University of Idaho CTE 472 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN OCCUPATION EDUCATION FALL CO UR S E SY L L A B US 3 Credits Career and Technical Education/Professional-Technical Education Program Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Boise Instructor John Cannon Office Location University of Idaho – Boise 322 East Front Street, Suite 440G Boise, Idaho 83702 E-mail johnc@uidaho.edu Voice 208-364-4031 Fax 208-364-4078 Northern Idaho Instructor Robert Ketchum Office Location University of Idaho – Coeur d’Alene 1031 N. Academic Way, Room 125 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814-2277 E-mail robertk@uidaho.edu Voice 208-667-2588 Fax 208-664-1272 COURSE DESCRIPTION Selection and application of appropriate teaching methods; emphasis on demonstration, lecture, problem solving methods, learning activity packages, and instructional media and technology. COLLEGE MISSION The College of Education enriches lives by advancing excellence in research and practice in education, leadership, and applied human arts and sciences (adopted January 27, 2005). The College of Education envisions being a leading, diverse, nationally recognized educational community. Our caring faculty members and innovative curriculum are: Preparing professionals through integrated programs grounded in research Generating and evaluating knowledge through disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship Informing professional practice and community life through the exchange and utilization of knowledge Together, our college community is achieving this vision through a culture of openness, innovation, and collaboration. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 1 University of Idaho educators CARE. Together we develop as scholar practitioners who value and professionally apply and advance: Cultural Proficiency; Assessment, Teaching, and Learning; Reflective Practice; and, Engaging in Community Building & Partnerships. GLOBAL COURSE OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course the student will be able to . . . 1. explain the teacher’s role in a teaching-learning environment. 2. apply learning theory in the design and delivery of instruction. 3. select appropriate teaching methods given a variety of instructional situations. 4. utilize appropriate instructional technology. 5. deliver well prepared lessons. 6. manage classroom and laboratory environments. IDAHO TEACHER STANDARDS This course addresses varying elements of the following standards. The teacher . . . 1. understands the central concepts, tools or inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. 2. understands how students learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development. 3. understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. 4. understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 5. understands individual and group motivation and behavior and uses it to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 6. uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. 7. plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, and curriculum goals. 8. is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 2 9. fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Outcomes, content topics, and learning activities will be delivered primarily through an online environment. Three face to face meetings will be conducted in Boise, August 20, October 15, and December 3. PREREQUISITE(S) / COREQUISITE(S) None COURSE WEBSITE https://bblearn.uidaho.edu/webapps/login/ TEXTBOOK(S) Required: The textbooks are available through the University of Idaho Bookstore, they will need to be purchased through online booksellers such as Amazon.com. Bott, P. A. (1998). Teaching your occupation to others. 2nd Edition. Needham Heights, MA, Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0-205-27101-4. Glasgow, N. A. & Hicks, C. D. (2009). What successful teachers do: 91 research-based classroom Strategies for new and veteran teachers. 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA, Corwin Press, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-4129-6619-1. Recommended: These textbooks are not available through the University of Idaho Bookstore. Reardon, M. & Derner, S. (2004). Strategies for great teaching: Maximize learning moments. Chicago, Zephyr Press. ISBN: 1-56976-178-7. Wong, H. K. & Wong R. T. (1998). The first days of school. Mountain View, CA. Harry K. Wong Publications. ISBN: 0-9629360-2-2. TASKSTREAM The University of Idaho, College of Education has adopted the TaskStream assessment software for teacher preparation programs of which Career and Technical Education belongs. This is an online system of submitting and evaluating teacher preparation assignments and activities. Teachers will submit the three assignments of Peer Reviewed Traditional Assessment, Peer Reviewed Authentic Assessment, and Peer Observation through TaskStream for evaluation. Also, teachers will provide an introduction and complete a mid-semester and final dispositions self-evaluation. Accounts have been provided for each member of the course, and instructions are available at the end of the syllabus. The website for TaskStream is www.taskstream.com. OTHER MATERIALS Students are required to provide their own materials for the completion of individual and group assignments (e.g., binders, transparencies, vendor materials, etc.). CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 3 SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS AND TOPICS Session Topics Getting Getting Started: Started Course Overview Course Expectations Course Assignments 1 Developing a Professional Identity The Role of the Teacher Surviving the First Days Foundations of Learning and Teaching: History of US Education, Human Development Readings: Bott Chapter 2, Glasgow and Hicks Section 8, Knowles