COURSE OVERVIEW
The course consists of three components – methods, management and computers. The methods component consists of a study of teaching and learning in the primary and junior divisions. It includes a range of approaches to develop instruction, implementation and evaluation strategies. The management component identifies management strategies appropriate to the developmental needs of primary and junior level learners and the classroom environment. Teacher candidates will use a practical and theoretical framework for understanding and managing social interactions in the classroom and develop a personal, proactive plan for classroom management. The computer component will provide an introduction to the roles of information technology in teaching and learning.
REQUIRED TEXTS :
Nipissing University. (2006-2007). Practice Teaching Handbook. North Bay, ON: Faculty of Education.
Schwartz, S., & Pollishuke, M. (2005), Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers. Toronto: Canada Inc.
Evertson, C.M., Emmer, E.T., and Worsham, M.E. Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers. Boston: Pearson Education
Ministry of Education Curriculum Policy Documents www.edu.gov.on.ca
Ontario College of Teachers, Foundations of Professional Practice www.oct.ca
Parkay, Forrest et al. (2005) Becoming a Teacher, Pearson Education Inc., Toronto, ON.
COURSE MARKS:
Students should note that the final standing in EDUC 4454 is a composite grade based on:
Term Marks: |
Marks |
Due Dates |
1. Assignment #1- Observation |
10 |
Sept. 14, 2006 |
2. Lesson Plan #1 |
10 |
Sept. 28, 2006 ( peer);Oct.2, 2006-submit |
3. Lesson Plan #2 |
10 |
Oct. 26, 2006 (peer); Oct.30-submit |
4.Management Seminar |
15 |
Weeks of Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 2006 |
5. Technology and Teaching Project |
20 |
Week of March 19 , 2007 |
6. Final Exam |
25 |
April 2-6, 2007 |
EVALUATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All assignments and the final exam are to be successfully completed with a final mark of 60% or more in order to meet the course requirements.
Assignments have identified due dates. Extensions beyond identified due dates are not granted except in the most justified circumstances. Requests for extensions must be received by the instructor prior to the identified due date of the assignment.
All submitted assignments will identify the assignment topic/title, course name and number, due date, instructor's name and student's name on a separate cover sheet. All assignments must be submitted in hard copies directly to the instructor. Times New Roman 12 must be used.
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ACTIVITIES |
READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS |
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INTRODUCTION
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Bookmark: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/
Reminder: Hand in Assignment #1 next class |
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Thurs. Sept.14 |
STARTING THE YEAR
INTRODUCTION TO LONG & SHORT TERM PLANNING
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*Assignment #1 due (10%) Explore: Remarkable Teachers in Professionally Speaking Read the General/Teacher-directed Planning Format, p. 14: Nipissing University. (2006-2007). Practice Teaching Handbook. North Bay, ON: Faculty of Education.
Ch. 5: Planning an Integrated Curriculum (pp. 44-69) in Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers |
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Thursday, Sept. 21 |
LONG & SHORT TERM PLANNING
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Evertson et al: Classroom Management…pages 89-100 Review the ‘General Planning Format’ for lesson planning: Nipissing University. (2006-2007). Practice Teaching Handbook. North Bay, ON: Faculty of Education. Prepare questions. pp. 14-53 |
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Mon.Sept.25 |
UNDERSTANDING THE PLANNING FORMATS and OCUP
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Ontario Ministry Of Education Curriculum Documents: OCUP
Pick one expectation from any of the curriculum documents for your practicum grade for which you would like to create a lesson plan. Make sure that it relates to an area that you already something that you have some content knowledge on. |
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Thurs.Sept.28 |
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
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Ch. 2, “Introduction, hook, or metal set,” Ch. 5, “Planning an Integrated Curriculum” and Chapter 11 in Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers. Nipissing University. (2006-2007). Practice Teaching Handbook. North Bay, ON: Faculty of Education. Bring finished GPF lesson plan |
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Mon.Oct.2 |
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
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*Lesson Plan #1 due (10%) |
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Thurs.Oct.5 |
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Peruse: Evertson et al., Classroom Management-Chapters 2,3,4,7 and pages 87-109
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Mon. Oct. 23 |
DEBRIEFING AND LEARNING CENTRES
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Nipissing University. (2006-2007). Practice Teaching Handbook. North Bay, ON: Faculty of Education.
Bring in completed Activity Based Lesson Plan for peer review |
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Mon.Oct.30- |
Seminars on Classroom Management Theorists |
*Lesson Plan #2 due Research one theorist in a group of 3-4 students and present a 45 minute presentation. |
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Mon. Dec.4 |
TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHING
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Read: Chapter 8:ofCreating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers |
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Thurs. Dec. 7 |
OUT OF CLASS EXCURSIONS |
Read: Chapter 9 :ofCreating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers |
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Mon.Dec.11 |
PARENT INVOLVEMENT |
Read: Chapter 12 :ofCreating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers |
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Thurs.Dec.14 |
HOMEWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS |
Read: Chapter 10 :ofCreating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers
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JAN. 8-12, |
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
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RR: Eby, J., Herrell, A., & Hicks, J. (2002). Reflective Planning, Teaching, and Evaluation, K-12. Columbus, Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall. Staff. (2006). Resumes and Cover Letters. Diversity Canada.com's Employers Want You, pp. 12-15.
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JAN. 15-19 |
INTEGRATING TEACHING METHODS
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Chapter 7: Literacy and Language Learning in Creating the Dynamic Classroom, A Handbook for Teachers (pp. 93-138).
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Jan. 22-Feb.14 |
UNIT PLANNING, EQAO,REPORT CARD WRITING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DAY BOOK PLANNING
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BLOCK V – 2 SESSIONS |
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MAR. 19-23, |
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM
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MAR. 26 |
EXAM REVIEW - Past examinations: http://www2.nipissingu.ca/exams/educ.htm
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