KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name EXC 8350 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms Department Special Education/ESOL Degree Title (if applicable) Ed.D. Proposed Effective Date 2006 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: X New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: Faculty Member Approved _____ Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date School Curriculum Committee Date School Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate Studies Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President Date KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites Description (or Current Degree Requirements) II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number EXC 8350______ Course Title __ Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours Prerequisites Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms Schools Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) The course focuses on the culture of the classroom and addresses discourse structure, applied behavior analysis, classroom ecologies, research-based applications, and action research. Candidates will gain a clear understanding of how to plan and deliver culturally responsive instruction that closes the achievement gap for students with disabilities, as well as those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Candidates will participate in distributed school leadership that will allow leadership potential to be developed and recognized. III. Justification To better serve an increasingly diverse population, it is imperative that teachers improve their competence in selecting and developing culturally responsive curricula and instructional approaches that better facilitate learning of all students, including those with disabilities and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Teachers must be able to strategically select or develop instructional approaches that build on their students’ learning propensities, cognitive schemata, experiential backgrounds and perceptions in order to provide equitable access to learning. Research suggestS that schools succeed with culturally diverse students, when there exists a powerful belief system of high expectations that rejects deficit assumptions about children and their cultures, abilities and life circumstances (B. Williams, Closing the Achievement Gap, p. 190, 2001). Culturally responsive instruction is supported by a growing body of research (Irvine and Armento, 2001) that documents improvements in learning when teachers use of curriculum that is rigorous and relevant to the lives of students and build trusting relationships with students and their families. IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Dr. Karen Harris and Dr. Karen Kuhel Text: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: Fifth Edition. Washington, DC: Author. Anderson, G. L., & Herr, K. G. (2005). Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications. Boutte, G. S. (2002). Resounding voices: School experiences of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Boston, MA: Pearson Coll, C., Garcia, E. L., Bearer, R. M. & Lerner, R. M. (2004). Nature and nurture: The complex interplay of genetic and environmental influences on human behavior and development. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. McGregor G. & Vogelsberg, R. T. (2000). Inclusive schooling practices: Pedagogical and research foundations: A synthesis of the literature that informs best practices about inclusive schooling. Viegas, A.M. & Lucas, T. (2002). Preparing culturally responsive teachers: A coherent approach. Albany, N.Y: SUNY Prerequisites: Creating Culturally Responsive Schools Course Objectives: TESOL Standards 5.a.1. Use extensive knowledge of the research and evolution of the field of ESL to make instructional decisions and conduct classroom-based research NCATE/KSD Standards *DSL Roles NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 1a KSD Standard 4d - e KSD Standard 5a DSL Data Analysis Leader 5.a.2. Assist schools with designing ESL instructional programs that meet and fulfill federal, state, and local guidelines, laws, and policies. NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 1a KSD Standard 2c-e KSD Standard 3a KSD Standard 3c KSD Standard 4c - e DSL Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Leader NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 5d KSD Standard 6d DSL Relationship Development Leader 5.b.1. Create circumstances and environment that support ESOL student and family empowerment. TESOL Standards 5.b.2. Provide instruction and professional growth activities for colleagues, sharing skills for working with ESOL students. Assist policymakers with understanding the curricula and instructional approaches that best meet the needs of ESOL students in their community. NCATE/KSD Standards *DSL Roles NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 2b KSD Standard 3a KSD Standard 3c DSL Process Improvement Leader DSL Learning and Development Leader Course Objectives Implement and Synthesize action research Evidence of Mastery Discussion Individual/group activities Action Research project Design and implement an identified research-based model Small group discourse Discussion School-based group project Assist families with selfadvocacy Individual project Field experience at a local school Course Objectives Provide professional development at the local, state, and national levels. Evidence of Mastery Provide presentation(s) at national conferences Student Poster Session Conduct teacher professional development workshops 5.b.3. Assist colleagues to appropriately select, adapt, and customize resources for use by ESOL students. 5.c.2. Provide leadership to staff in scheduling appropriate classes and instructional opportunities for ESOL students. 5.c.4. Assist content-area colleagues in becoming effective models of academic English. 5.b.2. Provide instruction and professional growth activities for colleagues, sharing skills for working with ESOL students. Assist policymakers with understanding the curricula and instructional approaches that best meet the needs of ESOL students in their community. 5.b.3. Assist colleagues to appropriately select, adapt, and customize resources for use by ESOL students. 5.c.2. Provide leadership to staff in scheduling appropriate classes and instructional opportunities for ESOL students. 5.c.4. Assist content-area colleagues in becoming effective models of academic English. 