Handout Assignments: Reflective Commentary 1 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan 2 Foundations of Learning and Teaching: How Students Learn Learning Theories Domains of Learning Levels of Learning Learning Styles Readings: Bott Chapter 3, Glasgow and Hicks Section 1, Human Information Processing Assignments: Reflective Commentary 2 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Fall Teaching Calendar 3 Instructional Design Developing observable and measurable learning objectives Course Calendar Lesson Planning Readings: Bott Chapters 5, Glasgow & Hicks Section 3 Assignments: Reflective Commentary 3 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Lesson Design and Delivery I- Teaching Recording is due to partner CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 4 4 Teaching Techniques Readings: Bott Chapter 6, Glasgow & Hicks Section 6 5 Assignments: Reflective Commentary 4 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Questioning Techniques Lesson Plan 1 Student Evaluation Readings: Bott Chapter 7, Glasgow & Hicks Section 4 Assignments: Reflective Commentary 5 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Lesson Plan 2 Lesson Plan 3 Lesson Design and Delivery I Peer Evaluation 6 Classroom Organization and Management Student Behavior Readings: Glasgow & Hicks Section 2, Top Five Classroom Management Strategies, Classroom Control, Concepts of Student Discipline Assignments: Reflective Commentary 6 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Lesson Plan 4 Lesson Plan 5 7 Safety in the classroom and laboratory Readings: Bott p. 19, p. 22-27, p. 67, Liability PowerPoint, Safety PowerPoint Assignments: Reflective Commentary 7 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Experienced Teacher Evaluation WrapUp Wrap Up “Where Do We Go From Here” Course Evaluation CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 5 Assignments: Reflective Commentary 8 Weekly Journal Weekly Teaching Plan Experienced Teacher Evaluation COURSE REQUIREMENTS / ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS Reflective Commentary: Each student will prepare a reflective commentary covering the content, discussions, and/or presentations of each class session. The commentary is to be posted on the designated online discussion board. The commentary is to be written in two parts: Part 1 is to focus on one or two points of particular interest (i.e., something that caught your attention, caused you to reconsider something, or clarified something you did not understand previously). Here, “reflective” is referring to a habit of mind that questions why, what, and how one goes about doing what one does, with an eye toward making "what is," better. It is a reflective critique of what has been learned and/or observed. As teachers, we all need to reflect on what we do and why we do it. Reflection is a vital part of improving instruction and learning. Part 2 is to focus on application; that is, on how the session materials can be put to use in “your” classroom or situation. Again, this is a reflective process looking for ways of applying what has been learned. The commentary is due within the week following the given session. Students are expected to engage in online discussions of the commentaries. If a student is unable to attend a face to face meeting, he or she will be expected to view the recording of the corresponding Boise meeting. Weekly Teaching Journals: Reflection is an important part of each teacher's professional practice. Professional growth takes place from reflecting upon one's work. Beginning early in the semester, each teacher will be required to submit a weekly journal entry reflecting upon the previous week. The journal entry should use the following questions to guide the reflection: 1. What was my greatest joy from this week? 2. What was the most important challenge? 3. What will I do to meet this challenge? 4. What is the most important goal I want to accomplish next week? Weekly Teaching Plans: Almost all school districts require teachers to submit weekly teaching plans. Each student will submit to the instructor a copy of the weekly teaching plan when it is submitted to the school district. This shall be done electronically and in the format that is required by the school district. An alternative format is found in the course content section of Blackboard. The assignment shall be submitted electronically through Blackboard or to johnc@uidaho.edu and it is due each Monday during the semester. For those who do not currently have a teaching position, an alternative assignment will be developed with the instructor. Teaching Calendars: Successful teachers excel at planning and organization. It is important to develop a road map for the school year. Each student will prepare teaching calendars for both fall and spring semesters of the 2011-12 school year. The fall calendar can be an informal list of units and lessons for each course taught and it is due by September 15. The spring calendar will be more formal and each student will be required to submit using the format provided by the instructor and it is due December 10. These assignments must be submitted electronically at the course website on Blackboard or to johnc@uidaho.edu. CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 6 Questioning Techniques: Each student will complete the questioning techniques activity. This is a self-contained instructional module that will be available on Blackboard. It must be submitted electronically through Blackboard or to johnc@uidaho.edu, and it is due in the middle of the semester. Lesson Plans: Lesson planning and design may be the single most important task of a beginning teacher. Thorough lesson plans strengthen student learning and classroom management. Each student will design five (5) lessons suitable for delivery within their