EDML 286

Spring 2010

Classroom Management &Internship Support Seminar

Wednesdays, 3:30- 6:30

Williston Central School

 

Instructors:

Beth Brodie MAT                                                                           Wednesday Afternoons

405 Waterman Bldg.

bbrodie@sover.net

802-338-1844                                                                                3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

 

Course Description:

 

Goals

 

1. To provide a structure and support system for interns during their practicum.

2. To explore current practices and responsibilities for teachers, covering all aspects of their role as a teacher.

3. To encourage teachers to constantly explore how to meet the needs of all learners.

4. To facilitate the completion of the ROPA portfolio necessary for certification by the state of Vermont.

 

Learning Outcomes:

 

      1.   Interns will have adequate knowledge of the structures, initiatives and policies of their school to work                  effectively within that framework.

2.   Interns will feel a sense of collegial support during their practicum.

3.     Interns will apply the Four Agreements to their internship experience through a weekly log entry and/or in-class discussion.

4.   Interns will construct a Level I Licensure portfolio based on six ROPA entries.

5.     Interns will analyze both the school-wide and mentor teacher’s classroom discipline approach

6.     Interns will create a supportive and productive learning environment.

 

 

Structure : The seminar will be comprised of three components. The first is to provide check-in and a structure for teachers to explore solutions for issues through dialogue with a group of colleagues. The second is informational and will provide guest speakers and readings on topics germane to the needs of all teachers. The third and final focus is the construction of a professional portfolio, which is one of the requirements for obtaining a Level I teaching license in Vermont. The development of this portfolio will demonstrate that the intern has achieved the Five Standards and 16 Principles for Vermont Educators.  It will also reflect how the intern’s professional and personal experiences have shaped his/her own unique approach to teaching and learning for middle level students.  

 

 

 

 Course Products

Attendance & Participation                                                                            20 points

Blog entries                                                                                                     10 points

ROPA Entry  # 2                                                                                            10 points

ROPA Entry  # 3                                                                                            10 points

ROPA Entry  # 5                                                                                            10 points

ROPA Entry  # 6                                                                                            10 points        

Educational Philosophy paper                                                                                   20  points

Being cheerful at the end of the day                                                               10 points

TOTAL                                                                                                          100

 

 

Required Texts

 

·      Level I Licensure Portfolio Handbook for the Middle Level Education Program

·      Instructor-selected readings/handouts

 

National Middle School (NMSA) Standards – addressed by this course:

Standard 1. Young Adolescent Development

 

Middle level teacher candidates understand the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to young adolescent development, and they provide opportunities that support student development and learning.

 

v  Understand the range of individual differences of all young adolescents and the implications of these differences for teaching and learning.

v  Understand that the development of all young adolescents occurs in the context of classrooms, families, peer groups, communities and society.

v  Establish close, mutually respectful relationships with all young adolescents that support their intellectual, ethical, and social growth.

v  Create and maintain supportive learning environments that promote the healthy development of all young adolescents

 

 

Standard 5.  Middle Level Instruction and Assessment

 

Middle level teacher candidates understand and use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to effective instruction and assessment, and they employ a variety of strategies for a developmentally appropriate climate to meet the varying abilities and learning styles of all young adolescents.

 

v  Know effective, developmentally responsive classroom management techniques.

v  Value the need for providing and maintaining environments that maximize student learning

v  Establish equitable, caring, and productive learning environments for all young adolescents.

v  Employ fair, effective, developmentally responsive classroom management techniques.

v  Understand how to motivate all young adolescents and facilitate their learning through the use of a wide variety of developmentally responsive materials and resources (e.g., technological resources, manipulative materials).

 

Other Important Information:

 

1.             Course Accommodations  

If you have a documented disability that warrants accommodation in this course, please make an appointment with the instructor at your earliest convenience.  The Middle Level Teacher Education Program is committed to facilitating your success and will make appropriate accommodations that will increase your learning opportunities in this class. If you have not already contacted ACCESS, please do so.  They are located at A170 Living/Learning; Telephone: 656-2233.

 

 

 

2.         UVM Learning Cooperative Information

Your ability to communicate through writing is an essential skill and required for success in this course.  For one-on-one assistance with any stage of the writing process (including proofreading and technical assistance) as well as help with study skills such as time management and organization, please contact the Learning Cooperative at 244 Commons Living/Learning, Telephone: 656-4075.

 

3.         Attendance Policy

Attendance is of the utmost importance for this class.  Your final grade will be lowered 1% for each absence. Three credit hours equal 3 contact hours per week, so one hour equals one absence. Absences are only excused at the discretion of the instructor, with the exception of formal medical absences.

 

4.         Grading/Assessment Policies  

Assignments are due at the beginning of class of the day specified.  Late assignments will be penalized at least one letter grade and accepted at the discretion of the instructor. Plagiarism results in a failing grade for the assignment and recommended dismissal from the course and program.  Students should retain ALL returned and assessed work.

 

Grading Scale

A = 90-100%, Distinguished

B = 80-89%, Proficient

C = 70-79%, Emerging

D = 60-69%, Poor/Unsatisfactory

F = <59%, Unacceptable 

 

 

5.   A.P.A. Format  

 

All writing should be conform to A.P.A. format, which is the format generally accepted for all educational writing and publishing. The A.P.A. Manual can be found at the Bailey Howe Library, the UVM bookstore and online.

 

6. In the case of severely inclement weather, an email will be sent as quickly as possible if the class is going to be canceled.