Error!KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name EXC 8375 Practical Applications Department Special Education Degree Title (if applicable) Ed.D. Proposed Effective Date 2006 Increasing Achievement of Diverse Students through Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III X New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change 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 1 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 8375______ Course Title Increasing Achievement of Diverse Students through Practical Applications Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours Prerequisites Admission into the Special Education/ESOL Ed.D. program Successful completion of Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Instruction for Diverse Students Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) The goal of the course is threefold: (1) to examine the professional research and theory on instructional design for inclusive classrooms; (2) to demonstrate the ability to design curriculum; and instruction for such settings; and (3) and to apply this body of knowledge and skills in a P-12 setting. Distributed School Leadership (DSL) roles will be embedded in the course to give candidates an opportunity to recognize their potential for leadership. III. Justification Educators in the United States face a tremendous challenge: meeting the needs of all learners in increasingly diverse classrooms. At a time of rapid demographic changes in Georgia’s student population, 20 % of teachers report that they do not feel “prepared” to meet the needs of diverse students (The 2002 Interim Report of the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence). Teachers not prepared to work with diverse student populations often “teach to the middle,” leaving the special needs of students on both the low and high ends of the readiness spectrum unaddressed. The old traditional one-size-fits-all does not serve the growing diverse student populations. In addition, the lack of teacher preparation translates into the use of inappropriate curricula, assessments, and instructional materials, all of which have contributed to the poor academic performance of diverse students. For example, African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students consistently perform below average in Georgia schools. Many of these students have disrupted schooling, lower attendance rates, and are under-represented in higher level courses. It is clear that simply "teaching to the middle" by providing a single avenue for learning for all students in a class is not effective, ethical, or legal. Teachers must learn to use differentiated instruction to match tasks, activities, and assessments with their students' interests, abilities, and learning preferences. The course will specifically address DSL roles in the areas of (a) change leader; (b) curriculum, instruction, and assessment leader; (c) learning and development leader, (d) performance leader, and (e) operations leader. IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: Dr. Karen Harris and Dr. Karen Kuhel Texts: 2 Woolfolk-Hoy, A. (2005). Educational psychology, 9th ed. Active Learning Edition, My Lab School Edition. Allyn & Bacon Ladson-Billings, G. (1999). Preparing teachers for diversity: Historical perspectives, current trends, and future directions. In L. Darling-Hammond & G. Sykes (Eds.), Teaching as the learning profession: Handbook of policy and practice (1st ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Publishers. Prerequisites: Admission into the Special Education/ESOL Ed.D. program Course Standards, Outcomes, Performance Indicators & Objectives TESOL Standards NCATE/KSD Standards/ *DSL Roles NCATE Standard I KSD Standard 1a, 1b, & 2e DSL CL, CIAL, & LDL Course Objectives 5.a.1. Use extensive Synthesize and evaluate knowledge of research and teaching methodologies evolution of field to make and media techniques instructional decisions and appropriate to a range of conduct classroom-based teaching contexts and research student needs 5.a.1. Use extensive NCATE Standard II Articulate and critically knowledge of research and KSD Standard 1a, 1b, 2c & 4b think about pedagogical evolution of field to make DSL CL, RDL, CIAL, LDL, models for planning, instructional decisions and DAL, & PIL implementing and conduct classroom-based assessing instruction research through participation in a 5.a.2. assist schools to design range of structured field ESL instructional programs experiences in a variety of that meet and fulfill federal, contexts state, and local guidelines, laws, and policies 1.b.5. Understand and apply NCATE Standard IV Articulate and critically knowledge of language and KSD Standard 1c & 2e investigate epistemological literacy development theory DSL CL, LDL, PIL, & RDL assumptions and and research to provide orientations of knowing, optimal learning environments pedagogy, and practice for ESOL learners and to conduct theory-based research in the K-12 classroom. 3.a.1. Inform and work with NCATE Standard I & II Evaluate lessons using colleagues to plan standardsKSD Standard 4a, 4c, & 4e differentiation to ensure based instruction DSL CL, PL, LDL, CIAL, & OL student instruction centered 3.a.2. Systematically plan around universal design student-centered ESL and and zone of proximal content instruction development principles 3.a.3. Systematically plan multilevel activities and are flexible in grouping students to meet instructional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations *DSL = Distributed School Leadership CIAL = Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Leader CL = Change Leader 3 Evidence of Mastery Action research Major area paper Position paper Instructional design project Behavior project (formal presentation) Case studies DAL = Data Analysis Leader LDL = Learning & Development Leader OL = Operations Leader PIL = Process Improvement Leader PL = Performance Leader RDL = Relationship Development Leader 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 Role Play 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 Major area paper Case studies Instructional design project Curriculum mapping 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 0 Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth 0 4 