specialization. It is critical that each lesson plan provide appropriate learning objectives, a script for delivery, and a method for evaluating student learning. The lessons will comply with the design parameters set forth through the class sessions. Each lesson will address a specific behavioral domain: cognitive, psychomotor, or affective. The lessons will not be taught but will be presented to the class for discussion and critique; the focus here is on design, not on presentation. Lesson plans will be due at one week intervals at the end of October and early November. The assignments shall be submitted electronically through Blackboard or to johnc@uidaho.edu. Experienced Teacher Observation: You are to take a professional day and observe a teacher with five or more years of experience. After you have made the observation, you are to prepare a 2-3 page reflection paper. The paper should have to following components: 1. School and teacher observed 2. Classes observed with an explanation of the objectives for each class 3. Three teaching methods that you believed were highly effective and why 4. Teaching methods that were not as effective and why 5. Your overall impression of your peer’s program and teaching methods. This assignment is due December 1; however it may be turned in before that date. The assignment must be submitted electronically at the course website on Blackboard or to johnc@uidaho.edu. Lesson Design and Delivery: Part I: Each student will record a lesson to be reviewed and evaluated by an assigned partner. This is to be for a lesson from a course in the student’s teaching assignment. The instructor will assign partners, and students will coordinate sending and receiving the recordings. Recordings may be sent electronically to partners if possible. If a student is unable to send the recordings electronically, the US Postal Service will suffice. Along with the recording, students will be required to provide their partner with a lesson plan. The partners will be required to use the provided evaluation sheet. The teaching evaluation will be worth a total of 100 points, and students will receive 50 points for evaluating their partners teaching demonstration (150 points total for the assignment). Part II: Each student will design, develop, and deliver one complete lesson during the third face to face meeting. The other teachers and the course instructor will evaluate the lesson. A lesson plan will be submitted before the demonstration. Students unable to attend the teaching demonstration meeting: You will meet the assignment requirements by having either an administrator or university teacher educator observe a class. Provide the observer with the evaluation form, upon completion of the assignment submit to the instructor through Blackboard or by email at johnc@uidaho.edu. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Cannon with any questions. Participation: Active participation is a proven enhancement strategy for learning. The synergy that presents itself through guided and free discussion is rich in learning potential, especially with adult learners. Such learning opportunities are formed out of the sharing of experience and ideas. Every class is made up of planned and unplanned, active and inactive, learning experiences. One must, CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 7 however, be present to engage or witness these experiences: they cannot be recreated or made-up later. Therefore, credit for participation is based on one's in-class/on-line presence. Simply put: One cannot participate if one is not present. Points will be earned by participating in class and through the online activities. EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE Assignments and Grading Requirement Reflective Commentaries 8 @ 10 pts each Weekly Teaching Journals Weekly Teaching Plans (Use school format) Teaching Calendar Fall 2012 Teaching Calendar Spring 2013 Questioning Module Lesson Plans (Submit 5 @ 20 points each) Lesson Design and Delivery I Lesson Design and Delivery I-Peer Evaluation Lesson Design and Delivery II Experienced Teacher Observation Informed Participation Points 80 150 150 100 100 100 20 20 20 20 20 100 50 100 100 100 1230 Grading Scale: 1107-1230 = A (90%-100%) 984-1106 = B (80-89%) 861-983 = C (70-79%) 738-860 = D (60-69%) Below 738 = F See “Assignments” and “Timely Completion and Incomplete Grades” for late assignment policy. INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES: Professionalism. Good teaching requires dedication and a commitment to excellence. Participation. Asking questions is a form of active participation. Discussion, generated by questions, is one of the most effective learning strategies. Participation is just as important for Internet discussions, if not more so. Accommodations. If you have special needs for successfully completing this course, you must inform the instructor within the first week and be registered with the University as requiring such accommodations. Attendance. Because ALL assignments are required to receive a final grade; and, since many of the assignments are based on active and group learning strategies; and, because one must be present to contribute to (and gain from) these activities; and, since there are few (if any) ways of reconstructing such group interaction; then, attendance is essential! Please plan on attending every class: We need your participation in person and on the Internet. CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 8 Assignments. Assignments may be submitted electronically or as a hard copy. The instructor understands that the teachers enrolled in the course are busy. Beginning teachers face many challenges meeting job and family obligations. The assignments have been designed for practical application with teaching responsibilities. Because of the nature of your