CI6001
Course Name/Number: CI6001 Learning and Teaching in Grades 4-5
Description: The course is for licensed Pk-3 teachers interested in adding the ECE
Generalist Endorsement for grades 4/5. The course will address interdisciplinary teaching
of Language Arts and Social Studies content.
Credit Hours: 3
Required or Elective: Required
Faculty Members who Teach the course: Emilie Camp
Prerequisites: Must have current K-3 teaching license
Textbook(s): None
Resource Materials: Various journal articles
Marker Assignments:
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
How is this outcome assessed?
1. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge and know how to provide
instruction that relates skills, concepts, and ideas across the social studies and language
arts disciplines.
Interdisciplinary instruction simulation and reflection
2. Know how to identify problems and formulate research questions and be able to use
problem-solving and decisions-making processes to gather and communicate information
in response.
Research/inquiry project
3. Understand and plan instruction in various stages of writing, including prewriting,
drafting, editing, and revising.
Writing process lesson plans and inquiry project
4. Know characteristics and uses of a variety of primary and secondary sources and use
these sources to acquire information in the inquiry process
Lesson plans and inquiry project
5. Analyze print materials, images, and electronic media for the multiple messages and
meanings found in them
Image and language analysis
6. Know and apply appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop students
writing, inquiry, and research skills.
Lesson plans
7. Know how to promote students’ use of technological tools in acquiring social science
and language arts research and inquiry skills.
Lesson plans
8. Demonstrate knowledge of forms of assessment appropriate for evaluating students’
progress and needs in social studies and language arts.
Lesson plans
9. Provide appropriate instruction that integrates social studies and language arts skills and
content, while actively engaging students in the learning process. Assessment: field-based
experience implementation of lesson plans
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Alignment with Transformation Initiative:
In view of this conceptual framework and our urban mission, the goal for our
Transformation Initiative is to improve the performance of students in high needs schools
by preparing educators who recognize the moral imperative to meet the needs of each
student. We will prepare educators who are committed to each student, caring about
each individual, and competent in evidence-based and data driven instruction. Themes
addressed:
 Helping candidates come to terms with unintentional barriers and bias.
 Implementation of research-based strategies.
 Academic language development
Alignment with Conceptual Framework:
This course addresses these institutional standards:
Candidates of the University of Cincinnati are committed, caring, competent educators
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with foundation knowledge, including knowledge of how each individual learns
and develops within a unique developmental context.
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with content knowledge, able to articulate the central concepts, tools of
inquiry, and the structures of their discipline.
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able to address issues of diversity with equity and posses skills unique to urban
education including culturally responsive practice.
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able to use technology to support their practice.
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who use assessment and research to inform their efforts and improve student
outcomes.
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who demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge, grounded in evidencebased practices, and maximizing the opportunity for learning, and
professionalism.
Alignment with Specialized Program Association:
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Language Arts and Social Studies
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Knowledge of Learners
Knowledge of the field of literacy: Reading-Language Arts
Equity, fairness, and diversity
Learning Environments
Instructional resources
Instructional decision-making
Assessment
Integration
Reading
Writing
Listening and speaking
Viewing
Teacher as Learner
Developing social understanding, engagement, and civic identity
Content
Instruction
Diversity
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Alignment with Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession:
 Standard Number 1. Teachers understand student learning and development and
respect the diversity of the students they teach.
 Standard Number 2. Teachers know and understand the content area for which
they have instructional responsibility.
 Standard Number 3. Teachers understand and use varied assessments to inform
instruction, evaluate and ensure student learning.
 Standard Number 4. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction that advances
the learning of each individual student.
 Standard Number 5. Teachers create learning environments that promote high
levels of learning and achievement for all students.
Alignment with State Requirements: Early Childhood Generalist 4/5 Endorsement
program
Attendance Policies: Attendance for this class is required. Missing more than one class will
negatively affect your final grade in the course. For class preparation, students are
expected to come on time, complete the reading/assignments, prepare answers to the
questions in preparation of the meeting, complete in-class assignments, and participate in
a lively class discussion.
