You are required to do a 16 hour Field Base Experience in EC-3.
Unless otherwise noted, assignments are to be submitted via email.
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.
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.
08/25 LAB I: Your professional resume; strengths and weaknesses
09/01 LAB 2: Professional Growth Plan
09/03 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
09/04 School choice due. You must do your Field Base Experiences in grades EC-3.
09/13 ISSUE PAPER 1
09/26 ISSUE PAPER 2
09/29 LAB 4: See lab Assignment Page. Click HERE.
10/01 Begin Field Base Experiencethis week
10/04 Prompt 1 due
10/05 LAB 4: See lab Assignment Page. Click HERE.
10/06 Philosophy of Education
10/09 LAB 5: See Lab Assignment Page. Click HERE.
10/11 Prompt 2 due
10/12 ISSUE PAPER 3
10/13 Positive, Productive Classroom Environment (Classroom Management Plan)
10/18 Prompt 3 due
10/20 LAB 6: See Lab Assignment Page. Click HERE.
10/25 LAB 7: See Lab Assignment Page. Click HERE.
10/26 ISSUE PAPER 4
10/27 Comparison of three Professional Organizations
11/01 LAB 8: See Lab Assignment Page Click HERE.
11/03 ISSUE PAPER 5
11/13 ISSUE PAPER 6
11/17 Lesson Plan Power Point to be emailed to instructor
11/21 THANKSGIVING BREAK
11/29 Internship Report
12/01 Portfolio must be complete
12/06 Self-evaluation and Course-evaluation to be emailed to instructor
12/07 Final Exam Due
EVALUATION DUE DATES TBA
GRADES ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Written Assignments (19)
Internship (6 assignments)
Projects (2)
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.