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Course Information

ED 4361-001 CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT FALL 2011 Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45PM Room CB 2 1.204
Professor Contact Information
Nancy Coffman Van Office Phone: 972-883-4408 e-mail: nancy.van@utdallas.edu Office Hours: CB1 1.103 B Monday-Thursday 1:00-2:00PM Alternative appointment times available. advance to insure a meeting. Make an appointment in

Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions

(including required prior knowledge or skills)

Course Description
ABSTRACT of COURSE: This course is to make you aware of the various issues associated with the art of teaching other then content. You rarely hear a persons a good teacher because he/she knows the subject matter. Many other adjectives are used to describe a good teacher. Virtually all lists of exemplary qualities include appropriate classroom management and instructional skills including reading in the content areas. We will examine these qualities and how the pre-service and new teacher can acquire them.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes 1. The students will evaluate major constructs of effective classroom management skills. 2. The students will differentiate among classroom skills and competencies and rate them according to real-life situations and scenarios.

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Required Textbooks and Materials

Wong, Harry, K. and Wong, Rosemary T. How to Be an Effective Teacher: The first days of school. Mountainview, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications, 1998. ISBN: 978-0-9764233-1-7 TExEs Study Sessions. Preparation Manual for the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES): Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 8-12 #130. P.O. Box 10962, Midland, Texas 79702: TExES Study Sessions, 2002. ISBN: 1-893629-30-9 Fay, Jim and David Funk. Teaching with Love and Logic. Golden, Colorado: The Love and Logic Press, Inc., 1995. ISBN: 0-944634-48-6

Suggested Course Materials 2or 3 3 ring binder for handouts and 1 or 2 3 ring binder for portfolio Assignments & Academic Calendar
**Readings supplement the days lessons; please read them before class. Week 1--Class 1
STD. I,IV:2 Code of Ethics; STD. I,II,III:3 Child development theories. STD. I,II,III:5 Learning theories STD. I,II,III:9 Curriculum development and lesson planning. STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management theories and methods. STD. IV:17 Certification test preparation

Introduction Get Acquainted Activity Discuss Domain I and Competencies HW: Read Wong Ch. 1-6 Using the #130 8-12 Pedagogy spiral text, write multiple choice questions (no true or false) for each section of Comp. 1. 2 questions for 1.1 5 questions for 1.2 (1 for cognitive dev., 2 for Kohlbergs stage, 2 for Eriksons) 2 questions for 1.3 2 questions for 1.4 2 questions for 1.5 2 questions for 1.6 1 question for 1.7 3 questions for 1.8 2 questions for 1.9 2 questions for 1.10 2 questions for 1.11 Please type the questions with 12 font, double space between questions, 1 margins. Thank you. Window closes Class 3.

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WEEK 2--Classes, 2,3

STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. I,IV: 2 Code of Ethics; I,II,III:3 Child development theories; I,II,III:4 Motivational methods; STD. I,II,III:5 Learning theories; I,III:6 TEKS organization; STD. I,II,III:8 TAKS responsibilities; I,II,III:9 Curriculum development; STD. I,III:10 Classroom assessment; II,IV:11 Classroom management methods and theories IV:17 Certification test preparation

Discuss homework reading Activity: In groups you will read the Learner Centered Proficiencies, make a chart and present your findings to the class. Paper and markers will be supplied. HW Read Wong Ch.

7-11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.

Write multiple choice questions for Comp. 2 and 3. Competency 2 1 question for 2.1 2 questions for 2.2 1 question for 2.3 2 questions for 2.4 1 question for 2.5 2 questions for 2.6 3 questions for 2.7 Competency 3 1 question for 3.1 1 question for 3.2 2 questions for 3.3 2 2 1 3 1 questions for 3.4 questions for 3.5 question for 3.6 that includes all steps of lesson cycle questions for 3.7 question for 3.8

Window closes Class 3.

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Week 3--Classes 4,5

STD. I,IV: 2 Code of Ethics; STD. I,II,III:3 Child development theories; STD. I,II,III:4 Motivational methods; STD. I,II,III:5 Learning theories; STD. I,III:6 TEKS organization; STD. I,II,III:8 TAKS responsibilities; STD. I,II,III:9 Curriculum development; STD. I,III:10 Classroom assessment; STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management methods and theories STD. 14: Instructional technology #2, Use tech to acquire, analyze variety of information # 5 Plan, organize, deliver information STD. IV:17 Certification test preparation

Discuss reading View 2 Wong Tapes. Write video responses and turn in today. HW: Write multiple choice questions for Comp. 4 and 5

3 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1

Competency 4 questions for 4.1 questions for 4.2 question for 4.3 question for 4.4 question for 4.5 question for 4.6 questions for 4.7 question for 4.8 questions for 4.9 question for 4.10

Domain II Competency 5 3 questions for 2 questions for 2 questions for 2 questions for 3 questions for 2 questions for 2 questions for

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7

Window closes Class 6.

