EDSS 300C                                   Fall 2003
Introducation to Teaching Science
Date
Tentative Class Schedule
Work Due
Week 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
Diversity in the classroom
Goals for students

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)

 

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
 

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
* 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.
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