SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
TE 362 -Community Field Experience
Spring 2014
Mrs. Charlie Haney-Littrell Office – EBA 214 Emailhaney@mail.sdsu.edu
COURSE OVERVIEW
TE 362: Community Field Experience takes observation skills to the next
level. As TE 362 students, you are assigned to one school site over the course
of the semester to observe and participate in classrooms under the guidance of
an experienced teacher. As an observer and participant, you will assist the
classroom guide teacher by working with individuals, small groups, and by leading
instructional activities. Experiences in planning, presenting lessons, assessing
children's learning needs, and managing classroom routines are encouraged.
Structured observation assignments provide opportunities for you to learn
effective strategies for classroom management, common core instructional
practices, and to understand the dynamics of creating and maintaining a positive,
productive learning environment to support all students in learning. You will
reflect on teaching practices, engage in professional dialogues, and
presentations on assigned topics, broaden your knowledge and understanding of
diverse school communities.
COURSE OBJECTIVES and COMPETENCIES
Students completing this course will be able to:
 Develop understanding and skills preparatory to student teaching through
observation and participation in a classroom.
TPE 1: Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted academic standards and how subject matter is taught to the
standards.
TPE 6A&B: Understands and knows strategies for productive student
interactions and achievement using curriculum guidelines at different grade
levels
TPE 8 Learning about children's needs and abilities
TPE 11: Understands environment of students to establish and maintain a
positive, productive learning climate
TPE 13: Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice
 Expand use of instruments for classroom observation and data collection for
addressing issues of classroom organization and management tied to the
Common Core Standards of the Teaching Profession and the California
Teaching Performance Expectations.
TPE 10 Management and reflection upon use of instructional time
TPE 11: Understands environment of students to establish and maintain
a positive,
productive learning climate
TPE 13: Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice
 Design lesson plans based on the Common Core Standards and the California
Teaching Expectations that ensure relevance to focused objectives,
assessment of student work, diversity issues, technology integration, and
collaborative learning. Practice implementing the instructional plans in the
classroom.
TPE 1: Use specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction
based on stateadopted standards. Learns how subject matter is taught to the
standards.
TPE 2: Monitors and supports student learning during instruction.
TPE 4:
Making content accessible by motivating students and
encouraging their effort
Adjusting instruction to meet diverse student needs.
TPE 5:
Engaging students by clearly communicating instructional
objectives and by
ensuring active and equitable participation of all students.
TPE 8: Assesses students’ skills and meets children’s needs as individuals
and learners.
TPE 9: Plans instruction based on standards which employ specific and
varied
instructional strategies, grouping of students, and use of
resources.
 Develop reports and lessons based on focused classroom observations and
teaching skills in the classroom in the role of Observer/ Participant.
TPE 1 Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted
academic standards and how subject matter is taught to the
standards.
TPE 12 Understands professional, legal, ethical obligations
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice, reflection
 Engage in reflective practices; identifying individual strengths, limitations,
and how to design plans for improvement.
TPE 3 Uses and interprets assessments to evaluate student learning and guide
instruction;
provides productive feedback to students
TPE 8 Assesses students’ skills and meets children’s needs as individuals and
learners.
TPE 9 Sets appropriate instructional goals and selects appropriate strategies
to maximize
instructional time and student achievement
TPE 12 Understands professional, legal, ethical obligations
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice and reflection
REQUIRED
MATERIALS
Charlie Littrell - Course Reader – “TE 362 Community Field Experience” – bought
in the SDSU Bookstore
Optional - Carol Ann Tomlinson – “The Differentiated Classroom – Responding to
the Needs of all Learners” Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development,
Alexandria, VA.
ASSIGNMENTS
Community Field Experience in Schools:
Work as an Observer/Participant in an assigned school and classroom, six
hours a week, for a total of 72 hours
Active participation under the guidance of an experienced teacher and in adherence to
the TE 362 guidelines provided in class is expected.
Document your experiences in the CFE LOG and have your supervising teacher
sign it to verify its accuracy.
Submit the supervising teacher’s WRITTEN EVALUATION at the end of each
36 hours to the SDSU instructor.
All written work is due on specified dates, or points will be deducted.
TPE 1 Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted
academic standards and how subject matter is taught to the standards.
