UCCSTeach Apprentice Teaching
Course UTED 4730 - SECTION 001
Fall 2013
COE Mission:
We prepare teachers, leaders, and
counselors who
embrace equity, inquiry
and innovation.
COE Student Resource Office
Office Hours
8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Location: Sand Creek High School
Time: D49 district teaching hours (7/29 – 12/13)
UCCSTeach Supervisors:
Office: Osborne A331
Contact:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Site Coordinator:
Site Professor:
Required Materials: UCCSTeach Apprentice Teaching
Handbook, assigned readings
Contact
Co-Requisites: UTED 4731 - Apprentice Teaching Seminar
education@uccs.edu
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all UCCSTeach
Program courses: UTED 1010; UTED 1020; UTED 2010;
UTED 2020; UTLS 3030; UTLS 3040; UTLS 3480; UTED
4710; UTED 4720
Phone: 719-255-4996
Fax:
719-255-4110
Columbine Hall
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
http://www.uccs.edu/~coe/
Course Description: The purpose of Apprentice Teaching is to
offer UCCSTeach students a culminating experience that
provides them with the tools needed for their first teaching
jobs. In Apprentice Teaching, students are immersed in the
expectations, processes, and rewards of teaching.
Apprentice Teaching reinforces and expands teaching strategies
that teacher candidates have developed through their
coursework and field experiences. This course is supervised by
master teachers who provide regular, intensive feedback to
each teacher candidate individually.
The core course components focus on classroom management
and time management strategies, parent/teacher communication
strategies, school culture and school dynamics. Teacher
candidates also dual enroll in a Seminar course (UTED 4731)
This Seminar is designed to provide a highly supportive
environment that promotes collaboration, reflection and
sharing.
Course Objectives: Teacher candidates will be able to:
1)
demonstrate knowledge about student literacy as it applies to math and/or science.
2)
design instruction appropriate for all students that reflects an understanding of math or
science.
3)
demonstrate knowledge about strategies, planning practices, assessment techniques, and
appropriate accommodations to ensure student learning.
4)
utilize and apply content knowledge to facilitate student learning while integrating
literacy and mathematics.
5)
demonstrate ability to successfully manage a classroom with regard to effective use of
time, communication with parents, students, and colleagues.
6)
demonstrate record keeping procedures that will support and enhance student learning.
7)
promote student learning by providing individualized instruction that makes use of
effective communication techniques, instructional strategies that actively engage all
students in the learning process, and timely high-quality feedback.
8)
apply technology to support student instructions and enhance student learning.
9)
fulfill professional roles and responsibilities and adhere to legal and ethical requirements
of the profession; evaluate his/her own performance and develop professional
development plan to improve upon that performance.
10)
demonstrate the highest level of professionalism regarding punctuality, all forms of
communication, attire, collegial interactions, respect for students, responsibility for
student learning, work ethic, perseverance, organization & planning, technology & social
media, workplace policies, and confidentiality.
11)
successfully complete a Teacher Work Sample (TWS) and an educational portfolio.
