San Diego State University
TE 362: Fieldwork in Community Settings/Social Science
Fall Semester 2015
Instructors: Mr. Roberto Del Busto (2 units) and Carol Prime (I unit)
Course Information:
TE 362
Mondays 4:00-6:50 pm
Location: NE-278A
Office Hours:
Section: 5
Schedule Number23484
Instructor Information:
Mr. Roberto Delbusto
roberto@delbusto.com
http://www.delbusto.com
By appointment only
Carol Prime
prime@mail.sdsu.edu
EBA 255-E
Mondays 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Course Description:
TE 362 is designed for social science students who wish to investigate the world of teaching
and schooling. In order to employ the strengths of the instructors, this course is divided into
two sections: (1) Mr. Del Busto will address technological applications, and (2) Carol Prime will
address the fieldwork and methods. In order to pass this course, you must complete ALL
assignments from both instructors, especially the Early Field Experience (30 in classroom hours
and three essay papers). To reiterate, you will not pass this course without completing the EFE.
You are advised to keep copies of all your EFE paperwork, which you will need to turn in with
your application if you choose to apply for the credential program.
This course covers the application of technology in the K-12 Social Science classroom setting.
It emphasizes the development of technology-based lessons as well as a hands-on introduction
to operating systems, Internet browser, concept organizers, PowerPoint presentation, and
spreadsheet software. (Mr. Del Busto)
In addition, students will be required to research various social studies strategies and
demonstrate to their fellow students how to teach these strategies in a secondary, 6-12 grade,
social studies classroom. The students will also be required to work in no more than two social
science classrooms for a total of 30 hours. This fieldwork provides students with firsthand
knowledge and experience of secondary school settings. (Carol Prime)
Student Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in selecting/finding reading comprehension and informational
writing strategies for social studies 6-12 grade courses.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in using reading comprehension, listening and speaking, and
writing strategies in a social studies 6-12 grade classroom.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in describing the school demographics of a secondary school.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in reflecting and analyzing, warranting claims with examples
about teaching (pedagogy), classroom management, and student engagement/
motivation within a secondary school setting.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in designing and developing technology-based lessons.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of spreadsheet software for various types of
educational activities and presentations.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of concept mapping software for various types of
educational activities and presentations.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of presentation software for various types of
educational activities and presentations.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Internet browser, presentation graphics, and
desktop information management software.
Required Texts:
(1) Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts Standards>History/Social
Studies
a. Introduction: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/introduction/
b. Grades 6-8: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/6-8/
c. Grades 9-10: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/9-10/
d. Grades 11-12: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/11-12/
(2) Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts>Anchor Standards:
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/CCRA/R/
(3) California History-Social Science Framework, California Department of Education
(2009): http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/histsocscistnd.pdf
(4) National Council for Social Studies – National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies:
http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/curriculum
(5) Professional Articles (TBD)
(6) Historical fiction and nonfiction children’s books (TBD)
(7) Articles assigned in class. (Professor will provide.)
Early Field Experience:
This course has a 30-hour observations requirement. You will be given a copy of the EFE
Guide, which you can also find on the SDSU website. This Guide contains all the forms that
need to be completed; it also contains the writing prompts for your reflection paper. To meet
this requirement, you will need to start early and commit several hours a week. All of your hours
must be in a social science classroom with a credentialed teacher (single subject in social
science). Initially, you will observe the routines and culture of the classrooms as well as the
instruction. Please make note of additional requirements/restrictions:
 You may not observe a student teacher or substitute teacher.
 You may not count prep periods, lunches, etc, as part of your 30 hours.
 You can only observe a MAXIMUM of two teachers.
 You must observe in a public school setting.
You will document your practicum experiences in various ways. We highly advise that you keep
a journal, which you can use for your essays. During the course of the semester, you will share
your observations/findings in class discussions.
Please keep in mind that this practicum is part of your entry into the field of education and you
are expected to dress, act, and interact in a professional manner at all times.