Academic Integrity Policy The University Rules, including the Student Code of Conduct,
and other policies of the department, college, and university related to academic integrity
will be enforced. Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism, cheating,
or falsifying field work will be dealt with according to the severity of the misconduct.
Dishonesty in any form may result in a failing grade in a course and/or suspension or
dismissal from a program (e.g., graduate or undergraduate).
Electronic Communication Policy; All communication outside of class will be conducted via
email to the student’s bearcat online account. Replies will be within 72 hours, whenever
possible. At times I am engaged in national activities that preclude access to email.
Grading:
Grading Scale
A =
950 - 1000 points
A- =
900 – 949.9 points
B+ =
850 – 899.9 points
B =
800 – 849.9 points
B- =
750 – 799.9 points
C+ =
700 – 749.9 points
C =
650 – 699.9 points
C- =
600 – 649.9 points
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F
=
4
<600 points
Topics:
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Exam
Week
What is interdisciplinary instruction?
Interdisciplinary vs. Integrated Curriculum
Writing in English Language Arts and the Content Areas
Review of ODE Standards – English Language Arts and Social Studies
Literature Circles in the Content Areas
Introduction to Planning/Long term and Short term
Using literature to address content standards
Primary Sources
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Writing Process
Writing Workshop
Informational Texts: Fiction or Nonfiction?
Multimedia Projects for bridging content areas
Assessment
Assessment
Multi-genre project presentations
Special Needs Policy – ―If you have a disability (e.g., visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical
impairment, communication disorder, and/or specific learning disability, etc.) which may influence your
performance in this course, you must meet with the Disability Services Office (DSO) to arrange for
reasonable accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to meet all the requirements of this
course. If you require accommodations due to disability, please contact DSO at 513-556-6823, Campus
Location: 210 University Pavilion. You will be provided an Accommodation Form indicating your
accommodation needs for the quarter. Please present this form to me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure
your accommodation needs are discussed, agreed upon, and provided.‖ (see
http://www.uc.edu/aess/programs_services/disability.html).
Religious Observance and Class Attendance – ―Any UC student who is unable to attend classes or
participate in any examination, study or work requirement on some particular day(s) because of his or
her religious belief should be given the opportunity either to make up the work that was missed or to do
alternative work that is intrinsically no more difficult than the original exam or assignment — provided
that the makeup work does not create an unreasonable burden upon University of Cincinnati and its
faculty. Upon request and timely notice, students should be provided reasonable accommodation.‖ (see
http://www.uc.edu/registrar/policies_and_procedures/religious_observances_statement.html).
"I" (Incomplete) – No grades of ―Incomplete‖ will be assigned unless there are extreme circumstances
AND a contract to complete the work is developed and signed by the student and the instructor prior to
the last week of class. It is the student’s responsibility to approach the instructor with the request for an
incomplete. Please note that a grade of ―I‖ will automatically be converted to an ―F‖ grade one
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calendar year after the initial grade was assigned. (see
http://www.uc.edu/registrar/faculty_resources/grading_scales.html).
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Copyright – ―Copyright infringement is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct - Misuse of
Information Technology. Students who are found to be illegally sharing files will be subject to a
procedural review to determine responsibility under the Code. If responsible, this offense will become
part of each student's permanent judicial file with the University.‖ (see
http://www.uc.edu/conduct/Copyright_Infringement.html).
“AESS (Academic Excellence & Support Services) provides comprehensive, student-centered and
university-wide programs, resources and services designed to promote transformative academic
excellence through individual and group support. AESS comprises Disability Services and the Learning
Assistance Center. We encourage any student with a disability who needs academic assistance to
contact Disability Services. Learning Assistance is here to help all students who need help with tutoring,
study skills, or other services. Additionally, our services are designed to help all UC students become
successful independent learners, as well as assist in the retention and graduation of all students.
Disability services, tutoring, and other learning resources are free to students!‖ (see
http://www.uc.edu/aess.html).