EDSEC 200  Teaching as a Career

&

DED 075 Orientation to Teacher Education at K-State

 

Kansas State University

Spring 2007

One credit hour

 

 

Instructor:                    Dr. Frederick Burrack           Dr. Jana Fallin

Office:                                     308 McCain                            232 McCain

Phone:                                     532-5764                                 532-3827

E-mail:                         fburrack@ksu.edu                   jfallin@ksu.edu

Office Hours:                          By appointment                       By appointment

 

 

GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course you will:

1.     examine the roles, responsibilities, and dispositions of effective teachers;

2.     discuss the characteristics of the teaching/learning environment;

3.     general orientation to K-StateÕs Music Education program;

4.     explore the realities of teaching music in schools;

5.     discover you commitment to teaching music

6.     become familiar with the electronic portfolio requirements

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The College of Education is dedicated to its vision of preparing educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers through excellence in the:

á      Delivery of exemplary instruction to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels;

á      Production, interpretation, and dissemination of sound and useful research and scholarship; and

á      Provision of leadership, collaboration, and service within the profession.

 

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The Conceptual Framework serves as a guide for fulfilling the College of EducationÕs vision of preparing educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers, and supports the university and college missions focusing on the development of a skilled workforce through teaching, research, and service.  The conceptual framework acknowledges the contributions of general education, content area studies, and professional studies to the preparation of educators, and organizes professional studies into four broad categories: (1) Perspectives and Preparation; (2) Learning Environment; (3) Instruction; and (4) Professionalism. This course, as a key part of an approved program in the College of Education, includes objectives in the following categories of the Conceptual Framework.

 

SESSION 1: Jan 25, 7:00-8:30 – What is the Conceptual Framework? / Discuss field experiences (in association with CMENC) Rm 213 in the Student Union

SESSION 2: Feb 8, 7:00-8:30 – Orientation to Music Education and Teacher Education What is teaching music like? Presentation panel of music teachers. (in association with CMENC) Rm 213 in the Student Union

SESSION 3: Mar 8, 7:00-8:30 – Library Tour, Hale Library

SESSION 4: Apr 18, 6:00-7:30 – The Electronic Portfolio 324 McCain (bring a flash drive or your own laptops to save data. Please have prepared material ready as announced)

 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT

 

1.     Musical Life History Paper (20 points). The way you teach is strongly influenced by your values. Your values are determined partly by your family background and your personal experiences. By reflecting on these factors, you can better understand why you believe what you do about music teaching and learning.

2.     PPST (20 points).  (assignment altered from original syllabus)  You are required to take the PPST sometime before the end of the Summer.  For your points, bring a completed registration for the date you plan on completing this. (If you received a composite ACT score of 26 or above, you are excused from taking the practice PPST.  Bring proof of your ACT score to receive the points.) Practice PPST You are required to take the practice PPST offered Feb. 6 & 7 by the Center for Professional and Student Services.  The test will begin at 5:45 p.m. each night and conclude by 9:30 p.m.  You must bring a photo-identification and two #2 pencils.

3.     Online Exam (20 points).  Take the online exam found on K-State online.  This is a timed exam that will only be offered in March.

4.     Library Tour (20 points).  

5.     Electronic Portfolio (20 points). You will be expected to successfully post your musical life history, add a digital picture of yourself, and add your name & email link.  The entire portfolio will be published and viewable on the web. 

 

 

DETERMINING YOUR FINAL GRADE

 

Total Points Possible = 100

            Grade              Points earned              

            A                     92-100

            B                     83-91

            C                     74-82

            D                     65-73

            F                      Below 65

 

ATTENDANCE

¥           Attendance is required for each class session, and it is your responsibility to sign the attendance sheet circulated at the beginning of each class.  An absence will be recorded if your signature is not on the sheet.

 

¥           At the discretion of the instructor, you may be required to complete additional assignments to compensate for the class sessions for which you were absent.  Even with these assignments, your absences will still be recorded as absences.

 

¥           The instructor may consider extenuating circumstances about absences on an individual basis.                    

 

 

LATE PAPERS

Required papers and projects are due on the dates listed on the calendar provided in class.  Late papers will be accepted, however the grade for these materials will be reduced by 10% for each calendar day that they are received late.

 

CLASS CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to attend and participate in class; work cooperatively on group projects and classroom discussions; and act professionally in class and while participating in field experiences.  Cell phones must be turned off or put on silent.  Students who disturb class may be asked to leave the class session. 

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Students are expected to do their own work, and not plagiarize or cheat.  Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the exam, paper, or project; failure in the course; and/or expulsion from the university.  For more information, refer to the website for the KSU Undergraduate Honor System at www.ksu.edu/honor.

 

HONOR CODE

On all assignments, examinations, or other course work undertaken by students in this class, the following pledge is implied, whether or not it is stated:  ÒOn my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.Ó

 

LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it or which will require academic accommodations, please notify Dr. Burrack or Dr. Fallin immediately.