EDU 6538- Dimensions of Learning II Master of Teaching Arts (MTA) MTA Advisor: Office: Merleen D. Ivey Lowery Hall/Office 402 (W) 601-925-3404 Name _______________________ # _____ Date _______________________________ mivey@mc.edu (Fax) 601-925-3840 Adjunct Supervisors: TBA Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate School; EDU 6506; EDU 6554; EDU 6537; an appointment as a teacher in the area of licensure being sought, the appointment of a field-based mentor/colleague; and an active MC e-mail address. Course Description: This is the first-, of a two-semester internship, which introduces the practice of teaching from social and cultural perspectives. Emphasis is on understanding the linkage between theory and practice. The course is field-based and introduces the student to the concepts, contexts, and practices of teaching. The interning MTA teacher will maintain communication with the university supervisor, principal and college/mentor about his/her experiences in the classroom via class meetings and course assignments. Conceptual Framework Perhaps the most significant redemptive spiritual symbol of the Christian Church and therefore, the Christian College, is the cross. As a distinctly Christian university, Mississippi College is determined to fulfill its historic mission and its contemporary mission in such a way as to apply this redemptive symbol through practical and temporal programs. The historical mission for the college is still etched on the entrance and exit portals: “Enter Here to Increase in Stature, Knowledge and Wisdom” and “Depart to Share Your Culture with All Mankind”. The contemporary mission statements of the University as well as the School of Education and the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership are much more comprehensive in nature but still adhere to the basic purpose of ministering to society. It is our contention that “Reflective Practitioners” who are caring and competent and who are under girded by Christian principles are excellent examples of program completers who can effectively personify the intersection of the institution’s historic and contemporary missions. We believe that placing an image of the cross behind the teacher education/leadership program model sets a suitable and coherent philosophical framework for teacher education and leadership at Mississippi College. The Image in the foreground of the graphic representing the conceptual framework illustrates the temporal nature of teacher educator and leadership programs at Mississippi College. The symbolic architecture suggests that Mississippi College graduates serve mankind in time and that their belief that teachers and other school leaders will become beacons in society. The Mississippi College magazine is the Beacon. We believe that teachers and other school leaders will become beacons in their communities when they are, in fact, “competent, caring, Christian reflective practitioners”. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Mississippi College students should display academic integrity in all situations. Honesty is expected from all students at all times. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, and falsifying information, is a serious offense and is subject to sever penalty (See: Mississippi College Graduate Bulletin). INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, discussion, demonstrations, modeling, and cooperative groups. DIMENSIONS II Final Grade Assessments/Evaluations: (Record scores here) Points Percentage 1. MC E-Mail Account Established - - - - - - - - - - - - _____ / 100 = 1% 2. Class Attendance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _____ / 100 = 4% 3. Class Participation (*See below) - - - - - - - - - - - - - _____ / 100 = 20% 4. Pre-Teaching Questionnaire I & II - - - - - _____ _____ / 100 = 25% 5. Teaching Observation I & II - - - - - - - - - - _____ _____ / 100 = 25% 6. Post-Teaching Observation I & II - - - - - - _____ _____ / 100 = 25% 100% * Post your weekly scores here # Date ___ Class Participation Activities __ ________ Grade___ 1. ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________ Grading Scale: A = 94–100 / B+ = 90-93 / B = 85–89 / C+ = 82-84 / C = 75-81 / D = 70-74 / F = 69-0 I = (See Graduate School Bulletin for details for receiving and removing incomplete grades. EVALUATIONS: See FAQs and rubrics for each criteria listed above. METHODS OF EVALUATION: - All rubrics will be based on 100 points. Percentages for individual assignments and assessments are listed. - Assignment grades will be recorded by each supervising instructor—with the final grade submitted to Dr. Ivey at the end of the semester. - A computerized spreadsheet will be used to average all final grades at the end of the semester. - Grades will be rounded to whole number numbers—with a corresponding letter grade. - No final grades will be changed—even if the student lacks .1 of a point to the next letter grade. (Why have a grading scale if it is subjected to change? Making allowances for one student creates a multitude of problems later.) OTHER COURSE INFORMATION: - Keep all records for documentation. - Record all scores Special Classroom Accommodations: - Student needing special accommodations due to learning, physical psychological or other disabilities should contact Dr. Buddy Wagner in the Counseling and Career Development Center in Lowrey Hall (925-3354) or write him at PO Box 4016, Mississippi College, Clinton, MS 39058. - Note: Allowances will be made to those students indicating disabilities certified by a medical professional. Dr. Ivey needs to know if the student’s condition will prevent him/her from arriving at class on time. Without proper documentation, expectations will be the same for all students. - A college classroom is not the best environment for young children. Therefore, it is necessary that students make arrangements for childcare.