work, the instructor is flexible with assignment deadlines. An assignment which is late will have ten points deducted from the final points. No assignments will be accepted after December 12. If there are circumstances that will result in a late assignment, contact the instructor before the due date. If an assignment is submitted in person, please do not turn-in assignments in folders, binders, document jackets, or with dedicated cover sheets unless instructed to do so -- simple stapling is sufficient. Further note that any assignments remaining in the instructor’s possession after two weeks into the following semester will be discarded unless prior arrangements are made. Materials will be returned by mail if proper postage materials are provided by the student. Timely Completion and Incomplete Grades. A final grade of “incomplete” will be given only for extenuating circumstances. We live in an uncertain world. From time to time we all encounter unexpected events. If you find that you cannot make a certain due date, please contact the instructor. Prior approval is required to submit a late assignment. Missing assignments at the end of the course does not qualify one for an incomplete grade without prior approval and extenuating circumstances. Please see the University of Idaho’s Incomplete Policy below. Academic Honesty: Instructors and students are responsible for maintaining academic standards and integrity in their classes. Each student is to conduct their own research and produce original work. Academic integrity and honesty is expected. The University holds that consequences for academic dishonesty may be imposed by the course instructor. Cell Phones. Please be courteous and turn off all cell phones during the class sessions. Overall. As an in-service or pre-service teacher, consider what you would expect of your students -- I expect no more, or no less. University of Idaho Incomplete Policy F - Grades of Incomplete F-1. A grade of "Incomplete" is assigned only when the student has been in attendance and has done passing work up to a time within three weeks of the close of the semester, or within one week of the close of the summer session. It may be assigned only upon agreement of the student and course instructor when extenuating circumstances make it impossible for the student to complete course requirements on time (Extenuating circumstances include serious illness, car accidents, death of a family member, etc. It does not include lateness due to procrastination, the student's desire to do extra work to raise his/her grade, allowing a student to retake the course, etc.). Graduate students on probation, see College of Graduate Studies section on Probation, Disqualification, and Reinstatement (Part 4). If a grade of "Incomplete" is submitted, the instructor will assign a reversion grade in the event the missing work is not completed. The instructor must also specify conditions and requirements for completing the deficient work, as well as any deadline shorter than the maximum time period allowed in F-2. At the end of each semester, the Registrar's Office will send an Incomplete Grade Report (IGR) to departmental administrators detailing every I grade submitted by their faculty that semester and the conditions for student completion. F-2. Completion of "Incomplete" Grades. Final grades for incompletes received in the Fall semester or Intersession, must be assigned by the last day of the following Summer semester. Final grades for incompletes received in the Spring semester or Summer Session, must be assigned by the last day of the following Fall semester. When a student has completed the deficient work, the instructor will assign a final grade. An incomplete that is not completed within the time limit specified above would automatically be changed to the reversion grade assigned by the instructor at the time the incomplete was submitted. Instructors may assign a final grade anytime within the time period specified above. In the event the instructor leaves the university, the departmental administrator may assign the final grade. An incomplete remains on the student's permanent record and is accompanied by the final grade (i.e. I/A, I/B, I/C). CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 9 F-3. "Incomplete" Grades on Record at End of Final Term. A student cannot graduate with a grade of "Incomplete" on his or her record. At the end of the term in which the student will graduate, a grade of "Incomplete" in any UI course on that degree level (undergraduate, graduate, law, etc.) reverts to the grade that the instructor had specified on the on-line grade roster (see F-1). Reverted grades are included in the computation of the student's cumulative grade-point average at graduation. Nonetheless, a student who has graduated may make up the incomplete work within the usual time limit in an effort to raise the grade on the permanent record. COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. Washington, DC: Association for the Study of Higher Education, The George Washington University. Borich, G. D. (2007). Effective teaching methods: Research-based practice (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Merrill/Prentice Hall. Bott, P. A. (1998). Teaching your occupation to others: A guide to surviving the first year (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. Edmison, G. A. (Ed.). (nd). Approaches: Teaching strategies for technology education. Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association. Edmison, G. A. (Ed.). (nd). Delivery systems: Teaching strategies for technology education. Reston, VA: International Technology Education Association. Ericksen, S. C. (1984). The essence of good teaching: Helping students learn and remember what they learn. