in lesson planning and peer teaching activities. (AT 3, 4)

16. Demonstrate a knowledge of current classroom technology use through producing an electronic learning center. (AT 3, 4)

17. Demonstrate a knowledge of school safety issues by researching a presenting findings relating to a specific school safety issue. (AT 5)

Assessment Tasks

1. Read article from Multicultural Education 2002/03 (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 Dec. 6. (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. 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 December 6.
- 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 - Ten classroom visits of one hour 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 4333 instructor using the KTIP format. A lesson plan and cooperating teacher evaluation must be turned in with completed videotape. Observation logs will have a value of 10 points each. Logs 1-5 due TBA, Logs 1-10 due December 6. (Note: Please get forms in to Mr. Ennis.) (Total 90 points for 9 observations AND 60 points for the videotaped presentation). TOTAL 150 points)(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 writer’s 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 writer’s words, but also any paraphrase or summary of another writer’s 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 “F” for the activity in question or an “F” 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.  “Extenuating circumstance” 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.