C&I 104 Introduction to Education
Mr. Don Gillan Mon. & Wed. 4:00 – 4:50
FSA 133
Office: DeGarmo 23; Phone 438-5122
Email – degilla@ilstu.edu
Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:00 – 9:30 & 2:30 – 3:30 & and by appointment
Web Page: www.ilstu.edu/~degilla
Catalog Description: The study of contemporary teaching and schooling provides the foundation for becoming an
educator.
Prerequisites: El Ed majors only. Not for credit if had C+I 254. Includes clinical experience of 6 hours.
Course Overview
This 2 credit hour course (including observation at a school) should expose you to a wide variety of items
interwoven in the world of education. These opportunities should help you confirm or rethink your decision to
pursue a career in teaching. Should you decide to continue your studies in education, this course will lay a
foundation for your remaining course work and the “intellectual and moral virtues of a teacher” (ISU Teacher
Education/Realizing the Democratic Ideal). Whether or not you choose to become a teacher, this information will
be valuable in your understanding of the school system within your community. Exposure to topics and
expectations in this course should also inspire a beginning attitude and work ethic necessary to be successful in the
professional world.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course and accompanying field experience, students will:
A. Identify salient components of teaching as a professional and career choice.
(INTASC 9) (IPTS 9, 11)
B. Understand the Curriculum and Instruction teacher preparation program and process.
(INTASC 9) (IPTS 9, 11)
C. Articulate the relationships between teacher preparation and teaching, learning, and schools.
(INTASC 1-9) (IPTS 1-9, 11)
D. Articulate the importance of teaching/learning and schooling.
(INTASC 1-9) (IPTS 1-9)
E. Trace the trends and school issues in education.
(INTASC 1-8) (IPTS 1-8)
F. Demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical issues in education.
(INTASC 2, 3, 6-8, 10) (IPTS 2, 3, 6-8, 10, 11)
G. Recognize the connection between school, family, and community.
(INTASC 2-7, 9, 10) (IPTS 2-7, 9, 10)
H. Demonstrate an understanding of administration and governance of schools.
(INTASC 10) (IPTS 10,11)
I. Identify and reflect upon skills needed to be an effective practitioner in terms of managing, reflecting, decision
making, and problem solving.
(INTASC 10) (IPTS 10, 11)
J. Recognize the importance of inclusion, classroom management, and environments.
(INTASC 1-10) (IPTS 1-11)
K. Acquire a general knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies.
(INTASC 1-8) (IPTS 1-8)
L. Understand the teacher certification process in Illinois, and the relationship between development, life-long
learners, and the school culture.
(INTASC 9, 10) (IPTS 9, 10, 11)
(INTASC and IPTS are standards that Teacher Education programs use for purposeful direction in the designing of their programs and for accreditation.
INTASC stands for Interstate New Teacher Assessement and Support Consortium, and IPTS stands for Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. These
are listed on the back of the page.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Text- Teaching Today, An Introduction to Education7th Ed. by David Armstrong, Kenneth T. Henson
You will be expected to thoroughly read the chapters, which are assigned so that you comprehend and can activate
the main points. (Take notes as you read!) All material may not be discussed in class but you are responsible for
the material.
2. Text- Free with text Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies by Blossom S. Nissman
3. Live Text CD-ROM programs may be purchased at the Tech Zone in Bone Student Center
Additional Resources:
Bolles, Richard. What Color is Your Parachute (1971). Berkley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
McNergney, R. & Herbert J. (2001). Foundations of Education: The Challenge of Professional Practice. MA:
Allen & Bacon.
Newman, J. (1998). American’s Teachers: An Introduction to Education. MA: Addison Wesley Longman.
Inspiring Books
Canfield J. & Hansen M. (2002) Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul. Health Communications, Inc.
Collins, M. (1990). Marva Collin’s Way. Putnam Publishing Group.
Conroy, P. (1987) The Water Is Wide. Bantam Books.
Cordell, R. (2001) Educating Esme: A Diary of a Teacher’s First Year. Algonquin Books.
Hilton, J. (1986) Good Bye, Mr. Chips. Bantam Books.
Kaufman, B. (1991). Up the Down Staircase. Harper Collins.
Kelly, T. (1999) Stand By Me. Concordia Publishing House.
Kidder, T. (1990) Among School Children. Morrow, William, & Co.
Marshall, C. (1976) Christy. Morrow, William, & Co.
McGraw, P. (1999) Life Strategies. Hyperion.
Pelzer, D. (1995). A Child Called It. Health Communications, Inc.
Ruettgers, K (1995) Home Field Advantage. Multnomah Books.
Assessment
Academic Integrity is expected at all times. Your reputation is far more valuable than a score! Refer to this issue
Addressed in the Illinois State University Undergraduate Catalog and the Student Handbook. Unethical actions are
grounds for failing the course and dismissal from the education program and the university.
