CI 413/CI402  Mathematics/Science Field Experience  
Course Syllabus Outline
Spring 2002 

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Catalog Description (Duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CI 402; successful completion and posted grades on transcript for Physical or Biological Science; College Algebra (or higher), Math 501, and Block II.

• Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2000). Reston, VA  
• National Science Education Standards, National Research Council, (1997).
• Project Learning Tree, (1995), American Forest Council, 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

Major Topics (Duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)

• Plan and teach mathematics and science to reflect the nature of mathematics and science. (M-2, I-6)
• Write integrated lesson plans and units that are grounded in a constructivist/situated cognition philosophy of teaching, are developmentally appropriate and based on district, state, and/or national mathematics and science standards. (I-5, I-6)
• In planning and teaching, displays knowledge of diversity issues. (I-2, M-1)
• Utilize a variety of curriculum projects in lesson planning. (I-5, M-2)
• Incorporate technology in teaching and interacting with colleagues. (I-6)
• Exhibit professional behavior in educational settings. (P-1,2,3)
• Strive to overcome biases during teaching and working with colleagues and students. (P-2, I-1, I-4, M-1)
• Reflect on teaching as part of reflective practice. (P-2, P-3)
• Use various methods to assess students throughout the teaching experience in terms of stated outcomes. (I-2, I-3, I-7)

• The pre-student teacher will design an integrated unit consisting of at least eight lessons: four with a major focus on mathematics and four with a major focus on science.
• The pre-student teacher should teach at least four lessons focused on mathematics and four lessons focused on science. One of the lessons should be a student inquiry lesson. If possible all of these lessons should come from the integrated unit.

• Attendance:

• If absent from any field experience due to an emergency, you must make arrangements with the cooperating teacher to make up the full amount of time. The cooperating teacher, your CI 413 supervisor, and the building principal must be notified prior to any absence. These people should be contacted at their place of work, unless you have made special arrangements to call them at home.
• Attend all on-site individual or group conferences conducted by your cooperating teacher, the principal, or your CI 413 supervisor.

• Notebook Guidelines:

• (Introduction duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)

• Part 1: Observation Log (Duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)
• Part 2: Lesson Plans, Reflections, and Observations (Duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)

Grading:
The course grade will be S/U. The following criteria must be met to receive an "S" grade in this course.

1. Required attendance.
2. Satisfactory completion of requirements
1. Classroom Observations
2. Lesson Plans
3. Instruction
4. Reflections
5. Evaluations

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Academic Honesty: A standard of honesty, fairly applied to all students, is essential to a learning environment. Students abridging a standard of honesty must accept the consequences; penalties are assessed by appropriate classroom instructors or other designated people. Serious cases may result in discipline at the college or University level and may result in suspension or dismissal. Dismissal from a college for academic dishonesty, constitutes dismissal from the University. (WSU Student Handbook)

ADA: If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, contact the office of Disability Services (DS), Grace Wilkie Annex, room 173. (Voice phone number 978-3309; tdd/tty phone number 978-3067.) DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.
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March 2002