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Week 4---Classes 6, 7
STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. I,IV: 2 Code of ethics; STD.I,II,III:3 Child development; I,II,III:4 Motivational methods I,II,III:5 Learning theories I,II,IV:6 TAKS responsibilities I,II,III:9 Curriculum development and lesson planning I,III:10 Classroom assessment I,III,IV:15 Pedagogy/instructional strategies IV: 17 Certification test preparation

Planning Materials Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective Learning Writing Learning Objectives; Blooms Taxonomy; TEKS and TAAS objectives Hunters Lesson Cycle; PDAS Elements that apply to presentation of lessons Lesson Plan Formats, Units, and Curriculum Guides HW: Read Wong Ch. 21 and 22

Write multiple choice questions for Comp. 6 and 7 ***Window closes Class 8*** Competency 6 question for 6.1 questions for 6.2 questions for 6.3 question for 6.4 question for 6.5 question for 6.6 question for 6.7 question for 6.8 Domain III 3 2 3 2 Competency 7 questions for 7.1 questions for 7.2 questions for 7.3 questions for 7.4

1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1

Window closes Class 8.

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Week 5 Classes 8, 9
STD. STD. STD. STD. STD. I, II, III:3 Child development. STD. I,II,III:4 Motivational methods I,II,III,IV:12 Special populations A. ELL #1-5; B.G/T #1-4; C. Special education III,IV: 13 Parent communication I,II,III,IV:16 Differentiated instruction IV: 17 Certification test preparation

Teaching and Learning Student Learning Styles: Auditory, Visual, Haptic Questioning Techniques; Good Presentation Skills Inclusion and Special Needs Students (ARD, IEPs, Sec. 504) Emotionally disturbed students vs. Academically challenged Activities Complete a learning styles survey for yourself Handouts and discussion about Questioning Techniques HW: Read Wong Ch. 23 Write multiple choice questions for Competencies 08, 09, 10. 4 1 2 2 1 3 1 Comp. 8 questions for 8.1 question for 8.2 questions for 8.3 questions for 8.4 question for 8.5 questions for 8.6 question for 8.7

Competency 9 1 question for 9.1 2 questions for 9.2 1 question for 9.3 1 question for 9.4 1 question for 9.5 1 question for 9.6 ERROR IN TEXT no 9.7-9.11 1 question for 9.12 1 question for 9.13 cont. on next page 5 1 2 1 1 Competency 10 questions for 10.1 question 10.2 questions for 10.3 question for 10.4 question for 10.5

Window closes Class 10.

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Week 6 Classes 10, 11--STD. I,IV:2 Code of ethics STD I,II,III:3 Child development STD.I,II,III:4 Motivational methods STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management STD. I,III:14 Instructional technology STD. I,III,IV:15 Instructional strategies STD. I,II,III,IV:16 Differentiated instruction STD. IV:17 Certification test preparation

Control Through Organization and Lesson Management *** Competency questions from Class 6 due today.*** Your classroom: desks, work space, teachers work area, walls Retention of Rates of Information Establish Routines, Extra Time, Avoid Bias Positive Environments Making Positive Requests: I want/need/expect you toand I understand Accept no excuses --Establishing Rules and Routines Class rules and procedures, rewards, consequences. Legalities Positive reinforcement and motivation Keeping a gradebook Activities: Create 5 Class Starters (bell ringers) Write a list of rules, consequences, and rewards for your own class. Write a grading scale you would use in your class Window closes Class 10. Work on Group Presentation for Class 12. HW: Write multiple choice questions for Comp. 11, 12,13. Window closes Class 12. 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Competency 11 questions for 11.1 question for 11.2 question for 11.3 question for 11.4 questions for 11.5 question for 11.6 Competency 12 questions for 12.1 question for 12.2 question for 12.3 question for 12.4 question for 12.5 question for 12.6 questions for 12.7 question for 12.8 question for 12.9

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Competency 13 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 questions for 13.1 (cont.) questions for 13.2 question for 13.3 question for 13.4 question for 13.5 questions for 13.6 question for 13.7

Window closes Class 12. Weeks 7,8 Classes 12, 13, 14

STD.IV:17 certification test preparation

---- Group Presentations Week 8 Class 15--- Test #1HW: Week 9 Classes 16, 17
STD. I,III:10 Classroom assessment Std.II,IV:11 Classroom management

