CI 413  Mathematics/Science Field Experience  
Course Syllabus Outline

Fall 2004

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This field experience allows students to spend an extended length of time in an appropriate classroom working with a cooperating teacher to plan and implement instruction designed to teach objectives in mathematics/science and evaluate learning outcomes. Students will document and reflect upon the experiences in their assigned classrooms.

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.

            Reflective practice
            Collaboration with school personnel and students
            Effective instruction
            Professionalism
            Collegiality
            Communication
            Curriculum integration

• Plan and teach mathematics and science to reflect the nature of mathematics and science. (M-2, I-6; 91-1-90 (d))

• 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; 91-1-90 (d))
• In planning and teaching, displays knowledge of diversity issues. (I-2, M-1:91-1-90 (d))
• Utilize a variety of curriculum projects in lesson planning. (I-5, M-2; 91-1-90 (d))
• Incorporate technology in teaching and interacting with colleagues. (I-6; 91-1-90 (d))
• Exhibit professional behavior in educational settings. (P-1,2,3; 91-1-90 (d))
• Strive to overcome biases during teaching and working with colleagues and students. (P-2, I-1, I-4, M-1; 91-1-90 (d))
• Reflect on teaching as part of reflective practice. (P-2, P-3; 91-1-90 (d))
• Use various methods to assess students throughout the teaching experience in terms of stated outcomes. (I-2, I-3, I-7; 91-1-90 (d))

• 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:

All field experience documentation should be filed weekly in a three-ring notebook. The notebook should have dividers labeled for each week. The first page of each week’s file should be a list of the daily calendar of events. A model notebook will be available for your review from your university supervisor. Complete notebook containing lesson plans, reflections, instructional materials, etc. for evaluation. Notebook should be available in your field experience classroom each day you are present. Notebook will be turned in to instructor at the field experience debriefing on campus.

Observation Log  Each pre-student teacher will keep a log of all observations during the initial visit and the first session of field experience. Documentation of each day’s activities must be recorded. These written observation notes will include such things as the physical environment, teacher modeling instruction, teacher management techniques, activities outside of the classroom (library, music, or physical education), and anecdotal recordings about the students. The log should include the complete classroom schedule for the assigned field experience days.

 Lesson Plans, Reflective Logs, and Observations: Each lesson taught in this field experience will require two forms of documentation: lesson plan and reflection. Three lessons require formal written observation feedback (two from the classroom teacher and one from the university supervisor). The lesson plan and reflection must be included in the notebook in the appropriate weekly section. File materials used together with each specific lesson plan in the notebook. The cooperating teacher observation form is filed as soon as it is completed. The notebook should be available for review by the university supervisor at all times. Entries from the previous week are due for review at the beginning of the following week.

All lessons must have  a written plan prior to the delivery of instruction.  Lesson plan objectives should be assigned by the cooperating teacher at least one class session prior to instruction. Lesson plans must be reviewed, dated, and initialed by the cooperating teacher prior to the delivery of each lesson.

Throughout the field experience, you will receive formal and informal feedback. Three lessons must be evaluated formally. Two observations should be completed by the cooperating teacher and one by the WSU supervisor. An observation form is furnished for their three formal observations. A variety of methods may be used for the informal observations. Informal communication such as post-it notes should be included in the notebook. Verbal feedback should be discussed in the reflection. The cooperating teacher, principal, or WSU supervisor may request a conference at any time throughout the field experience. These observations and your reflective observations are to help you critique your ability to work with elementary age students.

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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