You will demonstrate your comprehension of course material throughout the semester.
a. There will be 2 exams-midterm and final.
b. Expect a quiz each week on the chapter(s) assigned and lecture.
c. Initial Dispositions Essay for Admission to Professional Studies (Live Text entry) DUE OCT. 5TH!!
d. Visit a school, take notes, and reflect on what you saw – Shadow Observation DUE OCT. 26TH !!
e. Attend the required technology workshop and take notes. (Details later)
f. Attend classes and engage in learning!
g. Participate in “teacher content” through optional activities. (Details later)
To calculate you grade at any time during the semester, add your scores for the items that have been graded and
divide by the total possible points. The percent will represent your grade. You should know your grade at all
times.
The grading scale is:
A=92-100%
B=84-91.99%
C=76-83.99%
D=65-75.99%
F=0-64.99%
The point distribution will be as follows:
1. There will be 2 exams-midterm and final/100 points each. The exams will be given to assess students’
understandings of the readings, discussions, lecture, and other experiences in the course. (INTASC 1-10)
(IPTS 1-11) (ACEI 1,2a, 2i, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) Mid-term Exam-Tuesday, October 7.
2. There will be one quiz per week/10 pts. each. The quizzes will be given to assess the students’ understandings
of the readings, discussions, lecture, and other experiences in the course. (INTASC 1-10) (IPTS 1-11) (ACEI 1,2a,
2i,3a,3b,3c,3d,3e,4,5a,5b,5c,5d)
3. Attend the required technology workshop/10 pts. This technology workshop will acquaint students with the
use of LiveText in order to help them finalize their school visit assignment. (INTASC 9) (IPTS 9) (ACEI 5a, 5b)
4. Shadow/observe an elementary teacher for 6 hours and written reflection – 20 Pts.
This field experience is required to pass the course. Students will spend a day (6 hours) with an elementary
teacher to acquire a beginning understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher and what teaching and
learning are like. (INTASC 9) (IPTS 9, 11) (ACEI 5a, 5b)
You will receive a letter explaining that 6 hours of school observation/teacher shadowing are required. (A great
choice would be at the elementary school in your hometown.) More will be explained as the semester goes.
Important Dates:
a. Purchase Live Text Immediately
b. Initial Essay due in Live Text by Oct. 5th
c. Hard Copy of Initial Essay due: Oct. 5th
d. Final date to have Observation/Shadow paper in – October 26th
e. Observation/Shadow hardcopy due: October 26th
5. Attend classes and engage in learning. Students’ attendance and participation in small groups and whole group
activities and discussion are as important as preparations for class and attentiveness during lectures. (INTASC 1-10)
(IPTS 1-11) (ACEI 1,2a, 2i, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4,5a, 5b, 5c, 5d.)
6. Participate in “teacher content” through optional opportunities. Throughout the semester, various teacherrelated seminars, workshops, speakers, activities, field experiences may become available to complement the topics
discussed in this course. Each time you attend, you will sign in at the beginning, take notes, type a one page
summary of the event, and hand it in at the next class meeting. Each of these will replace your lowest weekly quiz
at the end of the semester. (INTASC 9) (IPTS 9, 11) (ACEI 5a, 5b)
Engagement
You are the key to your growth in this course. Your efforts, before, during, and after class make the difference.
Come prepared to class! Come excited about learning! I have realized for many years that ATTITUDE IS
EVERYTHING! Participation in small group and whole class activities, prompt arrival, quiet attentiveness,
professional courtesies, and a positive attitude are accepted practices in the education field and are, therefore,
expected of you. Lack of attendance, professional behavior, or participation will effect scores on a daily quizzes.
Each of you is a valued member of this class; your professional enthusiasm is desired.
All work should reflect professional quality. Any student in need of special accommodations should
contact Disability Concerns at 438-5833(voice), or 438-8620 (TDD)
READING ASSIGNMENTS AND QUIZ DATES FOR MR. GILLAN
DATES FOR CLASS
CHAPTER FOR WEEK
QUIZ ON CHAPTER
LISTED
AUGUST 22 & 24
CHAPTER 1:
NO QUIZ
EDUCATION IN AN AGE OF CHANGE
AUG. 29 & 31
CHAPTER 12:
HISTORICAL INFLUENCES
Initial Reflection Paper Due – Oct. 6th!
SEPTEMBER 7
CHAPTER 11 & 4
SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES
SEPTEMBER 12 & 14 CHAPTER 3:
CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL REFORM
SEPTEMBER 19& 21
CHAPTER 7:
THE CURRICULUM
SEPTEMBER 26 & 28 CHAPTER 6:
NEEDS OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
OCTOBER 3 & 5
OCTOBER 10 & 12
MID – TERM EXAM (OCT. 5)
Initial Reflection Paper Due!
QUIZ (1) ON CHAPTER 1
10 pts.