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 COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites Education/Special Education_____________ EXC 8375 Increasing Achievement of Diverse Students 3 Credit Hours Fall 2006 Regular NA NA APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee _ 5 I. EXC 8375 Increasing Achievement of Diverse Students through Practical Applications Department of Special Education and TESOL Kennesaw State University Fall, 2006 II. INSTRUCTOR : III. Class Sessions: Name Location: Kennesaw State University Office: Phone: e-mail: Day: Location: Kennesaw Hall 1107 IV. Texts (required): Woolfolk-Hoy, A. (2005). Educational psychology, 9th ed. Active Learning Edition, My Lab School Edition. Allyn & Bacon Ladson-Billings, G. (1999). Preparing teachers for diversity: Historical perspectives, current trends, and future directions. In L. Darling-Hammond & G. Sykes (Eds.), Teaching as the learning profession: Handbook of policy and practice (1st ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass Publishers. Catalog Description: The goal of the course is threefold: (1) to examine the professional research and theory on instructional design for inclusive classrooms; (2) to demonstrate the ability to design curriculum; and instruction for such settings; and (3) and to apply this body of knowledge and skills in a P-12 setting. Distributed School Leadership (DSL) roles will be embedded in the course to give candidates an opportunity to recognize their potential for leadership. V. Purpose/Rationale: Educators in the United States face a tremendous challenge: meeting the needs of all learners in increasingly diverse classrooms. At a time of rapid demographic changes in Georgia’s student population, 20 % of teachers report that they do not feel “prepared” to meet the needs of diverse students (The 2002 Interim Report of the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence). Teachers not prepared to work with diverse student populations often “teach to the middle,” leaving the special needs of students on both the low and high ends of the readiness spectrum unaddressed. The old traditional one-size-fits-all does not serve the growing diverse student populations. In addition, the lack of teacher preparation translates into the use of inappropriate curricula, assessments, and instructional materials, all of which have contributed to the poor academic performance of diverse students. For example, African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students consistently perform below average in Georgia schools. Many of these students have disrupted schooling, lower attendance rates, and are underrepresented in higher level courses. It is clear that simply "teaching to the middle" by providing a single avenue for learning for all students in a class is not effective, ethical, or legal. Teachers must learn to use differentiated instruction to match tasks, activities, and assessments with their students' interests, abilities, and learning preferences. The course will specifically address DSL roles in the areas of (a) change leader; (b) curriculum, instruction, and assessment leader; (c) learning and development leader, (d) performance leader, and (e) operations leader. 6 VI. Conceptual Framework Summary and Related Standards and Requirements: 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 research-based knowledge of content and pedagogy, they develop their professional expertise in recognizing, facilitating, assessing, and evaluating student learning. While completing the 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 teaching-learning 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 culturally and linguistically diverse students and students with disabilities continues to develop rapidly. The historical framework included grammar-translation, audiolingual, pull-out English only programs, perceptual training, behavior modification and task analysis. Current directions include multiple intelligence models, systematic instruction, strategy approaches to teaching and learning, direct instruction, and Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. The field draws on research literature from educational psychology, medicine, psychology, special education, second language acquisition, linguistics, and sociocultural theory. .The emphasis in this class will be on developing knowledge on best practices, skills in application of research-based best practices in the area of differentiation, behavior management, documenting impact on student learning, and reflective practice. Technology Standards Telecommunication and information technologies will be integrated throughout the master teacher preparation program, and all candidates must be able to use technology to improve student learning and meet Georgia Technology Standards for Educators. During the courses, candidates will be provided with opportunities to explore and use instructional media, especially microcomputers, to assist teaching. They will master use of productivity tools, such as multimedia facilities, local-net and Internet, and feel confident to design multimedia instructional materials, create WWW resources, and develop an electronic learning portfolio. 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. 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 7 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. 8 Course Standards, Outcomes, Performance Indicators & Objectives TESOL Standards 5.a.1. Use extensive knowledge of research and evolution of field to make instructional decisions and conduct classroom-based research 5.a.1. Use extensive knowledge of research and evolution of field to make instructional decisions and conduct classroom-based research 5.a.2. assist schools to design ESL instructional programs that meet and fulfill federal, state, and local guidelines, laws, and policies 1.b.5. Understand and apply knowledge of language and literacy development theory and research to provide optimal learning environments for ESOL learners and to conduct theory-based research in the K-12 classroom. 