Excellence ~ Integrity ~ Caring

Winter Quarter 2009

001-LEC(11228)

1/7/2009 - 3/21/2009
EDSE 400

Class Syllabus

Introduction to Secondary Teaching (6 units)

Instructor:

Javier Ruiz, M.A.

Office phone: (661) 654-6163

Email:

jruiz3@csub.edu

Office:

EDUC 134

Day/Time:

Thursday 4:35 8:45

Location:

EDUC 128

CSU Bakersfield School of Education Mission

In support of the university's vision of excellence the mission of the School of Education is to be a
professional learning institution that prepares highly capable professionals to serve our culturally and
linguistically diverse community with integrity.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

Welcome to an exciting and fun class! ED SE 400 is a general introduction to teaching and the CSUB
Single Subject Credential program (i.e., secondary education). It includes observation in a single subject
classroom, certification to Level I technology proficiency, discussion of the teaching profession and the
requirements for the teaching preparation and induction programs. It is designed to provide the
prospective secondary teacher with a frame of reference for further work and study in the teaching
profession. Consider it an opportunity for a professional, intellectual and emotional feast

The students will develop the ability to:

I.

Demonstrate basic technology proficiency by attaining CTAP 8 Level I certification, including

the ability to communicate with technology and to incorporate technology into their coursework.
(Std 9)

II.

Complete a field experience in appropriate classrooms that include applying technology in the
classroom and observing a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students. (Stds 1,
4, 7, & 13)

III.

Provide opportunities for the students to interrelate teaching/learning theories and practices. (Std
4)

IV.

Understand more about the teaching profession and how to proceed through the teacher
preparation program, through the teacher induction program and begin to create a career-long
professional development plan. (Stds 1 & 2)

CLASS ACTIVITIES
You will use LiveText (LT) to build an eFolio to demonstrate CTAP Level I technology proficiency and other class
assignments. LT will also be used for posting signature assignments in some subsequent program classes. You must
purchase a LiveText (LT) subscription at the book store, or online and have your code by the second class
meeting. WebCT will also be used for class assignments.
You can see Class Information on my web site (Go to my home page, Click on EDSE 400 and you are there).
Class Routine
A. Attendance taken, review, announcements, discussion, and demonstrations
B. This is a hybrid class, meaning that many assignments are done on line. This allows flexibility in the class
routine to meet diverse student needs.
C. Team Time: the first 30-45 minutes let students work with their teams. Participating in a team helps depth
of reflection and provides practical assistance when tedious computer routines appear obscure. Look at
teammates eFolio assignments and journal notes for added insights.
D. Lecture starts
E. Then it's Lab Time to assemble the CTAP eFolio with instructor assistance.

Class Participation includes

A. Attendance during Lectures (2.5 points per class)
B. In-class Participation (2.5 points per class)

Class and Observation Journal

Students will be placed in a classroom at a public middle, junior or senior high school at the Universitys
discretion. Students will observe 45 hours at the site under the guidance and supervision of a coordinating
teacher. These students will receive feedback and guided practice from their coordinating teacher and from the
course instructor.
Students will reflect on the observations and classroom presentations in a journal. The journal will be assessed at the
end of the class based on the format and content (entries describing topics and issues pertinent to the class
assignments). The journal will also be shared with team members and others to stimulate reflection on the
observations.
For students waiving the observation with 45 hours secondary professional experience or showing proof of at least
45 hours secondary observation in another teacher education course, the journal will only contain notes from class
lectures.

Observation Journal guidelines:

Use Learning Log format for handwritten journals; electronic journals can be kept in any format.

Focus on positive and effective practices, especially those that provide you with insights you will use.

No flaming (expressing negative emotions or character assassination).

No criticizing host teachers (follow the Thumper rule; you are a guest in the host school).

Avoid negative comments about students, parents, or school employees.

You can focus your observations by reading the "Observation Topics" for each week before you go to your
school. These are suggestions intended to help look for specific things; you don't have to address all of them in
your journal. We will discuss some of these topics in class.