QUIZ (2) ON CHAPTER 12
10 pts.
QUIZ (3) ON CHAPTERS
11 & 4
10 pts.
QUIZ (4) ON CHAPTER 3
10 pts.
QUIZ (5) ON CHAPTER 7
10 pts.
MID TERM EXAM # No. 1
CHPTS. 1, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12,
(100 Pts)
CHAPTER 8:
EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
OCTOBER 17 & 19
TO BE ANNOUNCED:
OBSERVATION / SHADOWING
PAPER DUE: OCT. 26TH!
OCTOBER 24 & 26
CHAPTER 10:
ASSESSING LEARNING
OBSERVATION / SHADOWING PAPER DUE!
QUIZ (6) ON CHAPTER 8 /10Pts.
OCT. 31 & NOV. 2
CHPT. 2:
QUIZ (7) ON CHAPTER 10
10 pts.
NOVEMBER 7 & 9
CHAPTER 9:
CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE
QUIZ (8) ON CHAPTER 2
10 PTS.
NOVEMBER 14 & 16
CHAPTER 5:
DIVERSITY
QUIZ (9) ON CHAPTER 9
10 pts.
CHAPTER 14 - LEGAL ISSUES
QUIZ (10) ON CHPTS. 5
NOVEMBER 28 & 30
PROFFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
RESPONDING TO
AFFECTING TEACHERS
DECEMBER 5 & 7
FINAL EXAM # 2 (OCT. 8)
DECEMBER 12 & 14
FINALS WEEK
GRADE SUMMARY SESSION
10 pts.
FINAL EXAM # 2
CHPTS. 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 14,
100 pts.
YOUR POINT CHART
____/QUIZ # 1 (10)
____/QUIZ # 2 (10)
____/QUIZ # 3 (10)
____/QUIZ # 4 (10)
____/QUIZ # 5 (10)
____/MID-TERM # 1 (100)
____/OBSERVATION / SHADOWING (20)
____/TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
(10)
____/MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES REFLECTION – Popsicle Stick Presentation (10)
____/VARIOUS ACTIVITIES (10)
____/QUIZ # 6 (10)
____/QUIZ # 7 (10)
____/QUIZ # 8 (10)
____/QUIZ # 9 (10)
____/QUIZ #10 (10)
____/FINAL EXAM # 2 (100)
____/350 TOTAL POSSIBLE
Grading Scale:
A=92-100% B=84-91.99% C=76-83.99% D=65-75.99% F=0-64.99%
Observation shadowing:
This project must be completed to receive a passing grade:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Six (6) hours of school observation/teacher shadowing are required.
A great choice is at the elementary school in your hometown. EXCEPTION!!
Observation Shadowing can not be done in the Bloomington/Normal area!!
Take notes of what you observe.
Staple and turn in the following observation / shadowing paper:
1. Complete the two permission/verification forms.
2. Your typed responses to 4-5 bullets mentioned in the letter. Bold
the bulleted items and then respond).
3. Each reflective response should be 1-2 paragraphs long.
4. You may turn this paper in at any time during the semester, but NO
LATER than due date!
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP:
1. Attend the Technology Workshop on Live Text with your CD copy
2. Buy copy at Tech Zone (2nd floor Bone)
3. Be attentive / professional (DeGarmo 307)
4. SIGN UP IMMEDIATELY!!
VARIOUS ACTIVITIES:
1. Students will be given an opportunity to earn points during class
time.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES REFLECTION:
1. Every student will be given an opportunity to share an assigned page from
the handbook “Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies”
2. Each student will reflect on a 4 X 5 card and submit card after sharing
with class.
EVALUATION REMINDERS:
1. Quizzes or exams will not be given at alternative times.
2.
One “0” absent quiz score may be substituted by attending the
“Educator’s Library Workshop.”
3. No extra credit is provided: designated substitute opportunities will be
Announced.
4. All work should reflect professional quality.
SAMPLE!!!!!!
OBSERVATION / SHADOWING PAPER:
NAME: _________________
Teacher: _______________
School Location: _____________________________
Date: _________________Time: _________________Total: __hours
TEACHER’S ROLE
How does the teacher know that learning is taking place?
I saw learning happening in the classroom. The things, which I noticed,
were…………… When I discussed this question with the teacher, she identified several ways
that she cues into the fact that students are learning. The first one that she mentioned
was……………The others were………. Etc.
I want to make sure that learning happens in my future classrooms too. Like this teacher,
I feel that …………is extremely important. Therefore when I teach students I will ………
TEACHER’S ROLE
In what ways did the teacher demonstrate flexibility?
The need for flexibility was shown many, many times in this day. As I observed, I noted
that the teacher …………. Once the school day began, this teacher used flexibility by
…………….
It is my opinion that flexibility is a key to ……..A teacher needs to have flexibility
because …………I can link my strong feeling about this back to the observation that I made
when …….and ….. happened.