1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
EMG 499
Course Title: Supervised Student Teaching in the Middle Grades
Credit Hours: 12
2. Course Description: Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching; All teacher education methods
courses and completion of all courses in the emphasis area(s). Observation, participation and responsible
classroom teaching along with related professional activities including students at two non-consecutive
levels in the P-5 range.
3. Texts: "Elementary and Middle School Student Teaching Packet" (see field experiences website)
The Student Teaching Handbook - "Supervising Student Teachers, A Guide for Supervisors"
4. Course Objectives:
Through teaching experience in classroom settings, the student teacher will be able to:
1. Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in two content for the middle level classroom (or one
field with special education). (KTS 1; NMSA 4)
2. Effectively demonstrates professional roles, behaviors, and responsibilitiesof classroom teachers
educators. (KTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; NMSA 7)
3. Collaborate with colleagues, parents and other agencies to develop instructional programs which
support individual and group inquiry. (KTS 8; NMSA 3, 7)
4. Planning and implement activities to meet a wide variety of students' needs utilizing appropriate
school, university and community resources. (KTS 2, 3, 4; NMSA 5, 6)
5. Identify and interpret the physical, academic, social, cultural and emotional characteristics of young
adolescent students and the influence of these characteristics on instructional procedures. (KTS 2, 3,
4; NMSA 1)
6. Create a positive learning climate appropriate for young adolescents and the content area (KTS 2;
NMSA 2).
7. Demonstrate developmentally appropriate and effective classroom management strategies. (KTS 3;
NMSA 2)
8. Use technology effectively and ethically to enhance instruction and record keeping. (KTS 6; NMSA
5)
9. Identify, develop, and analyze appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies and
procedures. (KTS 5; NMSA 3, 5)
10. Collaborate with colleagues within interdisciplinary teams, content area departments, and/or small
learning communities. (KTS 8; NMSA 2; 7)
11. Demonstrate professional dispositions, skills, and ethical behaviors as described in the EKU
Dispositions Assessment form. (KTS 7, 8, 9; NMSA 7)
12. Develop long-range professional development goals and plan for a program of continued
professional development. (KTS 7, 9; NMSA 7)
5. Evaluation Methods:
Course is graded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory based upon:
1. On-going self evaluation including daily journal entries, video tapes of teaching and written
evaluations
2. Continuous assessment through individual conferences with cooperating teacher and university
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supervisor
3. Satisfactory mid-term evaluation form including the EKU Dispositions Assessment.
4. At least 3 observations of teaching by University Supervisor.
5. Satisfactory Final Evaluation for Student Teaching by both cooperating teacher and university
supervisor
6. Satisfactory completion of all required components of the Teacher Education Program Professional
e-portfolio, including sample instructional plans, assessments, KTIP-TPA Task Analyses, selfevaluation of video lesson, evidence of content mastery and evidence of leadership.
6. Student Progress: The student teaching supervisor will provide students with written information on
their progress in the course at least once prior to the midterm for each 8 week placement.
7. Attendance Policy: Student teachers are required to be at their assigned school every day. Any
absence must be made up with additional days, unless specifically allowed by the student teaching
supervisor and the Assistant Director for Professional Laboratory Experience. (See Student Teaching
Handbook) Excessive absences and/or tardies may result in extended assignments or an unsatisfactory
grade in student teaching.
8. Last days to drop student teaching or to withdraw from the University are included in the
University calendar (Colonel Compass).
9. Disabilities Statement.
If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please make an
appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you need
academic accommodations and are not registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with
Disabilities, please contact the Office on the third floor of the Student Services Building, by email at
disserv@eku.edu or by telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can
be made available in alternative forms. See note 2 below
10. Academic Integrity Statement.
Students are advised that EKU’s Academic Integrity policy will strictly be enforced in this course. The
Academic Integrity policy is available at www.academicintegrity.eku.edu. Questions regarding the
policy may be directed to the Office of Academic Integrity.
11. Course Requirements:
1. Orientation to and participation in all curricular and extra curricular activities which are part of the
classroom teacher's responsibility.
2. Preparation and implementation of long-range and daily plans which focus instruction on
Kentucky’s Program of Studies (including Academic expectations and Core Content for
Assessment).
3. Development of instructional materials and use of technology to create a media rich environment.
4. Selection and use of a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
5. Establishment of a positive classroom climate conducive to learning and challenging to all students.
6. Adaptation of instruction and content specific teaching methods to meet the needs of every student.
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7. Utilization of appropriate assessment strategies and processes for diagnostic and prescriptive
purposes and evaluation of performance.