Colorado Teacher Quality Standards Coverage
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Objective
Description
1
Demonstrate knowledge about student
literacy as it applies to math and/or
science
Design instruction appropriate for all
students that reflects an understanding of
math or science
Demonstrate knowledge about strategies,
planning practices, assessment
techniques, and appropriate
accommodations to ensure student
learning
Utilize and apply expert content
knowledge to facilitate student learning
while integrating literacy and
mathematics
Demonstrate ability to successfully
manage a classroom with regard to
effective use of time, communication
with parents, students, and colleagues
Demonstrate record keeping procedures
that will support and enhance student
learning
Promote student learning by providing
individualized instruction that makes use
of effective communication techniques,
instructional strategies that actively
engage all students in the learning
process, and timely high-quality feedback
Apply technology to support student
instructions and enhance student learning
Fulfill professional roles and
responsibilities and adhere to legal and
ethical requirements of the profession;
evaluate his/her own performance and
develop professional development plan to
improve upon that performance
Demonstrate the highest level of
professionalism regarding punctuality, all
forms of communication, attire, collegial
interactions, respect for students,
responsibility for student learning, work
ethic, perseverance, organization &
planning, technology & social media,
workplace policies, and confidentiality
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
CTQS
Assessment Method
1b
TWS, portfolio, lesson
plans, observations
1a, 1c, 1d, 1f,
3b, 3c, 3d, 3e
TWS, portfolio, lesson
plans
1a, 3b, 3c, 3d, TWS, portfolio, lesson
6b
plans, observations
1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, Lesson plans,
1e, 1f
observations
2a, 2c, 2d, 2f
Observations
2e
TWS, post-conferences
1f, 2b, 2c, 2d,
3a, 3c
TWS, lesson plans,
observations
3d
TWS, portfolio, lesson
plans, observations
Observations, postconferences
4a, 5b, 5c, 6b
5a, 5d
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Observations, lesson
plans, dispositions
Technology Competencies:
It is expected that students begin our program with foundational technology skills that include
digital word processing, digital and online formats (e.g. Blackboard) and using online research
databases. Knowledge of the use of technology-supported multimedia, such as PowerPoint and
other audio/video resources, is expected. Students who need assistance with building
technological skills should speak with their professor to learn about technology resources in the
COE and at UCCS.
Using your UCCS email account is a requirement of this course due to digital delivery of course
content. All students must obtain a UCCS email address and check it regularly (every day) so as
not to miss announcements. If your UCCS email address is not your primary one, please have
emails from UCCS rerouted to the one you check daily.
Attendance, Preparation, and Participation: Students are expected to maintain high standards
of ethical and professional conduct. This includes attending class, being adequately prepared,
contributing to class discussions, submitting high caliber work and representing your own work
fairly and honestly. As an important member of a classroom community, attendance and
punctuality is mandatory. You must actively engage in class and group work to maximize your
learning in this course.
If you must miss a class, please inform the professor by phone or email prior to class. It is the
responsibility of the student to obtain course information that is missed during the absence.
Unexcused absences will result in a lower grade.
Professional Behavior:
Professional behavior is necessary for you to be a successful member of a learning community.
Please monitor your participation in class discussions and group work and find ways to
contribute intelligently to the discussion without silencing others. All written assignments must
be computer generated unless otherwise indicated by the professor. Professional behavior will be
expected in your future teaching/counseling career and is often the hallmark of career success.
Diversity Statement: The faculty of the College of Education is committed to preparing
students to recognize, appreciate, and support diversity in all forms – including ethnic, cultural,
religious, gender, economic, sexual orientation and ability – while striving to provide fair and
equitable treatment and consideration for all. Any student who believes that he/she has not been
treated fairly or equitably for any reason should bring it to the attention of the instructor,
Department Chair or the Dean of the College of Education.
Accommodations: The College of Education wishes to fully include persons with disabilities in
this course. In compliance with section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
UCCS is committed to ensure that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability … shall,
solely by reason of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity…” If you are a student with a
disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to
contact and register with the Disabilities Services Office, and provide them with documentation
of your disability, so they can determine what accommodations are appropriate for your
situation.
To avoid any delay in the receipt of accommodations, you should contact the Disability Services
Office as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and disability
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accommodations cannot be provided until a “Faculty Accommodation Letter” from the
Disability Services office has been given to the professor by the student. Please contact
Disability Services for more information about receiving accommodations at Main Hall room
105, 719-255-3354 or dservice@uccs.edu .
Military Students: Military students who have the potential to participate in military activities
including training and deployment should consult with faculty prior to registration for any
course, but no later than the end of the first week of classes. At this time, the student should
provide the instructor with a schedule of planned absences, preferably signed by the student's
commander, in order to allow the instructor to evaluate and advise the student on the possible
impact of the absences.
In this course, the instructor will consider absences due to participation in verified military
activities to be excused absences, on par with those due to other unavoidable circumstances such
as illness. If, however, it appears that military obligations will prevent adequate attendance or
performance in the course, the instructor may advise the student to register for the course at
another time, when she/he is more likely to be successful.