5.c.1. Engage in a continuous cycle of ESL professional development that is informed by instructional reflections 5.c.3. Continue to learn about other content areas in order to share greater responsibility for effective instruction and student success in those classes. Field experience at a local school NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 2b KSD Standard 3a KSD Standard 3c DSL Process Improvement Leader DSL Learning and Development Leader Provide professional development at the local, state, and national levels. Provide presentation(s) at national conferences Student Poster Session Conduct teacher professional development workshops Field experience at a local school NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 2d KSD Standard 5f DSL Change Leader DSL Learning and Development Leader * TESOL Standards addressed in this course are: 5.a. ESL Research and History 5.b. Partnerships and Advocacy 5.c. Professional Development and Collaboration * DSL = Distributed School Leadership Conduct ongoing selfreflection Discussion Individual/group activities Attend professional development activities Instructional Method The following instructional strategies will be used to collaboratively and interactively present course material and engage students in critical thinking and discourse at the doctoral level: Lecture Discussion Collaborative Group Work Case Study Analysis Simulation Activities Method of Evaluation Assessment of student learning in this course will be done through the following assignments and performance-based projects meeting specific course objectives and relating to identified knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Course Requirements/Assignments Assignments Action Research Project Poster Session Final Project Individual and Group Presentations Field Experience/School Collaborations Class Participation/Professionalism V. Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) Existing Faculty 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth 0 0 VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE Education/Special Education_____________ COURSE NUMBER EXC 8350 COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL Cultural Responsive Classrooms (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS 3 Credit Hours Approval, Effective Term Fall 2006 Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) Regular If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? NA Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites NA APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee I. EXC 8350 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms Department of Special Education and TESOL Kennesaw State University Fall, 2006 II. INSTRUCTOR : Name Location: Kennesaw State University Office: Phone: e-mail: III. Class Sessions: Day : Location: Kennesaw Hall 1107 IV. Texts (required): American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: Fifth Edition. Washington, DC: Author. Anderson, G. L., & Herr, K. G. (2005). Action Research Dissertation: A Guide for Students and Faculty. Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications. Boutte, G. S. (2002). Resounding voices: School experiences of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Boston, MA: Pearson Coll, C., Garcia, E. L., Bearer, R. M. & Lerner, R. M. (2004). Nature and nurture: The complex interplay of genetic and environmental influences on human behavior and development. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. McGregor G. & Vogelsberg, R. T. (2000). Inclusive schooling practices: Pedagogical and research foundations: A synthesis of the literature that informs best practices about inclusive schooling. Viegas, A.M. & Lucas, T. (2002). Preparing culturally responsive teachers: A coherent approach. Albany, N.Y: SUNY V. Catalog Description: This course translates the theories addressed in Creating Culturally Responsive Schools into daily practice at the classroom level. Further, this course focuses on the culture of the classroom and addresses discourse structure, applied behavior analysis, classroom ecologies, research-based applications, and various types of research. Candidates will gain a clear understanding of how to plan and deliver culturally responsive instruction that closes the achievement gap for students with disabilities, as well as those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Candidates will participate in distributed school leadership that will allow leadership potential to be developed and recognized. VI. Purpose/Rationale: To better serve an increasingly diverse population, it is imperative that teachers improve their competence in selecting and developing culturally responsive curricula and instructional approaches that better facilitate learning of all students, including those with disabilities and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Teachers must be able to strategically select or develop instructional approaches that build on their students’ learning propensities, cognitive schemata, experiential backgrounds and perceptions in order to provide equitable access to learning. Research suggest that schools succeed with culturally diverse students, when there exists a powerful belief system of high expectations that rejects deficit assumptions about children and their cultures, abilities and life circumstances (B. Williams, Closing the Achievement Gap, p. 190, 2001). Culturally responsive instruction is supported by a growing body of research (Irvine and Armento, 2001) that documents improvements in learning when teachers use curriculum that is rigorous and relevant to the lives of students and build trusting relationships with students and their families. VII. Conceptual Framework Summary & Related Standards & Requirements Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching and Learning. The Kennesaw State University teacher education faculty is committed to preparing teachers who demonstrate expertise in facilitating learning in all students. Toward that end, the KSU teacher education community strongly upholds the concept of collaborative preparation requiring guidance from professionals inside and outside the university. In tandem with this belief is the understanding that teacher expertise develops along a continuum which includes the stages of preservice, induction, in-service, and renewal; further, as candidates develop a strong researchbased knowledge of content and pedagogy, they develop their professional