October 18 or 20

Read Parts 1, 2, 3 of Love and Logic

Grading Student Performance and School Scheduling Assessment: Informal and Formal, Rubrics Homework, Failing Students, Keeping Grade Records, Checking roll Schedules in Secondary Schools Activities: Working triads for your content area, develop 3 assessment products: --a table of contents for student portfolio --an informal behavior and reading assessment of students --a Student Progress sheet Window closes Class 18 HW: Read Parts 4, 5 of Love and Logic

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Week 10 Classes 18, 19

STD. STD. STD. STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management III,IV:13 Parent conference/communication skills I,II,III,IV: 16 Differentiated instruction IV: 17 certification test preparation

Preventive Discipline Techniques Guidelines for Parent-Teacher Conferences Activities: In groups, read various scenarios and respond to inappropriate behavior. Window closes today.

Weeks 11,12,13 Classes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

STD. I,IV:2 Code of ethics STD. I,II,III:3 Child development STD. I,II,III:4 Motivation STD.I,III:7 Content TEKS STD.I,II,III:9 Curriculum planning/lesson plans STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management STD.I,III:13 Parent communication STD. I,III:14 Instructional technology STD. I,III,IV:15 Instructional strategies STD.I,II,III,IV:16 Differentiated instruction STD. IV Certification test preparation

---First Day of School Practice Each class member will present a 10-15 minute presentation of his/her first day of school. Include seating chart, letter to parents/guardian, introduction of yourself, rules, procedures, etc. Portfolios due Nov. 17. Week 14 Classes 26, 27
STD. I,IV:2 Code of ethics STD. II,IV:11 Classroom management

--- Discussion of Love and Logic and group work Bring Love and Logic book. Week 15 Class 28
STD. I,IV:2 Code of ethics STD. II,IV: 11 Classroom management

--- Continue discussion of Love and Logic Role playing Class evaluations Week 16 Class 29 Test #2

The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus at any time.

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Grading Policy
(including percentages for assignments, grade scale, etc.) GRADING SCALE: To receive credit for this course you must Attend class. Participate in class. Pass Tests #1 and #2 with a score of 80 or better. Complete and turn in all assignments. Attendance (absences and tardies) Class Participation/in-class activities, First day of school presentation and portfolio Test #1 and Test #2 97-100 96-94 93-90 A+ A A89-87 B+ 86-84 B 83-80 B25% 25% 50%

Course & Instructor Policies

(make-up exams, extra credit, late work, special assignments, class attendance, classroom citizenship, etc.) ATTENDANCE: You are required to be on time to each class. I do take attendance at each class meeting. Two tardies (15 minutes or later) as well as leaving class early are considered an absence. After the third absence, your grade will be deducted one letter. One letter grade reduction will occur for each subsequent absence. Because attendance is crucial in this class and in a working environment, your attendance average can jeopardize your final grade in this class. You must make no lower than B in this class. If you have extenuating circumstances, please call as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to schedule make-up assignments, copy notes, and receive information from a peer BEFORE the next class. Homework due on a day you are absent is still due on that day. PARTICIPATION: I want all students to participate. Personal experience concerning class management techniques, reading activities you observe, and your opinions add to classroom discussions. However, I will not allow one student or small groups of students to dominate class discussions. This is considered disrespectful to your peers and will not be tolerated.

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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: Homework assignments are to be typed and professional in appearance. Please use Courier New font, size 12, double spaced, 1 margins. All assignments have a window of time for turning them in so that procrastinators will not turn in work the final class period. case you need to re-re-write, this policy will be enforced. Window Closes means that is the final day that the assignment is accepted unless stated otherwise in class. It is to your advantage to turn in something and have an opportunity to redo the assignment; otherwise, you will receive a zero and no opportunity to make up the assignment. You may re-do up to 3 assignments for a higher grade (full credit); however, if you opt to re-do one, you must turn in that amended assignment with the graded original one within 2 class meetings. If re-do assignments are turned in 3 or more class periods I do not from original due date, I will assess a 50 point deduction. accept assignments on the last day of class. Because I allow for re-writes and returning them to you in a timely manner in

Field Trip Policies Not applicable

Student Conduct & Discipline

The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student and each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General information on student conduct and discipline is contained in the UTD publication, A to Z Guide, which is provided to all registered students each academic year. The University of Texas at Dallas administers student discipline within the procedures of recognized and established due process. Procedures are defined and described in the Rules and Regulations, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Part 1, Chapter VI, Section 3, and in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities of the universitys Handbook of Operating Procedures. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations (SU 1.602, 972/883-6391).

