Wednesday 5:30 - 8:20pm
1. Student Engagement 15%
You are expected to complete assignments prior to class and to actively participate in (small and large) group discussions (may include in-class writing assignments).
2. Paired (Auto)biographical Dialogue Project 25%
For this assignment you will be paired with a classmate (as determined by the professor). You will take turns interviewing one another. Interviews will be digitally recorded and submitted to the professor. You will ask and answer all questions listed on the P(A)BDs guide (posted on WebCT) as well as develop and answer an additional two culturally relevant questions (questions must be approved by the professor). Each interview shall be no less than 45-minutes in length. No interview is expected to last more than one and a half hours. After conducting the paired interviews, you and your partner will write each other’s cultural and linguistic biographies as well as comment on one another’s writing.
When writing your report, consider how you would incorporate a student from this cultural background into your classroom—How would you embrace this culture? How would you integrate this culture into your classroom? What is most important for teachers to know about this culture? Your P(A)BD paper shall be no less than five (5) double-spaced pages written in Times New Roman 12-point font. You are to utilize the American Psychological Association (APA) writing guidelines. It is expected that sources of information are credited in the paper. A completed Writing Checklist (posted on WebCT) must be included with your report.
You will also develop a 15-minute presentation about your partner to introduce her/him to the class. Your presentation will use some form of technology and include at least one cultural artifact that represents your partner.
3. Class Presentation on Selected Readings 15%
You will sign up in pairs to present and lead discussion on assigned readings for a given class. The possible readings have been identified in bold on the Calendar. Use of technology is highly encouraged.
4. Linguistic Community Project 25%
In pairs, of your choosing, you will conduct a brief community study in two public school settings. The focus of this study is to examine and help us understand the social construction of language, specifically Spanish/English bilingualism in those settings. This project will involve interviews, surveys, observations, and readings related to the status of Spanish/English bilingualism in the setting you select. The study will also involve a compare and contrast of your corresponding schools/classrooms. Your linguistic community paper shall be no less than five (5) double-spaced pages written in Times New Roman 12-point font. You are to utilize the American Psychological Association (APA) writing guidelines. It is expected that sources of information are credited in the paper.
You will also develop a 15-minute presentation to share your findings with the class. Your presentation must incorporate some form of technology.
5. Final Exam 20%
The final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th from 5:45-7:45pm. The format may include: fill in the blank, multiple choice, true/false, complete the sentence, matching and/or short answer.
A 90 – 100% Work is outstanding and exemplary
B 80 – 89% Work that is above the minimum requirements
C 70 – 79% Work that meets expected level of performance for most students
D 60 – 69% Work that falls short of minimum criteria
F 59% or below Work that falls well below the expected level of performance for most students
Late Assignment Policy – Assignments need to be turned in on the due date. If for some reason you are unable to bring in an assignment, you must e-mail it, or send it in with a friend when it is due. Ten points will be deducted each day it is late. Extenuating circumstances must be discussed with the instructor at least 2 days before the due date, but only one time per semester. Assignments must be turned in with a hard copy on the day they are due, as stated on the course calendar.
1. You are expected to attend all classes. Failure to attend class will result in a loss of 5 points from your overall grade for the third absence. Each absence after this one will result in your grade being lowered an additional 10 points. Students with seven or more absences cannot receive a grade higher than an “F” for the course. If you are going to be absent or late, e-mail or phone the instructor prior to class. This is good professional practice.
2. You are only allowed 2 absences. Excused absences are those requiring a doctor’s excuse or other written documentation, which must be turned in to the Dean of Students’ Office for further evaluation. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the written documentation to avoid the loss of points. An exception can be given if it is a religious holiday. You need to notify the instructor immediately as you become aware that an absence will occur.
3. Punctuality is also expected for all classes. Arriving 5 minutes late for the class is considered a tardy. Three tardies will result in a loss of 5 points from your overall grade. Each tardy after this one will result in your grade being lowered an additional 10 points. When you arrive 10 minutes after class has started or leave before it ends, you will be counted absent for that class.
Study Time Requirements – For each class hour, at least three hours outside of class are expected. This course will meets 3 hours a week. Therefore it is expected that you spend 9 outside-of-class hours each week to read, study, and complete your assignments. It is expected that if you enrolled in this course, you can meet the time requirements.
Disability Support – As the faculty of the West College of Education, we are dedicated to helping meet the needs of our students with disabilities and are eager to provide the accommodations to which such students are entitled. If you have a documented disability but are not registered with the Office of Disability, please contact that office immediately to register.
Academic Honesty Policy– Honesty is a fundamental assumption in all academic activities. Students who belong to a university community have the obligation to observe the highest standards of honesty and to expect the same standards of others. “Academic honesty involves the submission of work that is wholly the student’s own work, except in the case of assigned group work. Additionally, academic honesty involves the proper citation of other authors’ works.”
Professionalism Policy– Conduct as a professional educator is expected at all times. “Attendance, punctuality the quality of your interactions with colleagues and supervisors, and the quality and timeliness regarding completing assignments all determine your professionalism, which in turn, signals your readiness to advance in the teacher education program.” Silence all cell phones before class starts. No texting is allowed. Texting is very distracting to all members of the class and is considered rude and disrespectful behavior.
Handout Policy– The instructor will only take responsibility for having handouts and materials at class on the day initially provided. If you have to be absent, be sure to make arrangements for a peer to collect materials for you.
Inclement Weather Policy – In case of inclement weather, students are encouraged to check the weather announcement on the MSU homepage or to call the education department (397-4370) if they have no immediate access to the Internet.