expertise in recognizing, facilitating, assessing, and evaluating student learning. While completing your graduate program at Kennesaw State University, you are required to be involved in a variety of leadership and school-based activities directed at the improvement of teaching and learning. Appropriate activities may include, but are not limited to, attending and presenting at professional conferences, actively serving on or chairing school-based committees, attending PTA/school board meetings, leading or presenting professional development activities at the school or district level, and participating in education-related community events. As you continue your educational experiences, you are encouraged to explore every opportunity to learn by doing. Knowledge Base. Teacher development is generally recognized as a continuum that includes four phases: preservice, induction, in-service, renewal (Odell, Huling, and Sweeny, 2000). Just as Sternberg (1996) believes that the concept of expertise is central to analyzing the teachinglearning process, the teacher education faculty at KSU believes that the concept of expertise is central to preparing effective classroom teachers and teacher leaders. Researchers describe how during the continuum phases teachers progress from being Novices learning to survive in classrooms toward becoming Experts who have achieved elegance in their teaching. We, like Sternberg (1998), believe that expertise is not an end-state but a process of continued development. The knowledge base for methods of teaching students with disabilities continues to develop rapidly. The historical framework included perceptual training, behavior modification and task analysis. Current directions include multiple intelligence models, systematic instruction, strategy approaches to teaching and learning, and direct instruction. The field draws on research literature from educational psychology, medicine, psychology and special education. The emphasis in this class will be on developing skills in application of research-based best practice in the area of behavior management, documenting impact on student learning, and reflective practice. Technology Standards All candidates must be able to use technology to improve student learning and meet Georgia Technology Standards for Educators. Candidates in this course will be expected to apply the use of educational technology in classrooms for students in their classrooms. Specifically, candidates will use spreadsheet software to develop graphs, charts, and tables, word processing to write papers, and e-mail to communicate with the instructors and their peers. Candidates in the special education / TESOL concentration will utilize technology to advance 21st century literacy skills such as digital age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication, and high productivity. Candidates will be provided with opportunities to explore and use presentation technologies, technologies to enhance learning, individualize instruction, and promote critical thinking for 21st century students. Candidates in this course will be expected to apply best practices related to using technology for learning and creating curriculum materials using principles of universal design for learning. Diversity Standards A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be employed to meet the needs of the different learning styles of diverse learners in class. Candidates will gain knowledge as well as an understanding of differentiated strategies and curricula for providing effective instruction and assessment within multicultural classrooms. One element of course work is raising candidate awareness of critical multicultural issues. A second element is to cause candidates to explore how multiple attributes of multicultural populations influence decisions in employing specific methods and materials for every student. Among these attributes are age, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, geographic region, giftedness, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. An emphasis on cognitive style differences provides a background for the consideration of cultural context. Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to support students with disabilities within their academic program. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443) and develop an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is required. Please be aware there are other support/mentor groups on the campus of Kennesaw State University that address each of the multicultural variables outlined above. Graduate Field Experience Requirements While completing your graduate program at Kennesaw State University, you are required to be involved in a variety of leadership and school-based activities directed at the improvement of teaching and learning. Appropriate activities may include, but are not limited to, attending and presenting at professional conferences, actively serving on or chairing school-based committees, attending PTA/school board meetings, leading or presenting professional development activities at the school or district level, and participating in education-related community events. As you continue your educational experiences, you are encouraged to explore every opportunity to learn by doing. VIII. Goals and Objectives The knowledge, skills, and dispositions (KSDs) of the graduates of the Kennesaw State University Doctorate of Education program of the Bagwell College of Education reflect the unique aspects of this degree. Collaboratively developed by faculty from across the university and in consultation with community/school partners, these outcomes and proficiencies delineate the high expectations we have for graduates who will be Leaders for Learning. Clearly, the proficiencies reflect the complex nature of student learning in advanced degree programs leading to a terminal degree. Consequently, many of the proficiencies listed below incorporate aspects of knowledge, skills, and dispositions within a single proficiency. These proficiencies are clearly linked to our conceptual framework, The Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Course Standards, Outcomes, Performance Indicators & Objectives TESOL Standards 5.a.1. Use extensive knowledge of the research and evolution of the field of ESL to make instructional decisions and conduct classroom-based research NCATE/KSD Standards *DSL Roles NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 1a KSD Standard 4d KSD Standard 4e KSD