Outline of course content / field experience:

I.            Social Studies Methods with Geography Emphasis

              A.          Analyzing Classroom Curriculum

              B.          Reflecting on Curriculum Implementation

              C.          Planning and Teaching Lesson(s)

              D.          Reflecting on Lessons Taught

II.          Content Literacy Content

              A.          Informal Reading Assessment of Student Reading Skills

              B.          Comprehensive Strategy

              C.          Vocabulary Strategy

 

 

 

Grading in GEG3900 FE Geography Secondary Teaching

 

PLEASE BRING THIS PAGE TO ALL YOUR STUDENT-PROFESSOR CONSULTATION AND SUBMIT IT TOGETHER WITH YOUR WORK AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER FOR YOUR FINAL GRADE!

 

STUDENT NAME:_______________________________________________ COURSE ID: ___________________________

 

Final Grade is either SATISFACTORY (S) or UNSATISFACTORY (U) depending on the following completed modules. In order to earn a S, ALL of the following have to be satisfied:

 

☐	Submit ONE assignment from “Methods of Teaching Social Science” course (HIS 4010) using Geography graded with an 80% or better!
☐	Submit ONE assignment from “Teaching Content Literacy Skills” course (RDG 3280) using Geography graded with an 80% or better!
☐	Teaching Module Evaluation for Geography Content: Videotape ONE 10 to 20 minute of your in-class GEOGRAPHY segment teaching session. (If you are unable to procure a video, make arrangements with your supervising MSCD faculty for a classroom visit). Make sure your instructional content is based on the NEW Revised Geography Education Standards (http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/UAS/AdoptedAcademicStandards/Social_Studies_Adopted_12.11.09.pdf ) Video is to be reviewed by student and college instructor for geography content strength and content presentation effectiveness. YOU MUST VISIT WITH YOUR PROFESSOR TO EARN THIS CHECK-MARK!   Download the Geography Content Standard Summary from: college.earthscienceeducation.net/GEGFE/GeographyContentStandardSummary.pdf
☐	Submit TWO standards-based evaluations of additional teaching segments to be completed by you and the cooperating teacher. Evaluations must be complete with a minimum evaluation score of 16. This instrument includes performance based demonstrations of course objectives IN GEOGRAPHY based on the revised Geography Standards as mentioned above. YOU MUST VISIT WITH YOUR PROFESSOR TWICE, ONCE FOR EACH EVALUATION REVIEW TO EARN THIS CHECK-MARK!   Download Student Evaluation Forms from: college.earthscienceeducation.net/GEGFE/StudentEvaluations.pdf
☐	Submit a time-attendance-accomplishment log sheet showing AT LEAST 60 student’s hours and accomplishments in the classroom verified by cooperating teacher’s signature.   Download Time Log from: college.earthscienceeducation.net/GEGFE/StudentTimeLog.pdf

 

 

GRADE DISTRIBUTION:

              SATISFACTORY (S) = Received all 5 check marks as indicated above

              UNSATISFACTORY (U) = Received 4 or less check marks as indicated above.                                

 

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION: Since this course is a field class, you are required to attend 60 hours in the classroom of a cooperating school under the tutelage of a supervising teacher. You are also to visit with your Metro State Professor on at least three occasions as outlined above. Please show common courtesy, respect and professionalism if you have to miss any scheduled appointments.

 

SELECTING A SCHOOL: Students are encouraged to arrange their own school cooperative. A letter is provided to present to the school principle, department head and/or supervising teacher to facilitate the course objectives. You may download and print the letter from college.earthscienceeducation.net/GEGFE/SchoolFacilitationLetter.pdf. If a student is unable to secure a school of his or her choice, they must contact their college instructor immediately, in order to make other arrangements ASAP.

 

E-MAIL: You may e-mail me any time at kackstae@mscd.edu. In general, I will NOT accept any assignments via e-mail. These must be turned in as hard copies AT THE ALLOTTED DUE DATES!!!!.

 

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (see also “CIVILITY”): When on the assigned field site and out of professional courtesy, put ALL your consumer electronics away (which means they are NOT to be visible, even if you don’t use them) including but not limited to cell phones, ipods, MP3 players, headphones, etc. They are NOT to be used at any time during your visits and in my course consultations. Texting, emailing, gaming, listening to music or similar unrelated activities during your field experience time is not only rude and unprofessional, it is highly annoying and disruptive. Any complaints of your cooperating public school concerning your unrelated us of such or similar consumer electronics will result in an immediate U for the course. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

 

CHEATING & PLAGIARISM: Any students found plagiarizing or otherwise cheating will receive an "U" for the course grade, and disciplinary action at the college level will be recommended.

 

CIVILITY: You must adhere to the student code of conduct when in the field as well as on campus. The short version of the code: Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning and respectful of the instructor and fellow students. Students have an opportunity to gain from time spent in class. Therefore, students are prohibited from using cell-phones or beepers, text messaging, eating or drinking in class, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, using their laptop or PDA for class unrelated activities (such as browsing the internet, checking email, watching videos, etc.) or doing other assignments unrelated to the class, sleeping or engaging in any other form of distraction. While you may feel that you are doing it quietly and unobtrusive enough, it does indeed distract other students. Inappropriate behavior shall result minimally in a warning.

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Metropolitan State College of Denver is committed to making reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in reaching their academic potential. If you have disability which may impact your performance, attendance, or grades in this class and requesting accommodations, then you must first register with the Access Center, located in the Auraria Library, Suite 116, (303) 556-8387.

 

The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Accommodations will NOT be granted prior to my receipt of your faculty notification letter from the Access Center. Please note that accommodations are never provided retroactively (i.e., prior to the receipt of your letter). Once I have received your official Access Center Faculty Notification Letter, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your accommodation. All discussion will remain confidential. Further information is available by visiting the Access Center website at http://www.mscd.edu/~access/

 

Please be aware that I do NOT extend any deadlines on assignments, because (a) all my assignments are given out during the first week of class and (b) my assignment deadlines ARE ALREADY THE EXTENDED ONES, already tailored to the weakest of the weak students and those with disabilities. Solution: Start assignments right away. In this manner I can help you with plenty of time for completion.

  

OTHER: Students at Metropolitan State College of Denver who because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall, without penalty, be excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or assignments. Advance written notice that the student will be absent for the religious reasons must be given to the instructor during the first two weeks of the semester.

 

Nothing in the above policy shall require the instructor to reschedule classes, repeat lectures or other ungraded activities or provide ungraded individualized instruction solely for the benefit of students who, for religious reasons, are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes or activities. However, presentations, critiques, conferences, and similar activities involving individual students shall be scheduled to avoid conflicts with such student's religious observances or holidays provided that reasonable advance notice of scheduling conflicts is given to the instructor.

 

“NC” Policy - all students may request an NC (No credit) notation without faculty approval through the second week of classes. NC notations with faculty approval will only be granted through the sixth week of class. A request for an NC will not be granted after that week.

 

“I” Policy - The Incomplete notation will be assigned when a student has completed a major portion of the course requirements (75% minimum) but is unable to complete all of the course requirements due to unusual circumstances, such as hospitalization. (No, being stressed out, starting assignments too late and being unable to finish them, or going on a cruise during finals week which you booked last year are all NOT considered unusual circumstances). Authorized third party documentation of such unusual circumstances will be absolutely required before an “I” is even taken under consideration. All students found eligible to receive an “I” in the course must complete a contract with the instructor stating specifically by when and how the “I” must be remedied.

 

This syllabus may be modified at any time without prior notice.