CI 413/CI402  Mathematics/Science Field Experience  
Course Syllabus Outline
Spring 2003 

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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.

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 teach at least eight lessons in the area mathematics and science: four lessons with a major focus on mathematics and four lessons with a major focus on science.
• Ideally, ALL eight of the mathematics and science lessons will come from an integrated unit (described separately) that students are required to turn in at the end of the field experience.
• One or two of the eight required mathematics and science lessons may come from sources outside the integrated unit by agreement of the cooperating teacher and the pre-student teacher. Any departure beyond two lessons must be approved in writing by the CI 402 instructor.

• 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.
• The pre-student teacher may also be required to attend on-site individual or group conferences called by the cooperating teacher, the principal, or the CI 413 supervisor.
• Inservice days and other special events during school hours do not constitute free time for the pre-student teacher. In agreement with the cooperating teacher they may either participate or make arrangements to make up the time..

• 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, Reflective Logs, and Observations (Duplicates Syllabus of CI 413 related to CI 322)

Assessment:
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
   1. Classroom Observations
   2. Lesson Plans
   3. Instruction
   4. Reflections
3. Completed observations
   1. Two observations in the area of science and mathematics by cooperating teacher
      • If the student is also enrolled for language arts, there will be two additional observations in that area.
   2. One observation by the university supervisor
      • If the student is also enrolled for language arts, the supervisor's observation may be in either mathematics, science, or language arts.

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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 2003