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.

 Field Placement 

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.

Grading Grades:

 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

 

Course Assignments:

Module 1: Field Placement

Points

Percentages

Total

1.1 Field Placement Equitable Practices Checklist

20

20%

20

1.2 Field Placement Gender Fair Classrooms

20

20%

40

1.3 Field Placement Teacher Interview & Reflection

30

30%

70

1.4 Field Placement Classroom Management Reflection

20

20%

90

1.5 Field Placement Summary

20

20%

110

1.6 Field Placement Student Feedback Form

10

10%

120

1.7 Field Placement Hour Log

80

80%

200

1.8 Field Placement Evaluation

80

80%

280

Module 2: Our Identities

 

 

 

2.1 Self Introduction

20

20%

300

2.2 Diverse School Experiences

30

30%

330

Module 3: Windows and Mirrors

 

 

 

3.1 Danger of a Single Story Video & Reflection

10

10%

340

3.2 The Real Story of Rosa Parks Video & Reflection

10

10%

350

3.3 Diverse Literature Book Report Summary

100

100%

450

3.4 Windows and Mirrors Video Presentation

100

100%

550

Module 4: Foundations of Multicultural Education

 

 

 

4.1 Foundations of Multicultural Education Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

560

4.2 e-Portfolio Shell

10

10%

570

4.3 VDOE Cultural Competency Training

20

20%

590

Module 5: Race and Ethnicity

 

 

 

5.1 Race and Ethnicity Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

600

5.2 Tatum Ted Talk - Is My Skin Brown…Chocolate Milk?

10

10%

610

5.3 Early Racial Memories

15

15%

625

5.4 Interview with Beverly Tatum

20

20%

645

5.5 Ted Talk - Significance of Linguistic Profiling

10

10%

655

5.6 Talking About Race, Learning About Racism

10

10%

665

5.7 Prejudice and Racism Self-Reflection

20

20%

685

5.8 Heroes of Change Infographic

15

15%

700

5.9 Heroes of Change Discussion Board

10

10%

710

Midterm Exam

100

100%

810

Module 6: Socio-Economic Status

 

 

 

6.1 Socio-Economic Status Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

820

6.2 America’s Forgotten Working Class Video & Reflection

10

10%

830

6.3 A Tale of Two Schools Video & Reflection

10

10%

840

6.4 Socio-Economic Status Summary Presentation

30

30%

870

Module 7: History and Legal Aspects

 

 

 

7.1 I Speak American Video & Reflection

10

10%

880

7.2 ELL Services Teacher Interview & Reflection

20

20%

900

Module 8: Language & Culture

 

 

 

8.1 Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

910

8.2 Three Ways to Speak English

10

10%

920

8.3 Comprehensible Input Video & Reflection

10

10%

930

8.4 Inclusive Classrooms for Multilingual Students Video & Reflection

10

10%

940

8.5 Supporting ELLs in Your Classroom Discussion

20

20%

960

8.6 Instructional Strategies Presentation

50

50%

1010

Module 9: Gender

 

 

 

9.1 Reflect on Your Gender

10

10%

1020

9.2 Gender Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

1030

9.3 Gender Equity in the Classroom Reflection

15

15%

1045

Module 10: Religion

 

 

 

10.1 Going with the Flow or Defying the Current

10

10%

1055

10.2 Gender Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

1065

10.3 Religion in Schools Discussion

20

20%

1085

Module 11: Working with Families

 

 

 

11.1 Welcoming Families

10

10%

1095

11.2 Family Engagement Quote Reflection

10

10%

1105

11.3 Sharing Data to Create Stronger Parent Relationships

10

10%

1115

Module 12: Education that Is Multicultural

 

 

 

12.1 Education that Is Multicultural Self-Check Quiz

10

10%

1125

12.2 Learning and Action Plan

15

15%

1140

Module 13: Final Submissions

 

 

 

13.1 Final e-Portfolio

60

60%

1200