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FALL 2007
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES FOR TECA 1303
A sixteen hour Field Base Experience is required for this course.  Information about the Portfolio and Newsletter assignment will be given at a later date.
Unless otherwise noted, assignments are to be submitted via email. Up to 20 points may be deducted for lack of professionalism (submitting the assignment after the due date.)
NOTE ABOUT WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: All written work should be a minimum of three paragraphs.  Each paragraph should be a minimum of three sentences to about eight sentences.  Work should be double spaced, 12 point type (font).  Use either Times, Arial, or Helvetica type styles (fonts).  You may submit your work as an attachment.  Your reading and writing level should be at the 12th grade level.  If necessary, go to the TJC Writing Lab in Jenkins Hall (J 1108), and they will assist you.

All assignments should have a concluding statement that includes a reaction/response/ or reflection of the assignment.  This should indicate critical thought about the assignment.  Remember you are expected to write at the 12th grade level.  Do not hesitate to contact the instructor for clarification.  Refer to THIS LINK for help in grammar and punctuation.

As the instructor, I reserve the right to make modifications in content and schedule to promote the best and most effective educational experience possible for you.

Check often for changes and updates in the assignments

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DATE    ASSIGNMENT                                                                                                      

08/24    Complete Online Orientation before beginning any assignments.  Wait for comfirmation before submitting work.
08/31     Your professional Resume; and Teacher Skills Click HERE for a sample  resume.  There are two parts to this assignment: 
              A Resume and an analysis of your strengths and weaknesses.  Submit each part of the assignment in a separate email.
09/03     LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
09/04     School Choice due
09/05     Reflections of Past Teachers
09/12     Professional Growth Plan
09/14     Paper 1 due
09/17     Contact your assigned school and Handbook Statement due   
09/21     Paper 2 due
09/26     TECA 1303 Evaluation 1:  Chapters 1-3  Click HERE.
09/28     Paper 3 due

10/01     Begin Field Base Experience this week
10/02     Paper  4
10/04     Prompt 1 due 
10/05     Philosophy of Education
10/10     Paper 5
10/11     Prompt 2 due
10/12     TECA 1303 UNIT 2:  Chapters 4-6. Click HERE
10/15      Paper 6
10/19      Prompt 3 due  
10/20      Paper 7
10/25      Paper 8
810/26    TECA 1303 Evaluation 3:  Chapters 7-9.  Click HERE.
10/29      Comparison of  Professional Organizations

11/01     Paper 9
11/03     Newsletter due
11/13     Paper 10
11/15     TECA 1303 Evaluation 4:  Chapters 10-12.  Click HERE.
11/17     Parent Involvement Plan Power Point to be emailed to instructor
11/21     THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/29     Field Base Experience Report

12/04     Portfolio due
12/06    Self-evaluation and Course-evaluation to be emailed to instructor 
12/07     Final Exam Due

GRADES ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

Written Assignments (16)
Internship (6 assignments)
Projects (3)
Evaluations (4)

Each topic is worth 25% of your final grade.

Grading considerations:

Professionalism - assignment turned in on time.
Technical writing - no major grammar errors.
Process - all the elements addressed.
Quality of writing - the content presented on a 12th grade or higher level.
Format

When it becomes necessary, the instructor reserves the right to edit, omit, change, or add to the assignments with appropriate notice to students.
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