Expectations About Attendance and Participation/ Student behaviors and
reputation:
Attendance and participation in all scheduled classes is required. If an emergency should arise,
it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor in a timely manner. In such cases,
students are responsible for making up their work and obtaining class notes, etc. Students who
miss class/classes, have excessive tardies/early departures, and/or do not participate fully
during class risk not passing this course. Points will be deducted from a student’s final grade for
excessive tardies, excessive early departures, unexcused/multiple absences, and/or lack of
participation in class activities and assignments. Your final grade will be lowered for every
missed class. (See Professionalism for more information). It is very important that you make
every effort to attend each and every class, on time and prepared (Presence is more than just
being present). You are expected to participate in a thoughtful manner in all in-class activities
and assignments. To earn full credit for this course, you are expected to be prepared each day
having carefully completed all readings and commitments, including written assignments and
various commitments to each other for group tasks. Early in the semester, exchange phone
numbers and email addresses with several classmates so you can get notes and assignments if
you must miss a class. It is not the professor’s responsibility to review missed material.
General Expectations:
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The professor is not in the business of negotiating grades. If students are unhappy with
their scores, they may choose to re-do the assignment, following the given feedback and
with prior permission. (A re-do does not mean an automatic grade increase; a re-do is
not simply changing around a couple of words.) These assignments must be re-done
and re-submitted with the original assignment one week after they were returned. The
point values of the original paper and the revision will be averaged for a final grade on
the assignment.
It is very important that students keep up with the assignments. Late assignments will
not be accepted.
The SDSU plagiarism policy will be strictly enforced. Copying text from a website
constitutes plagiarism. If students do this, they will receive an F on the assignment in
addition to other measures as deemed appropriate by SDSU.
Students must conduct themselves professionally at all times. Cell phones should be
turned off during class. Students should not be texting, internet-searching, reading,
prepping, having side conversations, passing notes, sleeping, etc. (This is rude.)
Students will also write professional emails with proper titles, deference, etc. The way
you present yourself in emails and in class matters.
The syllabus/schedule is subject to change as needed.
All assigned readings should be read PRIOR to the scheduled dates of class coverage
(unless otherwise indicated) in order to provide background information vital to informed
discussions.
Students are expected to complete ALL assignments if you would like to earn a passing
grade. (As a general policy, we do not give Incomplete grades.)
Dispositions and attitudes go a long way. Be mindful of your reputation as a student.
All assignments/deliverables:
1. Must be typed in 12-point font;
2. Must be error-free in regard to conventions, grammar, and spelling;
3. Must include evidence of having read assigned texts (if applicable);
4. Must be turned in on the established due date.
Grades: Grades are based on points and the letter grades are given as follows:
A+
97-100
A
94-96
A-
90-93
B+
87-89
B
84-86
B-
80-83
C+
77-79
C
74-76
C-
70-73
D+
67-69
D
65-66
F
0-64
Grading Policy:
You must complete ALL assignments on time and attend ALL classes in order to earn the
opportunity for an A. (The Professor is allowed to make exceptions depending on caseby-case scenarios.) You must complete ALL assignments in order to receive a passing
grade. Reminder—you will not pass TE 362 if you do not complete 30 hours of EFE.
Please note: As a general policy, the professor does not give Incomplete grades.
Grade
A
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B
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C
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D and F
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Criteria
Earns 90-100 points for course assignments and completes C/NC
tasks.
Completes all class assignments in their entirety.
Actively participates in class discussions and assignments.
Reads all required readings and is prepared to discuss.
Demonstrates strong evidence of having read texts and is responsive to
colleagues.
Attends ALL classes on time. No tardies or leaving class early.
Is respectful when colleagues (including professor) is talking and/or
presenting.
Earns 80-100 points for course assignments and completes C/NC
tasks.
Participates in class discussions and assignments.
Reads all required readings and is prepared to discuss.
Is respectful when colleagues (including professor) is talking and/or
presenting.
Earns 70-79 points for course assignments.
Minimally participates in class discussions and assignments.
Sometimes reads required readings and is not fully prepared to
discuss.
Misses more than one class and/or has excessive tardies.
Is respectful when colleagues (including professor) is talking and/or
presenting.
Earns 1-69 points for course assignments.
Does not participate.
Does not read and is not prepared.
Misses two or more classes and/or has excessive tardies.
Is disrespectful when colleagues (including professor) is talking and/or
presenting.