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc. Forget, M. A. (2004). Max teaching with reading and writing: Classroom activities for helping students learn new subject matter while acquiring literacy skills. Victoria, Canada: Trafford Publishing. Harmin, M. (1994). Inspiring active learning: A handbook for teachers. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Hyman, R. T. (1979). Strategic questioning. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Instructional Strategies for Technology Education. (1988). 37th CTTE Yearbook. Glenco Publishing Co. Jacobs, H. H. (Ed.). (1989). Interdisciplinary curriculum: Design and implementation. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Jacobsen, D. A., Eggen, P., & Kauchak, D. (2009). Methods for teaching: Promoting student learning in K-12 classrooms (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Knowles, M. S. (1990). The adult learner: A neglected species (4th ed.). Houston, TX: Gulf CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 10 Publishing Co. Lowman, J. (1984). Mastering the techniques of teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc. Maley, D. A. (1978). The industrial arts teacher's handbook--Techniques, principles, and methods. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Miller, W. R. (1990). Instructors and their jobs. Homewood, IL: American Technical Publishers, Inc. Moore, K. D. (1999). Middle and secondary school instructional methods (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill College. Orlich, D. C., Harder, R. J., Callahan, R. C., & Gibson, H. W. (2001). Teaching strategies: A guide to better instruction (6th ed.). New York: Houghton Mifflin. Performance-Based Teacher Education Materials. (1997/98 Catalog). A series of performance-based instructional modules and support materials for teacher and administrator training. Address: AAVIM, 220 Smithonia Road, Winterville, GA, 30683-9527. Phone: (800) 228-4689. Pucel, D. J. (1989). Performance-based instructional design. New York: McGraw-Hill. Salend, S. J. (2008). Creating inclusive classrooms: Effective and reflective practices (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Merrill/Prentice Hall. Sarkees-Wireenski, M. & Scott, J. L. (1995). Vocational special needs. Homewood, IL: American Technical Publishers. Southern Regional Education Board. (n.d.). Literacy across the curriculum: Setting and implementing goals for grades six through twelve. Atlanta, GA: Author. Wong, Harry K. (1998). The first days of school. Mountain View, CA. Harry K. Wong Publications. Wood, J. W. (2009). Pathways to teaching series: Practical strategies for the inclusive classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Did you know that this course is one of 5 courses that apply to the Technical Workforce Training Academic Certificate? The required courses for this certificate are the following: AOLL 473 Foundations of Adult Education and Adult Development (3 credits) CTE 420 Evaluation in Professional-Technical Education (3 credits) CTE 426 Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development (3 credits) CTE 447 Diverse Populations and Individual Differences (3 credits) CTE 472 Teaching and Learning in Occupation Education (3 credits) Credits to total 15 for the Technical Workforce Training Academic Certificate. If you are interested, contact Dr. Cannon. CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 11 * * * * * Do you check your VandalMail regularly? You should. It is the official communications tool of the University of Idaho. Your VandalMail username and password also serve as your login for many university services, including Blackboard. CTE 472 Professional-Technical Education Teaching Methods 12 Using your TaskStream Key Code For Students You have been selected to receive a TaskStream account. The key code that has been issued to you is intended for your use only. Follow the directions below to create/renew your account on TaskStream ‘Advancing Education Excellence’. 1. Go to www.taskstream.com 2. On the TaskStream home page click the Create or Renew Account located on the purple area on the top left side of the screen. link 3. Select the appropriate subscription option: Create a new TaskStream subscription should be selected if you are creating an account for the first time. Renew my TaskStream subscription if you would like to extend a previously created TaskStream account. 4. Enter the key code specified below in Option 2 and click the Continue button to proceed. Key Code: AZ2GDY - 23VERM 5. Complete Steps 2 and 3. During step 3, make sure to note the username and password that you have chosen. This will be the username and password you will use to access TaskStream. 6. Confirm your registration information in Step 4. If you need to edit any of the information you have entered click the Edit button. Otherwise click Continue to complete your registration 7. The next page will display a link to take you to the home page where you can enter your username and password to login and begin using your TaskStream account. Copyright © 2010 TaskStream. All rights reserved. 13 Self-Enrolling into Programs Follow the directions below to enroll yourself into a TaskStream program. Step 1: Log In Go to www.taskstream.com and log into your TaskStream account. Step 2: Find the Self-Enrollment Area From the home page, click the Enter Code button. Step 3: Enter Your Code Enter the program code specified below in the appropriate field, and then click the Search button. Your Program Code: occed You will be able to review the program information that corresponds to the code that you entered. To be enrolled in the program, click the Enroll button. If you do not wish to be enrolled in the program at this time, click the Cancel - Do Not Enroll button. Note: If you enroll yourself into an inactive program, the program will not show up on your home page until the Program Manager activates the program.