TPE 6 A & B Understands and knows strategies for productive student
interactions and
achievement using curriculum guidelines at grade level
TPE 8 Learning about children's needs and abilities
TPE 11 Understands environment of students to establish and maintain a
positive,
productive learning climate
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice
First 36 hours complete: March 11
Second 36 hours completed: April 22
85 total points
(72 Hours total)
Two Observation Reports
Following the guidelines for Observation Report I and II provided, submit the series
of assignments as assigned in class. The reports will cover two 6 week
requirements in your classroom in which you are doing your placement. All written
work is due on specified dates, or points will be deducted.
TPE 1 Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted
academic standards and how subject matter is taught to the standards.
TPE 12 Understands professional, legal, ethical obligations
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice and reflection
DUE: Report 1 – March 11 – 33 points
Report 2 – April 22 – 52 points
85 Total Points
Class participation and professionalism
You are beginning your work as a teacher—a professional in the community.
Being a professional comes with many responsibilities. Two responsibilities you
have related to this course are to thoughtfully participate in our classroom
community and to critically examine your and others’ ideas and assumptions
about teaching and learning. To thoughtfully participate in this class, you
should:
 attend all classes,
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arrive on time and remain for the entire period,
be prepared for each class by having thoughtfully completed all
readings and assignments,
share your ideas and listen respectfully in class sessions
remain on-task during class sessions,
respect others' opinions in the class,
be curious about ideas different than your own, and
keep me informed of any extenuating circumstances in your life that
may hinder your ability to succeed in this course/program
Attendance is mandatory. While certain circumstances may warrant an
"excused" absence, students are required to inform the course instructor in
advance if unable to attend any given class; designation of absence as a
legitimate excuse is up to the discretion of the instructor. Please bring Dr.’s
notes if applicable. Even if you are absent, assignments are due on the assigned
day.
Cell phones may not be used for any purpose during class. If an emergency
situation exists, the student must alert the instructor before class and should
keep his/her phone on silent mode. Laptops or other non-class-related
distractions are not to be used in class. If accommodations are needed for class
notetaking, confer with the instructor beforehand.
Failure to participate in class activities and discussions will result in the
deduction of points from the overall grade. You will need to obtain notes from a
fellow student. Tardiness will result in a deduction from student’s participation
grade.
GRADING
TE 362 is a graded class. The grade is based on satisfactory
completion of at least 72 hours of field experience involving focused
observation /participation in a school and attendance in the TE 362. CFE
is tied to the California Teaching Performance Expectations. A
Community Field Experience Log signed by the student and the guide
teacher must be submitted to document work in the school. Two
Observation Reports, a Student Support and Action Plan, and are required
projects as well. Attendance and active, professional participation in the
class will be considered in grading this course.
TE 362 will be graded with a letter grade. Points awarded for
completion of Community Field Experiences in schools, class
assignments and the quality of your participation will be totaled for
determining this grade as follows:
A – 100 - 95
A – 94 - 90
B+ - 89- 87
B – 84 -86
B – 83 -80
Community Field Experience in Schools:
Hours total)
85 points
(72
Work as an Observer/ Participant in an assigned school and classroom six hours a week
for 72 hours. Active participation under the guidance of an experienced teacher and
in adherence to the TE 362 guidelines provided in class is expected. Document your
experiences in the CFE LOG and have your supervising teacher sign it to verify its
accuracy. Submit the supervising teacher’s WRITTEN EVALUATION at the end of
each 36 hours to the SDSU instructor. All written work is due on specified dates, or
points will be deducted.
TPE 1 Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted
academic standards and how subject matter is taught to the standards.
TPE 6A&B: Understands and knows strategies for productive student interactions
and
achievement using curriculum guidelines at grade level
TPE 8 Learning about children's needs and abilities
TPE 11 Understands environment of students to establish and maintain a positive,
productive learning climate
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice
First 36 hours complete: March 11
completed: April 22
Second 36 hours
Observation Reports (2)
85 total pts.
Following the guidelines for Observation Report I and II provided, submit the series
of assignments as assigned in class. The reports will cover two 6 week
requirements in your classroom in which you are doing your placement. All written
work is due on specified dates, or points will be deducted.
TPE 1 Understands pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction based on
state-adopted academic standards and
how subject matter is taught to the standards.
TPE 12 Understands professional, legal, ethical obligations
TPE 13 Demonstrates professional growth through evaluating teaching
practice and reflection
DUE: Report 1 –
March 11
Report 2
– April 22