Syllabi for Mrs. Barnhill
EPI 0020 Professional Foundations
Syllabus
ONLINE
CLASS SCHEDULE: ONLINE (CRN )
PROFESSOR: Cassandra Barnhill
E-MAIL: NOTE: When class begins, Blackboard e-mail will be used for all course-related communications. ATLAS e-mail should be used for official grade inquiries and other college communications, such as registration, financial aid, etc.
DEPARTMENT: Educator Preparation Institute
DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND PHONE: West Campus 1-255; 407-582-5581
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course teaches the foundation for becoming a productive member of the teaching profession. Topics will include history and philosophy of education, school governance, school finance, school law, ethics, purpose of schools, and continuing professional development.
CREDIT: 2 hours
REQUIRED TEXT(S): Teachers, Schools, and Society by Sadker and Zittleman First Edition.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: For internet and computer hardware requirements please visit http://valenciacollege.edu/ltad/students/tech_req.asp.
A flash drive is also mandatory for storing class materials and artifacts. Do not store your classwork in only one place; you should store it in several places (your computer and several flash drives).
If you need assistance with Blackboard, contact the Valencia Blackboard Help Desk through email at webcthelp@valenciacollege.edu or by calling 407-582-5600.
| COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of this module, learners should be able to. . . | by completing the following ARTIFACTS. . . |
| 1. Describe the organization and administration of the public school.
| 1. Case Study Analysis-the Professor will select one case study from chapter 7 CD; students will write an analysis reflection using the questions provided as a guide.
Competencies: Role of the Teacher
50 points |
| 2. Describe the purposes of the public school.
3. Identify the laws governing teachers.
4. Explain how the professional code of ethics applies to the role of teacher. | 2. Review a prominent education law case and present to your peers, using a powerpoint format.
Competency: Ethics, Role of the Teacher
50 points
3. Personal Philosophy of Education
Competencies: Continuous Improvement
50 points
4. Article analysis- Text CD Reading Article 5.1 The Threat of Stereotype by Joshua Aronson (2 to 3 pages, double-spaced)
Competencies: Diversity, Ethics
50 points
5. Ethics Activity – Discuss real-world occurrences where ethical behavior has been observed.
Competencies: Ethics, Role of the Teacher
25 points
6. Read the NCLB Law, briefly summarize; discuss how this law affects your curriculum and teaching.
Competencies: Role of the Teacher, Continuous Improvement
25 points |
| 5. Identify the need for continuing professional development.
| 7. Personal Professional Development Plan Competencies: Role of the Teacher, Continuous Improvement
100 points |
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Individual Artifacts will focus on application and demonstration of course content. All artifacts must earn at least an 80%, or they will have to be corrected and resubmitted. Artifacts scoring above 80% may be corrected and resubmitted if the student so chooses. Individual artifacts will be created outside of class. The artifacts should be typed using 12 font in Times New Roman, double spaced (when appropriate) and submitted through Blackboard. The appropriate template should be used for artifacts when provided. Additional information for creating artifacts and the scoring rubrics will be provided on Blackboard.
2. Attendance is mandatory (HYBRID ONLY). Class time will be used to provide important information and to explain and begin individual projects. Also, you must be present to complete the in-class artifacts. Absences will be handled on a case by case basis with written assessments required to make up any missed work. Each class meeting is 10 points for a total of 70 points. THIS IS FOR HYBRID CLASSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT APPLY TO ONLINE CLASSES.
3. Participation in Discussions via Blackboard will also be graded. For each discussion topic, you must respond to the orginal post and reply to at least two other students’ posts. You should follow the criteria for each discussion topic to receive full credit. Responses to each discussion topic are 10 points for a total of 70 points.
4. Weekly Quizzes will be given on the weekly readings. They can be found under the Assessments tab in Blackboard. You may take the quizzes as many times as you want. Please note that the questions may change each time you take a quiz. Each quiz will be worth 10 points for a total of 70 points.
5. Each week’s learning module should be completed before coming to class. The only exceptions are in-class activities and discussion posts. (HYBRID ONLY.)
6. Reminders will be posted in the Announcements section of Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to check Blackboard for announcements, e-mail, assignment feedback, assignments returned for revision, and discussion comments.
All formal assignments should adhere to standard written English. Each spelling, punctuation, grammar, or other error will result in a 1 point deduction. If you have any doubts about your writing skills, please go to the Writing Center in Building 3, Room 100 for assistance.
Assignments and / or artifacts completed in this and other EPI courses may be placed into your electronic teaching portfolio to demonstrate specific teaching competencies.
GRADING SCALE:
| Attendance | 70 points |
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| Discussions | 70 points | A | 540-600 points |
| Quizzes | 70 points | B | 480-539 points |
| Artifacts | 390 points | C | 420-479 points |
| Total | 600 points | F | 419 points and below |
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Blackboard: All assignments and their due dates will be located in Blackboard for the course. Additional readings and information will also be posted.
COMPUTER LAB USAGE: Remember that when utilizing Valencia College computer labs, food and drink are not permitted. For additional information, see http://www.valenciacollege.edu/labs.
CELL PHONES: Use of cell phones or pagers during the class sessions is not acceptable. Please turn them on silent ring/buzz or turn them off. (HYBRID ONLY.)
ACADEMIC HONESTY: All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College (Policy Number 6Hx28: 10-16). For more information, see http://www.valenciacollege.edu/policies.
STUDENTS REQUIRING ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Contact information:
West Campus SSB, Rm. 102 Ph: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326 TTY: 407-582-1222
VALENCIA STUDENT CORE COMPETENCIES: The faculty of Valencia College has established four Core Competencies that describe the learning outcomes: THINK, VALUE, COMMUNICATE, and ACT. These general competencies can be applied in many contexts and must be developed over a lifetime. They specify how learning can be expressed and assessed in practice. They enable students and faculty to set learning goals and assess learning within and across the many disciplines of human inquiry. Further details about these competencies can be found at http://valenciacollege.edu/competencies.
WITHDRAWAL POICY: Students may withdraw themselves for a W up until the withdrawal deadline. After the withdrawal deadline each semester, students can no longer withdraw themselves. Professors can withdraw students for a W after the deadline only for excessive absences. After the withdrawal deadline, the professor will not withdraw students; students will receive the grade they have earned based on their classroom performance and participation. Grades of WP and WF are no longer given.
***The withdrawal dates for this semester are as follows:
Full Term =
1st Term =
2nd Term =
POSSIBLE NECESSITY OF SCHEDULE / CONTENT MODIFICATION: Course schedule and / or content may be changed at the professional discretion of the professor.