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1
Sept 3 |
Introduction
to course, field work and paperwork
What sorts of things can we find out with science? Cat's Meow |
Enroll in course - get signatures from Single Subject Office if needed |
| Week
2
Sept. 10 |
WED:
4:00-6:45 in University Theater
Dr. Steve Turley, Chair SSCP Credentialing in California, CSULB's program, CSTP |
*autobiography
- see description in course reader
Be sure to bring the packet of EDSS300 handouts from the Univeristy Bookstore to this presentation |
| Week
3
Sept. 17 |
Intro.
to sci ed. standards
Nature of Science activity - what is science and how is it done? check activity Observation vs. Inference |
Read
chapters 1-2 Jones
Read chapters 1-2 Weiner * Request transcripts and letters of recommendation TB test/chest X-ray (needed before you can do field work!) |
| Week
4
Sept. 24 |
Science
Demonstrations do's and don'ts
Teacher behavior research (intro) Begin curriculum evaluation (GEMS) Introduction to case study of a school Arranging the classroom QUIZ |
Read
chapter 3-4 Jones
continue reading Weiner Field Work: DRAW A MAP OF THE CLASSROOM QUIZWhat everyone should know about the science SSCP (based on Dr. Turley's presentation and EDSS300C coursepack) |
| Week
5
Oct. 1 |
Science
Demonstrations - each of you will do a science demonstration (not activity)
for the class. Bring a blank VHS videotape. If you need materials from
me for your demo let me know by Monday 9/29.
Questioning
strategies
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LAST
DAY TO SUBMIT PETITION FOR "FIELD WORK EQUIVALENCE" (if you currently teach
science, have completed field work at another institution, run science
camps, etc.) Letters should be from school, on letter head, and must accompany
your petition.
Read Corbett & Wilson, continue reading Weiner * Application Item: transcripts turned in to SSCP office for GPA review * e-mail directions for you demonstration for posting on course homepage |
| Week
6
Oct. 8 |
WED:
Technology
in the classroom
(meet in computer lab LA5-369) * web searching * attending a conference * what research says to the science teacher (T-Ed research) * introduction to power point |
Read
Gotcha!
and Validating Information on the Internet
Finish Weiner (book) * mini paper Complete related reading assignment (Weiner and Corbett/Wilson) (pg. 12 in coursepack)
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| Week
7
Oct. 15 |
Group
work - share power points (created in class last week), develop a single
presentation for the class.
Curriculum evaluation - TOPS |
VT
analysis due
(demo) see guideline in coursepack (pg. 9)
Read Johnson (hand-out) Read Blosser * Field Work: Reflective Journal Vignette #1 |
| Week
8
Oct. 22 |
Power
point presentations (VT) What research says to the science teacher
Questions (part 2) Learning theories (intro.) Lesson Planning - addressing different learning styles/multiple intelligences in a single lesson |
Have
copies of PPT presentation for classmates
Complete the learning style inventories (coursepack) Read Jones chapter 5-8 * Paper:
Case study of your school is due
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| Week
9
Oct. 29 |
Introduction
to Topics in Special Education Modifying activities for students with special
needs
Classroom Managment High and low tech in the classroom |
Read
Weld
Read Jones chapter 9-19 (students will be assigned a chapter) * Application Item: advising session with me completed (planning matrix completed at the advising meeting) * Preliminary list of student goals due * VT analysis due (PPT - see page 9) |
| Week
10
Nov. 5 |
field
work discussions
management and learning styles continued CLAD/SDAIE Using PPT research, readings and observations to support our goals for students |
* Field Work: Reflective Journal Vignette #2 |
| Week
11
Nov. 12 |
Introduction to probeware - computer probes to collect data for lab activities | * Paper Statement of Professional Goals (see guidelines for how to write this paper) |
| Week
12
Nov. 19 |
Curriculum
evaluation (cont.)
Field trips Guest: Dean Gilbert, Science Curriculum Coordinator, LA County Office of Education |
Science
Department Interviews (minimally you have contacted your assigned faculty
member to arrange the interview)
Read Jones chapter 20-24 (specified chapters) |
| Week
13
Nov. 26 |
Supplementing
units
Year-long & Unit Planning (in teams) Assessment & Evaluation |
*
mini-paper Self Assessment
* PROGRAM APPLICATION or DELAY ADMIT FORM (This includes the application and related paperwork submitted with the checklist. The only missing items will be departmental interviews and field work evaluation forms.) |
| Week
14
Dec. 3 |
Assessment
& Evaluation (cont.)
Using assessment data to inform instruction Critically analyzing teaching Teacher as researcher |
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Field Work logs, assessment of internship (to
be done in class), field notes (see list of required field work activities)
Read Jones 25-26 |
| Week
15
Dec. 10 |
School
organization professional development.
Fill out various course evaluation forms |
* self evaluation of VT (activity/lesson/reflection/changes) |
| Week 16
exam week |
Final Exam
Exit Interview |
Exit Interviews with me to be conducted during exam week. Departmental Interviews should be arranged well in advance of week 15.
Please note: late work will be penalized.You must earn a B in this course to be eligible for Single Subject Credential Program Admission.