3.a.1. Inform and work with colleagues to plan standardsbased instruction 3.a.2. Systematically plan student-centered ESL and content instruction 3.a.3. Systematically plan multilevel activities and are flexible in grouping students to meet instructional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations NCATE/KSD Standards/ *DSL Roles NCATE Standard I KSD Standard 1a, 1b, & 2e DSL CL, CIAL, & LDL Course Objectives Evidence of Mastery Synthesize and evaluate teaching methodologies and media techniques appropriate to a range of teaching contexts and student needs Articulate and critically think about pedagogical models for planning, implementing and assessing instruction through participation in a range of structured field experiences in a variety of contexts Action research Major area paper NCATE Standard IV KSD Standard 1c & 2e DSL CL, LDL, PIL, & RDL Articulate and critically investigate epistemological assumptions and orientations of knowing, pedagogy, and practice Behavior project (formal presentation) NCATE Standard I & II KSD Standard 4a, 4c, & 4e DSL CL, PL, LDL, CIAL, & OL Evaluate lessons using differentiation to ensure student instruction centered around universal design and zone of proximal development principles Case studies NCATE Standard II KSD Standard 1a, 1b, 2c & 4b DSL CL, RDL, CIAL, LDL, DAL, & PIL *DSL = Distributed School Leadership Codes: CIAL = Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Leader CL = Change Leader DAL = Data Analysis Leader LDL = Learning & Development Leader OL = Operations Leader PIL = Process Improvement Leader PL = Performance Leader RDL = Relationship Development Leader 9 Position paper Instructional design project 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 Third Class Forth Class Fifth Class Sixth Class Seventh Class Eighth Class Ninth Class Tenth Class Eleventh Class 12th Class 13th Class 14th Class 15th Class 16th Class Course introduction/Policies/Course Overview Orientation Review of Pedagogical models for planning, implementing and assessing instruction Collaborative Planning Collaborative Planning Delivery of Instruction Evaluating Teaching Videos Collaborative Planning Delivery of Instruction Delivery of Instruction Assessment of Instruction Delivery of Instruction Delivery of Instruction Delivery of Instruction Assessment and Reflection Assessment and Reflection Assessment and Reflection 10 XIV. REFERENCE/BIBLIOGRAPHY Blackwell, J. E. "Faculty Issues Affecting Minorities in Education." In R. C. Richardson and A. G. de los Santos (Eds.), From Access to Achievement: Strategies for Urban Institutions. Tempe: National Center for Postsecondary Governance and Finance, Arizona State University, 1987. Broder, L. L. B. and Chism, N. V. N. "The Future is Now: A Call For Action and List of Resources." In L. L. B. Broder and N. V. N. Chism (Eds.), Teaching for Diversity. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 49. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1992. Chism, N. V., Cano, J., and Pruitt, A. S. "Teaching in a Diverse Environment: Knowledge and Skills Needed by TAs." In J. D. Nyquist, R. D. Abbott, and D. H. Wulff (Eds.), Teaching Assistant Training in the 1990s. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 39. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1989. Coleman, L. The Influence of Attitudes, Feeling and Behavior Toward Diversity on Teaching and Learning. Boulder: University of Colorado, Faculty Teaching Excellence Program, n.d. Collett, J. "Reaching African-American Students in the Classroom." In L. Hilsen (Ed.), To Improve the Academy. Vol. 9. Stillwater, Okla.: New Forums Press, 1990. Cones, J. H., Janha, D., Noonan, J. F. "Exploring Racial Assumptions With Faculty." In J. H. Cones, J. F. Noonan, and D. Janha (Eds.), Teaching Minority Students. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 16. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1983. Fleming, J. Blacks in College. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1988. Flick, D. Developing and Teaching an Inclusive Curriculum. Boulder: University of Colorado, Faculty Teaching Excellence Program, n.d. Green, M.F. (ed.). Minorities on Campus: A Handbook for Enriching Diversity. Washington, D. C.: American Council on Education, 1989. Hall, R. M., and Sandler, B. R. The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women? Washington, D. C.: Association of American Colleges, 1982. Institute for the Study of Social Change. The Diversity Project: Final Report. Berkeley: University of California, 1991. Jenkins, M. L., Gappa, J. M., and Pearce, J. Removing Bias: Guidelines for Student- Faculty Communication. Annandale, Virg.: Speech Communication Association, 1983. Levine, A. and Associates. Shaping Higher Education's Future. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1990. Pascarella, E. T. "A Program for Research and Policy Development on Student Persistence at the Institutional Level." Journal of College Student Personnel, March 1986, pp. 100-107. Pemberton, G. On Teaching Minority Students: Problems and Strategies. Brunswick, Maine: Bowdoin College, 1988. 11 Sadker, M. and Sadker, D. "Confronting Sexism in the College Classroom." In S. L. Gabriel and I. Smithson (Eds.), Gender in the Classroom: Power and Pedagogy. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990. Sadker, M. and Sadker, D. "Ensuring Equitable Participation in College Classes." In L. L. B. Border and N. V. N. Chism (Eds.), Teaching for Diversity. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 49. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1992. Simpson, J. C. "Black College Students Are Viewed as Victims of a Subtle Racism." Wall Street Journal, April 3, 1987, p. 1. Smith, D. G. The Challenge of Diversity: Involvement or Alienation in the Academy? Report No. 5. Washington, D. C.: School of Education and Human Development, The George Washington University, 1989. Solomon, B. B. "Impediments to Teaching a Culturally Diverse Undergraduate Population." In J. D. Nyquist, R. D. Abbott, D. H. Wulff, and J. Sprague (Eds.), Preparing the Professoriate of Tomorrow to Teach: Selected Readings for TA Training. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1991. Tinto, V. "Principles of Effective Retention." Paper presented at the University of California Student Research Conference, Asilomar, Calif., April 23-24, 1989. Woolbright, C. (Ed.). Valuing Diversity on Campus: A Multicultural Approach. Bloomington, Ind.: Association of College Unions-International, 1989. 12