8. Maintenance of accurate records.
12. Course Outline of Implementing Activities and Performance Events:
1. Take the Teacher Licensure Examinations (PRAXIS) required for certification and graduation.
2. Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
3. Observe teachers and analyze their instructional methods and classroom management
strategies.
4. Complete required forms and records for cooperating teacher(s) and university supervisor(s)
5. Attend professional development seminars in schools and at the university
6. Register with the EKU Career Services Office and complete a TC-1 form for initial teacher
certification.
7. Keep a professional reflective journal for continuous self-evaluation.
8. Develop a revised and up-to-date Professional Growth Plan aligned with Kentucky Teacher
Standards that accurately reflects identified areas for improvement.
9. Identify special needs, interests, and concerns of students.
10. Utilize a variety of research and evaluation techniques to locate resources for planning and
teaching.
11. Develop daily, weekly and long-range instructional plans with cooperating teacher and teaching
team.
12. Develop standards-based, thematic units of study.
13. Write effective, detailed lesson plans using the KTIP-TPA format and develop appropriate related
material and assessment procedures.
14. Develop portfolio tasks and performance events and develop reliable scoring guides for evaluation
of student work.
15. Effectively and ethically use technology to enhance student learning.
16. Relate lessons to students' prior knowledge and real world interests.
17. Teach concepts developing definitions, examples, attributes and non-examples.
18. Incorporate a variety of strategies and activities to meet individual differences.
19. Utilize visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches and cooperative learning/small group activities.
20. Satisfactorily complete a minimum of one week of solo teaching in each placement.
21. Demonstrate and communicate high expectations for all learners.
22. Utilize effective classroom management procedures which demonstrate respect and establish
rapport with all students.
23. Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning and plan
differentiated instructional strategies.
24. Evaluate student work and performance events and keep effective records.
25. Complete a self-evaluation of video-taped lesson.
26. Confer with and utilize constructive criticism of teaching provided by cooperating teacher(s),
teaching team, principal and university supervisor.
27. Organize a professional portfolio that meets the expectations for EKU’s Teaching Program Exit
Transition Point (Gate 4) including KTIP-TPA lesson plans, at least one standards-based unit of
study, examples of assessments, examples of student work, a classroom management plan and
other resources.
13. Additional requirements for graduate students in 700-level classes taught concurrently with 500-level
classes. Not applicable.
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All university communications sent via e-mail will be sent to this EKU e-mail address.
Revised Fall 2008
Dorie Combs, Ph.D.
Course P/N
EMG 499
Course Title
Supervised Student Teaching in the Middle Grades
RELATIONSHIP TO:
College of Education Conceptual Framework
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key Assessments
CF1
K, A, PA
CF2
K, A, PA
CF3
K, A, PA
KA 3, 6
KA 3, 6
KA 3, 6
CF4
K, A
CF5
K, A
Kentucky Teacher Standards – Initial or Advanced
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key Assessments
TS1
K, A,
PA
TS2
K, A,
PA
TS3
K, A.
PA
TS4
K, A.
PA
TS5
K, A.
PA
TS6
K, A.
PA
TS7
K, A,
PA
TS8
K, A,
PA
TS9
K, A,
PA
TS10
K, A.
PA
KA
2b,
2c, 3,
KA
2b,
2c, 3,
KA
2b,
2c, 3,
KA 3,
4, 5
KA
2b,
2c, 3,
4
KA 4
KA 3,
4
KA 4,
5b
KA
5, 6
KA 5
EKU Goals
EKU-G1
EKU–G2
EKU-G3
X
EKU-G4
X
EKU-G5
X
KERA Initiatives
Identify the initiative number(s) for each category
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Learner
Goals/Academic
Expectations
All P-5
Program of
Studies:
Understandings
All P-5
Program of
Studies: Skills &
Concepts
All P-5
Core Content
All P-5
EPSB Themes
K- Basic Knowledge, A- Application, PA- Portfolio Artifact, KA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6- Key Assessments
Diversity
Assessment
Literacy/Reading
K, A
K, A,PA
K, A
Closing
Achievement
Gap
K, A
SPA
National Middle School Association
Standard 1 Young Adolescent Development
Standard 2 Middle Level Philosophy and School Organization
Standard 3 Middle Level Curriculum and Assessment
Standard 4 Middle Level Teaching Fields
Standard 5 Middle Level Instruction and Assessment
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