Student Appeals:
Students enrolled in programs or courses in the College of Education may access the COE
Appeal/Exception Form at:
http://www.uccs.edu/Documents/coe/studentresources/AppealsForm2009.pdf. This form is to be
used for an appeal when a student is:
(1) denied admission to professional education program
(2) denied permission to student teach or complete professional internship
(3) removed from a professional education program or internship
(4) denied permission to graduate due to missing requirements
(5) requesting an exception to specific policies, procedures, or requirements
(6) requesting a grade change
This form is not to be used for requests to take classes out of sequence or to take a class without
the proper prerequisites. Such requests should be initiated with the department chair.
UCCS Student Code of Conduct:
The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to maintain the general welfare of the university
community. The university strives to make the campus community a place of study, work, and
residence where people are treated, and treat one another, with respect and courtesy.
http://www.uccs.edu/~oja/student-conduct/student-code-of-conduct.html
UCCS Student Rights and Responsibilities:
http://www.uccs.edu/orientation/student-rights-and-responsibilities.html
UCCS Academic Ethics Code:
http://www.uccs.edu/Documents/vcaf/200-019%20StudentAcademic%20Ethics.pdf
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Required Resources
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UCCSTeach Apprentice Teaching Handbook
Course Expectations
This course is conceived of as an internship. The UCCSTeach Apprentice Teaching Handbook
provides more detail on expectations for student teaching and assessments to evaluate your
readiness to teach. We highlight key points in the Apprentice Teaching Handbook in this course
syllabus.
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Performance in Teaching Responsibilities
Observations
Colorado Teacher Quality Standards & Teacher Candidate Standards Verification Form
Teacher Work Sample (TWS)
Electronic Performance Portfolio
Mid-­‐Assignment Assessment & Growth Conference
Final Evaluation
Grading Policy
Percentage
94-100
90-93
87-89
84-86
80-83
77-79
74-76
70-73
67-69
60-63
59 and below
Letter Grade Earned
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
DF
Observations/dispositions
Teacher Work Sample
Portfolio
TOTAL
400 points
250 points
250 points
900 points
UTED 4730 Apprentice Teaching is conceived of as the internship portion of your student
teaching experience. To pass student teaching you must:
• Earn a B- or better for the course.
• Complete attendance dates specified in your student teaching confirmation (or as
amended during the semester due to illness or other events)
• Satisfy, or demonstrate proficiency on, Colorado Teacher Quality Standards (CTQS)
outlined in the Student Teaching Standards Verification Form.
• Satisfy, or demonstrate proficiency on, the Teacher Work Sample (TWS) and Portfolio
• Receive a recommendation of PASS from your site professor and clinical teacher
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Your clinical teacher(s) and professional support network will collaboratively determine
successful completion of student teaching and recommend a pass or fail to the Co-Director of
UCCSTeach. In cases of disagreement, the Co-Director of UCCSTeach will work with all parties
to resolve disagreements; ultimately, though, the Co-Director of UCCSTeach will have the final
say in decisions about whether to pass a teacher candidate and/or recommend for licensure.
Note: Passing Apprentice Teaching is one of several requirements to be satisfied for licensure
recommendation. Refer to the Apprentice Teaching Handbook regarding the full set of
requirements to be met before UCCS will sign an institutional recommendation for an initial
Colorado teaching license.
References
http://www.uteach-institute.org/
www.cde.state.co.us/
http://www.colorado.edu/education/students/studentteach/stteach.html
http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cilicprogs/citelp.html
Standards Covered:
Colorado Teacher Quality Standards
Quality Standard I: Element a-f
Quality Standard II: Element a-f
Quality Standard III: Element a-h
Quality Standard IV: Element a-c
Quality Standard V: Element a-d
Quality Standard VI: Element a-b
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards addressed in this course:
3.4, 6.1, 7.1-7.6, 8.1-8.4, 8.7-8.9, 16.2, 16.3
National Science Teacher Association Standards addressed in this course:
1a-1d, 5a-5f, 6a, 6b, 8a-8c, 9b, 9c, 10a-10d
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