SYLLABUS Fall 2015
EDN 586: Speech Communication in Education
Mount Marty College: 1 credit hour
Instructors: Leo Kallis, M.A.
Debbi McCuin, PhD
Cell ph: 605-660-1886
e-mail: leokallis@gmail.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Participants in the Speech Communication Association of South Dakota 2015 convention held on September 11
and 12, 2015 will expand their understanding of current best practices in speech, debate and theater either in
the classroom or in the extra-curricular areas. Further, they will develop an understanding of the issues facing
speech and debate teachers and coaches. They will demonstrate their ability to apply these practices in their
classroom or extra-curricular area through completion of the required assignment
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Participants will explore current best practices in speech, debate, or theater classrooms or extracurricular activities
2. Students will develop a plan to apply best practices and current research to their classrooms.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: ENJOY THE CONFERENCE!
I. All students are required to attend the keynote sessions, the banquet and business meeting which features the careers
of several successful educators, and one session during each of the seven breakout sessions.
Attendance: To record student attendance at sessions, students must obtain the signature of the speaker or room
coordinator of each session. For keynote sessions, signature may be obtained from Leo Kallis or another member of
the SCASD executive committee.
II. For graduate credit students will write a 4 page paper summarizing, reflecting, and expanding on your experience at
the Conference.
All 3 requirements A – C are required of all participants seeking credit. Your paper must be typed and should include:
A. An overview of the keynote session presented by Hugh Weber
B. Breakout Topics: Reflections/reactions over at least 7 of the Breakout Sessions attended
C. Integration: Explain how ideas presented in two sessions will be implemented in the classroom or extracurricular activity
III. Papers are due by September 25, 2015 and should be submitted by email to leokallis@gmail.com
GRADING:
The grade will be determined by the review of the sessions and integration of best practices learned, and
professionalism (appropriate research citation, grammar, style, spelling, etc.)
Grading Scale: This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis. To receive a passing grade, the paper must receive a
grade of C or above.
COURSE POLICIES:
Academic Responsibility: Plagiarism and Ethics
Academic responsibility includes your commitment to put your best effort into a course in order to receive
the greatest benefit and learn the most that you can from it.
Academic dishonesty includes using someone else’s work as one’s own, falsifying work or data, sharing your
work with another student, etc. You must credit sources if you quote information from published material.
Even if you summarize published ideas you need to carry a source reference. Plagiarism or “student
dishonesty” of any kind will result in failure of that assignment; any further problems or issues will follow the
procedures of the MMC Handbook.
Assignments
Assignments have identified criteria which need to be met. This includes the date the assignments are due. The
quality of the papers need to reflect professionalism and college level skills and abilities. No late assignments
are accepted without prior arrangements and contact with the instructor.
Technical Problems with Registration
Please call the Mount Marty Help Desk at 605-668-1561.
Electronic Recordings
Students may not make electronic recordings of sessions without prior consent of instructor and students.
Administrative Withdrawal of a Student:
A student may be administratively withdrawn from college after two consecutive weeks of no communication
on-line or via telephone regarding status or progress in the course.
The course design may be subject to change according to the discretion of the instructors. Students will
be informed of the changes.
MMC Mission Statement:
MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE, an academic community in the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts tradition,
prepares students for a contemporary world of work, service to the human community, and personal
growth.
I am interested in receiving college credit for this year's conference:
To Register::
Complete MMC Registration
Follow Syllabus requirements
Cost: $50 Payable to Mount Marty College
Name
Contact:
Leo Kallis
lkallis@ysd.k12.sd.us
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