Work in this course will require your participation in a variety of ways. First, the course is writing intensive with assignments ranging from short paragraphs to longer, more formal multi-page papers. You will also maintain a journal in which you relate course content to your field experiences and the development of a personal perspective on teaching. There will be a mid-term which will be open book. You will be expected to develop a Professional Portfolio. Last, you will have an evaluation from the classroom teacher supervising your field placement.
The assignments that will contribute to the final grade in the course are indicated on the Class Schedule.
Major grades consisting of the following items will be averaged together to determine your final grade for the course.
Students must be able to pass a background check in order to complete the field placement. Students must spend 20 hours in a public Title I school or with an ESOL teacher. Students who do not receive a positive evaluation on the field placement will not pass the course.
The student must earn a combined average of at least 60% on the Field Placement activities and have an overall course average of 60% to pass the class.| Letter Grade | Percentages | Points |
|---|
|
A |
90 to 100% |
1075-1200 |
|
B |
80 to 89% |
955 - 1074 |
|
C |
70 to 79% |
835 - 954 |
|
D |
60 to 69% |
715 - 834 |
|
F |
59% and below |
Below 715 |
Module 1: Field Placement |
Points |
Percentages |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1 Field Placement Equitable Classroom Practices |
20 |
20% |
20 |
1.2 Field Placement Gender Fair Classrooms |
20 |
20% |
40 |
1.3 Field Placement Classroom Management Reflection |
20 |
20% |
60 |
1.4 Field Placement Summary |
20 |
20% |
80 |
1.5 Field Placement Student Feedback Form |
10 |
10% |
90 |
1.6 Field Placement Hour Log |
75 |
75% |
165 |
1.7 Field Placement Evaluation |
75 |
75% |
240 |
Module 2: Our Identities |
|
|
|
2.1 Self Introduction |
20 |
20% |
260 |
2.2 Diverse School Experiences Interview |
30 |
30% |
290 |
Module 3: Windows and Mirrors |
|
|
|
3.1 The Danger of a Single Story Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
300 |
3.2 The Real Story of Rosa Parks Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
310 |
3.3 Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
320 |
3.4 Project - Windows and Mirrors Video Presentation |
100 |
100% |
420 |
Module 4: Foundations of Multicultural Education |
|
|
|
4.1 Foundations of Multicultural Education Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
430 |
4.2 e-Portfolio Shell |
10 |
10% |
440 |
4.3 VDOE Cultural Competency Training |
20 |
20% |
460 |
Module 5: Race and Ethnicity |
|
|
|
5.1 Race and Ethnicity Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
470 |
5.2 Tatum Ted Talk - Is My Skin Brown Because I Drank Too Much Chocolate Milk? |
10 |
10% |
480 |
5.3 Early Racial Memories Discussion |
15 |
15% |
495 |
5.4 Interview with Beverly Tatum |
20 |
20% |
515 |
5.5 The Significance of Linguistic Profiling Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
525 |
5.6 Three Ways to Speak English |
10 |
10% |
535 |
5.7 Heroes of Change Infographic |
15 |
15% |
550 |
5.8 Heroes of Change Discussion Board |
10 |
10% |
560 |
Midterm Exam |
100 |
100% |
660 |
Module 6: Socio-Economic Status |
|
|
|
6.1 Socio-Economic Status Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
670 |
6.2 America’s Forgotten Working Class Video & Discussion |
20 |
20% |
690 |
6.3 A Tale of Two Schools Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
700 |
6.4 Socio-Economic Status Summary Presentation |
20 |
20% |
720 |
Module 7: History and Legal Aspects |
|
|
|
7.1 I Speak American Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
730 |
7.2 ELL Services Reflection - Teacher Interview |
20 |
20% |
750 |
Module 8: Language & Culture |
|
|
|
8.1 Language and Culture Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
760 |
8.2 Comprehensible Input Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
770 |
8.3 Inclusive Classrooms for Multilingual Students Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
780 |
8.4 Supporting ELL Students in Your Classroom Discussion |
20 |
20% |
800 |
8.5 Instructional Strategies Presentation |
50 |
50% |
850 |
Module 9: Gender |
|
|
|
9.1 Reflect on Your Gender |
10 |
10% |
860 |
9.2 Gender Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
870 |
9.3 Gender Equity in the Classroom Reflection |
15 |
15% |
885 |
Module 10: Religion |
|
|
|
10.1 Going with the Flow or Defying the Current Video & Reflection |
10 |
10% |
895 |
10.2 Religion Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
905 |
10.3 Religion in Schools Discussion |
20 |
20% |
925 |
Module 11: Education that Is Multicultural |
|
|
|
11.1 Education that Is Multicultural Self-Check Quiz |
10 |
10% |
935 |
11.2 Learning Audit and Action Plan |
15 |
15% |
950 |
Module 12: Final Submissions |
|
|
|
12.1 Final e-Portfolio |
60 |
60% |
1010 |