Standard 5a DSL Data Analysis Leader 5.a.2. Assist schools with designing ESL instructional programs that meet and fulfill federal, state, and local guidelines, laws, and policies. NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 1a KSD Standard 2c KSD Standard 2d KSD Standard 2e KSD Standard 3a KSD Standard 3c KSD Standard 4c KSD Standard 4d KSD Standard 4e DSL Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Leader Course Objectives Implement and Synthesize action research Design and implement an identified researchbased model Evidence of Mastery Discussion Individual/group activities Action Research project Small group discourse Discussion School-based group project 5.b.1. Create circumstances and environment that support ESOL student and family empowerment. NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 5d KSD Standard 6d DSL Relationship Development Leader NCATE Standard I (KSD) NCATE Standard IV (Diversity) KSD Standard 2b KSD Standard 3a KSD Standard 3c DSL Process Improvement Leader DSL Learning and Development Leader Assist families with selfadvocacy Individual project Field experience at a local school 5.b.2. Provide instruction Provide professional Provide and professional growth development at the local, presentation(s) at activities for colleagues, state, and national national sharing skills for working levels. conferences with ESOL students. Assist policymakers with Student Poster understanding the curricula Session and instructional approaches that best meet Conduct teacher the needs of ESOL students professional in their community. development 5.b.3. Assist colleagues to workshops appropriately select, adapt, and customize resources for Field experience at use by ESOL students. a local school 5.c.2. Provide leadership to staff in scheduling appropriate classes and instructional opportunities for ESOL students. 5.c.4. Assist content-area colleagues in becoming effective models of academic English. 5.c.1. Engage in a NCATE Standard I (KSD) Conduct ongoing selfDiscussion continuous cycle of ESL NCATE Standard IV reflection Individual/group professional development (Diversity) activities that is informed by KSD Standard 2d Attend instructional reflections KSD Standard 5f professional 5.c.3. Continue to learn DSL Change Leader development about other content areas in DSL Learning and activities order to share greater Development Leader responsibility for effective instruction and student success in those classes. ** TESOL Standards addressed in this course are: * DSL = Distributed School Leadership 5.a. ESL Research and History 5.b. Partnerships and Advocacy 5.c. Professional Development and Collaboration Grades will be assigned as follows: 540 -600 points = A 479 -539 points = B 418 -478 points = C <435 points = D XII. Academic Integrity Every KSU candidate is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/ falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a candidate to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement. The candidate is reminded to consult pp 142-143 of the 2001-2002 KSU Graduate Catalog for the University's policy. Any strategy, which has the appearance of improving grades without increasing knowledge, will be dealt with in accordance with the University's policy on academic honesty. In addition, candidates in the graduate program in special education are held accountable by the Georgia Professional Code of Ethics for Educator. (http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/informationresources/ethics.html) and the Council for Exceptional Children's (CEC) Code of Ethics for Educators of Persons with Exceptionalities (http://www.cec.sped.org/ps/code.htm#1). XIII. Course Outline This is a tentative outline. The syllabus schedule reflects a proposed general sequence of topics. Any topic may be covered in greater or lesser detail depending on the needs of the class. Topics may overlap in dates. Additional topics may be added as requested by the candidates. However, any changes in due dates or written products that are part of a “grade” will be changed only after class discussion and written notification by the professor. Candidates will be expected to initial that they have read the written notification by the instructor. The assigned readings are to be completed before coming to class on the assigned day (except for the first day and those marked “during class”). First Class Second Class Introduction/Course Policies/Course Overview/What is Culturally Responsive Teaching? Ecological theory The United States as a Multicultural Society Coll, C., Garcia, E. L., Bearer, R. M. & Lerner, R. M. Coll, C., Garcia, E. L., Bearer, R. M. & Lerner, R. M. Delpit, L. Third Class Applied Behavior Analysis Guest Presenter Conceptual Framework for understanding Communication differences. TBD Anderson, G. L., & Herr, K. G Presentations: Class presentation on environmental impacts on family. Anderson, G. L., & Herr, K. G Eighth Class Cultural Values and assumptions Assessment Practices for multicultural populations Collaboration in schools to affect positive outcomes for children from diverse cultural and impoverished backgrounds Contemporary Life, Values, Beliefs, and Language Practices Research Ninth Class Research Tenth Class Eleventh Class Twelfth Class Thirteenth Class Fourteenth Class Fifteenth Class Research-based applications Research-based applications Working with families Empowering Families Action Research Wrap-up Fourth Class) Fifth Class Sixth Class Seventh Class Anderson, G. L., & Herr, K. G. Boutte, G. S. McGregor G. & Vogelsberg, R. T. McGregor G. & Vogelsberg, R. T. Viegas, A.M. & Lucas, T. Viegas, A.M. & Lucas, T. Course packet readings Course packet readings Action Research project due Final Presentation on action research project XIV. References/Bibliography Banks, J. A. & McGee-Banks, C. A. (2003). Handbook of research on multicultural education. (2nd Ed.). New York: Jossey-Bass. Gay, G. (2000). Culturally responsive teaching. New York: Teachers College Press. Howard, G. (1999). We can’t teach what we don’t know: White teachers, multiracial schools. New York: NY: Teachers College Press. Lindsey, R. B., Roberts, L., Campbell Jones, F. (2005). The culturally proficient school. An implementation guide for school leaders. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Nieto, S. (1999). The light in their eyes: Creating multicultural learning communities. New York: Teachers College Press. Nieto, S. (2003). Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon