EDN 408:
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS, SCIENCE
Section 002
Class Location:
223 EB
Spring, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Dennis S. Kubasko, Jr. Office
Phone: 962-3367
Office:
373 Education Building Cell
Phone: 409-7436
Email: kubaskod@uncw.edu
From the UNCW
Catalogue: EDN 408. Instructional Seminar (2)
Corequisite: EDN 409 except for physical
education and music education majors. Prerequisites: All
professional core and specialty area courses, acceptance into the
The
teacher licensure program is designed to develop highly competent professionals
to serve in educational leadership roles. Such teachers make consistent, defensible, and
appropriate decisions to facilitate student achievement on intended learning
outcomes. The program includes the acquisition of complex teaching skills
through cognitive understandings, building upon academic and pedagogical
knowledge bases, followed by practice and reflection on professional
development.
Course Objectives
The
objectives of this class are to encourage the development of exemplary secondary
science teaching through competency and understanding in the following areas:
1. Reflection
on the planning, implementation, and integration of standards, recommendations,
and resources of international, national, state, and local science education
organizations.
2. Selecting
and/or designing instructional and assessment strategies appropriate for the
needs and interests of high school students.
3. Providing
a complex learning environment in which students are encouraged to think
scientifically.
4. Contributing
to personal and collegial professional development through self-reflective
activities, inquiry and research activities, and professional communications.
CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
This course is designed to focus on key components
of the Watson School of Education conceptual framework: The WSE develops
highly competent professionals to serve in educational leadership roles.
All educators must use data for decisions, reflect upon their practice,
exemplify their commitment to professional standards, implement appropriate
communication strategies, and strive to meet the needs of all learners.
Assignments in this course will assist you in preparing you to be a competent
professional and a leader.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
1.
Attendance
is required by all students. EDN 408 class
time supercedes ALL other internship
responsibilities. Students will be permitted
to have only one absence (excused or unexcused) from class. After the second absence and upon each
additional absence, the final grade will be reduced by one letter grade. For instance, a student having missed three
classes can only attain a grade of C upon successful completion of all course
work.
· 1 absence
= no deduction (Grade of A, at best)
· 2
absences = one letter grade deduction (Grade of B, at best)
· 3
absences = two letter grade deduction (Grade of C, at best)
· 4
Absences = three letter grade deduction (Grade of D, at best)
· 5
Absences or more = four letter grade deduction (Grade of F)
2.
Students
are not to be late for class. EDN 408 class
time will begin promptly at 3:30 and end at 4:50. Be prepared to stay in class the entire one
hour and twenty minutes. There will be
few occasions the instructor will excuse class early. Upon a student being late (unexcused or
excused) a third time, a deduction of one letter grade will be taken from that
students overall grade in the class.
3.
Participate
in class activities. Students are expected to be in
class and participating in all discussions.
Many students are bringing with them a variety of different perspectives
from a variety of different contexts and all are valuable. It is vital for the learning of everyone to
include each students perspective in class.
4.
Complete
all assignments as detailed in the requirements section.
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1.
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Two-Week Plan
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50
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2.
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Safety Project
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50
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3.
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Inquiry Project
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50
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4.
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Portfolio and Presentation
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50
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Total
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200
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Grades for EDN 408 will be assigned as follows:
A = 180 200 points
B = 179 160
C = 159 140
D = 139 120
Below 120 points = F.