CTAP 8 Level I eFolio

You will create an eFolio based on the Region 8 CTAP I Checklist. The eFolio must be completed during the course
and signed off by the instructor for certification. A file structure for the eFolio, "CTAP Level I eFolio file structure,"
is provided in LT. When you complete the folio, you need to apply for the certificate.
eFolios are a method of authentic assessment that requires artifacts be included and that complete narratives explain
how each artifact demonstrates the elements of the proficiency. Proficiencies 1.5-1.8 may be demonstrated to the
instructor.
You are encouraged to complete proficiencies as they are due and have them assessed in batches of 2-4
proficiencies. Students must complete all items in the Introduction and both Appendices. Go to CTAP8 Level I
Proficiency Resources for detailed instructions and for resources. Following step by step instructions can save a lot
of grief with the LT interface.
If you already are certified to CTAP Level 1, you will be given full credit for this assignment and do not have to
complete an eFolio. You do need to learn how to use LT so you will be ready for subsequent assignments in
credential courses. You must complete the rest of the class assignments to obtain full class credit.

COURSE ASSESSMENT
You earn full credit if assignments are completed as directed on time. Points will be deducted if projects do not
reflect directions. University policy holds that if you are unable to complete all the assignments, you may request an
Incomplete grade. You have only one quarter to complete the assignments and change the Incomplete. After that, it
becomes a Fail and the course must be repeated.

Class Participation
Attendance (2.5 pts per class)
InClass discussion (2.5 pts per
class

50

Journal Entries

10

InClass Notes (5 pts Total

Field Observation (5 pts Total)

CTAP8 Level I eFolio

40

Total Points Possible

100

A= 93-100
C = 73-76

A- = 90-92
C- = 70-72

B+ = 87-89
D+ = 67-69

B = 83-86
D = 63-66

University Vision Statement

B- = 80-82
D- = 60-62

C+ = 77-79
Fail= <60

By 2014-15, CSU Bakersfield will be the leading campus in the CSU system in terms of faculty and
academic excellence and diversity, quality of the student experience, and community engagement.
Realization of our vision will be advanced by recruitment, development and promotion of excellent and
diverse staff within an organizational culture committed to excellence in all areas.

CANDIDATE DISPOSITIONS
Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other professional school personnel know and
demonstrate dispositions necessary to help all students learn.

Professional Collaboration
Candidates will participate in action-oriented collaboration that will enable them to learn from others and
provide leadership in partnerships with all stakeholders.

Reflective Practitioner
Candidates are reflective, life long learners who apply problem solving and critical thinking strategies and
the respectful appreciation of differing points of view.

Ethical Professional
Candidates actions are based on accepted professional standards of conduct and reflect insight and
awareness with respect to diverse perspectives, opinions, obligations and ethical responsibilities of the
profession.

Student/Client Centered
Candidates, throughout their programs, will prioritize the needs of the students/clients they serve by
maintaining trusting relationships built upon caring, nurturing (respective) and meaningful interactions.

Professional Leader
Candidates, throughout their programs, will be strong, determined, professional leaders with a clear
instructional focus using effective communication skills and a willingness to take risks to ensure the
advancement, safety, and welfare of all students in our communities.

Professional Competence
Candidates will maintain high programmatic outcomes that reflect research-based practices, principles of
learning differentiation, and standards based instruction.

Adopted January 2006

Revised 11/27

PLEASE NOTE: The CSU Chancellors Office of Risk Management is requiring all students in
various fields, including the Credential Program to purchase Professional Liability Insurance at
the cost of $16 Aprox. per Academic Year. This fee may be paid at the Cashiers window or
online.

Academic Honesty

The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. The
University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing will protect the integrity
of all academic work and student grades. Students are expected to do all work assigned to them without
unauthorized assistance and not to give unauthorized assistance. Faculty have the responsibility of exercising care
in the planning and supervision of academic work so that honest effort will be positively encouraged.
Academic Dishonesty (cheating): This is a broad category of actions that use fraud and deception to improve a grade
or obtain course credit. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is not limited to examination situation alone, but arises
whenever students attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. Plagiarism is the misuse of published or
unpublished words of another by claiming them as ones own. It may consist of handing in someone elses work,
copying or purchasing a composition, using ideas, paragraphs, sentences or phrases written by another, or by using
data an/or statistics compiled by another without giving citation. Another example of academic dishonesty (cheating)
is the submission of the same or essentially the same paper or other assignment for credit in two different courses
without gaining prior approval.
When a faculty member discovers a violation of the communitys principles, the faculty member is required to give
a failing grade to the student for the course. In addition to assigning the final grade, the faculty member also
notifies, in writing, the Dean of Students and the relevant school dean that an act of academic dishonesty has
occurred and a grade of F has been assigned. The student receives a copy of this letter, which becomes a part of
the students permanent file. If a second act of dishonesty occurs, the student is administratively dismissed from
CSUB.