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A student at the university neither loses the rights nor escapes the responsibilities of citizenship. He or she is expected to obey federal, state, and local laws as well as the Regents Rules, university regulations, and administrative rules. Students are subject to discipline for violating the standards of conduct whether such conduct takes place on or off campus, or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct.

Academic Integrity
The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as ones own work or material that is not ones own. As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records. Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings. Plagiarism, especially from the web, from portions of papers for other classes, and from any other source is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the universitys policy on plagiarism (see general catalog for details). This course will use the resources of turnitin.com, which searches the web for possible plagiarism and is over 90% effective.

Email Use
The University of Texas at Dallas recognizes the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. The university encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students U.T. Dallas email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a UTD student account. This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. UTD furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with university personnel. The Department of Information Resources at U.T. Dallas provides a method for students to have their U.T. Dallas mail forwarded to other accounts.

Withdrawal from Class

The administration of this institution has set deadlines for withdrawal of any college-level courses. These dates and times are published in that semester's course catalog. Administration procedures must be followed. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. In other words, I cannot drop or withdraw any student. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend the class once you are enrolled.

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Student Grievance Procedures

Procedures for student grievances are found in Title V, Rules on Student Services and Activities, of the universitys Handbook of Operating Procedures. In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is the obligation of the student first to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor, supervisor, administrator, or committee with whom the grievance originates (hereafter called the respondent). Individual faculty members retain primary responsibility for assigning grades and evaluations. If the matter cannot be resolved at that level, the grievance must be submitted in writing to the respondent with a copy of the respondents School Dean. If the matter is not resolved by the written response provided by the respondent, the student may submit a written appeal to the School Dean. If the grievance is not resolved by the School Deans decision, the student may make a written appeal to the Dean of Graduate or Undergraduate Education, and the deal will appoint and convene an Academic Appeals Panel. The decision of the Academic Appeals Panel is final. The results of the academic appeals process will be distributed to all involved parties. Copies of these rules and regulations are available to students in the Office of the Dean of Students, where staff members are available to assist students in interpreting the rules and regulations.

Incomplete Grade Policy

As per university policy, incomplete grades will be granted only for work unavoidably missed at the semesters end and only if 70% of the course work has been completed. An incomplete grade must be resolved within eight (8) weeks from the first day of the subsequent long semester. If the required work to complete the course and to remove the incomplete grade is not submitted by the specified deadline, the incomplete grade is changed automatically to a grade of F.

Disability Services
The goal of Disability Services is to provide students with disabilities educational opportunities equal to those of their non-disabled peers. Disability Services is located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contact information for the Office of Disability Services is: The University of Texas at Dallas, SU 22 PO Box 830688 Richardson, Texas 75083-0688 (972) 883-2098 (voice or TTY) Essentially, the law requires that colleges and universities make those reasonable adjustments necessary to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability. For example, it may be necessary to remove classroom prohibitions against tape recorders or animals (in the case of dog guides) for students who are blind. Occasionally an assignment requirement may be substituted (for example, a research paper versus an oral presentation for a student who is hearing impaired). Classes enrolled students with mobility impairments may have to be rescheduled in accessible facilities. The college or university may need to provide special services such as registration, note-taking, or mobility assistance. It is the students responsibility to notify his or her professors of the need for such an accommodation. Disability Services provides students with letters to present to faculty members

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to verify that the student has a disability and needs accommodations. Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact the professor after class or during office hours.

Religious Holy Days

The University of Texas at Dallas will excuse a student from class or other required activities for the travel to and observance of a religious holy day for a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property tax under Section 11.20, Tax Code, Texas Code Annotated. The student is encouraged to notify the instructor or activity sponsor as soon as possible regarding the absence, preferably in advance of the assignment. The student, so excused, will be allowed to take the exam or complete the assignment within a reasonable time after the absence: a period equal to the length of the absence, up to a maximum of one week. A student who notifies the instructor and completes any missed exam or assignment may not be penalized for the absence. A student who fails to complete the exam or assignment within the prescribed period may receive a failing grade for that exam or assignment. If a student or an instructor disagrees about the nature of the absence [i.e., for the purpose of observing a religious holy day] or if there is similar disagreement about whether the student has been given a reasonable time to complete any missed assignments or examinations, either the student or the instructor may request a ruling from the chief executive officer of the institution, or his or her designee. The chief executive officer or designee must take into account the legislative intent of TEC 51.911(b), and the student and instructor will abide by the decision of the chief executive officer or designee.

Off-Campus Instruction and Course Activities

Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities. Information regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address given below. Additional information is available from the office of the school dean. (http://www.utdallas.edu/Business Affairs/Travel_Risk_Activities.htm)

These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.

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