Grading Distribution:
Carol Prime and Mr. Del Busto will confer on the students’ final grades in the class. The
following table indicates how the grades will be distributed through this course:
Assignments
Percent
Participation (Carol Prime)*
10%
Early Field Experience (Carol Prime)*
25%
Three two-page essays (Carol Prime)*
15%
Personal Web Site (Del Busto)
5%
PowerPoint Slide Show (Del Busto)
5%
Lesson Presentation (Del Busto)
10 %
Excel Project (Del Busto)
5%
WebQuest Evaluation (Del Busto)
5%
Concept Map (Del Busto)
5%
Prezi Project (Del Busto)
5%
Social Science Online Resources (Del Busto)
5%
Participation (Del Busto)
5%
Professionalism
Pass/Fail
*See Carol Prime’s Syllabus Supplement and Blackboard for Details.
Course Assignments:
All assignments are due on the dates given, especially when you are held accountable to a
group. A late submission will be docked points. For your final assignments, if you want your work
back, then you must provide a SASE; We will keep it until the end of December 2013 before recycling
it. Please note that ‘A’ grades denote outstanding work. If you ever have questions about the
assessment/grade of a particular assignment, please see us.
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Professionalism. The professionalism grade will be based upon class attendance,
participation, preparation, and completion of in-class and credit/noncredit assignments;
this grade will also reflect your attitudes and dispositions. Active attendance and
participation is required. Students will actively participate and engage in all class
assignments, including in-class readings and writings, small group response activities,
etc. Students will come to class prepared, having read any required texts and
completed any required tasks. Attendance counts; being present is more than just
showing up. Students are responsible for creating and maintaining optimal learning
environments. Points will be deducted and grades will be lowered for unprofessional
behaviors like falling asleep, tardiness, absenteeism, rudeness, etc. Students must
adhere to professional standards of behavior in class, in email and face-to-face
communications, etc. Respectful, honest dialogues and questions are expected.
(Please note: Professionalism is expected and the professors have the right to take
away points from your final grade if you are unprofessional.)
o ***PLEASE NOTE: Your final grade will be lowered for each unexcused
absence including the online class(es). Missing more than 20 minutes of
class equals an absence. Three tardies or leaving early equal an absence.
o See rubric: To earn an A, you must complete all work and attend all
classes.
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Blackboard Tasks: Work must be submitted in Blackboard by the published due dates.
See Carol Prime’s Syllabus Supplement.
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Personal Website.
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PowerPoint Slide Show.
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Lesson Presentation.
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Excel Project.
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WebQuest Evaluation.
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Concept Map.
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InspireData Project.
The following majors are allowed:
 social science (22011)
o social sci single subj tchg (116703)
o social science (116701)
o social science Islamic and Arabic studies (116706)
TE 362 – FALL 2015 / Calendar
Dates
Instructor
Topic
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8/31
Carol Prime
Due
Syllabus and Supplemental Syllabus
EFE Guide
Professionalism and Dispositions
Socratic Seminar (listening and speaking)
See Supplemental
Syllabus
Evidence:
 EFE Guide and EFE Log
 Professionalism and Dispositions: T-Chart Graphic
Organizers and Word Map
 Socratic Seminar video
9/7
LABOR DAY-NO SCHOOL
9/14
Del Busto
Concept Map
9/21
Del Busto
PowerPoint
 The CCLAS and History-Social Science Standards:
 EFE Essays
 Participate in Socratic Seminar
9/28
Carol Prime
Evidence:
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Writing Essays
Deconstructing an Essay
Constructing an Essay
Common Core State Standards
History-Social Science Standards
10/5
Del Busto
Excel
10/12
Del Busto
Prezi
10/19
Del Busto
WebQuest Evaluations
Personal Web Site
See Supplemental
Syllabus
 The CCLAS and ELDS: Reading Comprehension
 Vygotsky
 Gradual Release of Responsibility
10/26
Carol Prime
Evidence:
 Close reading
 Graphic Organizer
 Writing Frames
11/2
Del Busto
Edmodo
11/9
Del Busto
Social Science Online Resources
11/16
Carol Prime
11/23
Del Busto
Social Science Apps
11/30
Del Busto
Lesson Presentations
12/7
Del Busto
Lesson Presentations
12/14
Carol Prime
One-on-One Face–to-Face Conferences
See Supplemental
Syllabus
Schedule
Conferences
Twenty 8-minute
conferences OR
Eighteen 10minute
conferences.
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 Discussion of Teaching
 Q and A