Education Theory & Practice

Course Details

Course Number: RESP 4223 Section Number: X20

Spring 2011

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: 302

Days & Times:

On-line Course

Course Attachments

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Ann Medford
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Course Objectives

Course Objectives: Participants in this course will have the opportunity to:

Discuss selected theoretical and philosophical foundations of education;

Develop explicit awareness of assumptions about the student’s own and other’s learning;

Integrate understanding of learning styles, modes, and preferences in planning educational programs;

Demonstrate use of selected teaching-learning strategies relevant to desired educational outcomes;

Compose elements of educational programs including needs assessment, objectives, content, teaching methods and evaluation strategies;

Analyze effectiveness of selected teaching-learning strategies in light of specific patient’s or professional student’s learning needs.

All assignments must follow proper language rules. Otherwise, papers will not be accepted.

Course Expectations

Unit Self-Assessments: Part of each Web-based Instructional Unit will include an end of unit Self-Assessment. This will be a ten-item multiple choice quiz. Fifteen minutes is allowed for each quiz. At the end of the course all of the Unit Self-Assessment grades will be averaged for 40% of the course grade.

Educational Philosophy: Examination of one's philosophy of education is primary to beginning either patient or staff education. This paper should be 5 pages in length (excluding cover page and references) using APA guidelines. An abstract will not be required. The APA (American Psychological Association) Publications Manual, Fifth Addition may be purchased from the bookstore or checked out of the library. This manual is a necessary tool if you are considering graduate work. Questions to be answered in this paper include Part I) your view of education, your experiences which have formed that view, and the impact on teaching and learning your views will have or have had, and Part II) choose an educational theorists with whom you identify and briefly discuss his/her theory. This paper will constitute 20% of your grade. This paper will be submitted per the Assignment icon.

Teaching Practicum: Students must work individually. Students will select a specific topic for patient or continuing education; illustrate the need for the program; write objectives, design a relevant learning activity, conduct the learning activity, and use an appropriate evaluation process to demonstrate effectiveness. Each individual will prepare a learning activity using either a Power Point presentation, video, voice over, or module format. Any creative format will be accepted. Please refer to the grading criteria in Appendix A. 30% of your grade will depend on your presentation as it will bring together all the concepts we will be discussing throughout the semester. It is recommended that topics be selected early in the semester in order to write each section of the presentation as we are discussing it. Students will submit the completed educational model for evaluation and a summary page must be prepared which will include date the presentation was given, the audience, and any feedback generated by the participants. Some suggestions for appropriate audiences include RT students, professional colleagues or patients/patient families. The practicum may be an in-service, procedure demonstration, new product instruction etc. Any presentation must include the elements outlined above. You will also post a summary of the teaching practicum on the presentation site for the class to view and evaluate.

Grading Standards

Assessment Measure	Percentage of Course Grade
Unit Self-Assessments (Multiple Choice)	40%
Educational Philosophy	20%
Teaching Practicum	30%
Participation	10%

Final Exam5/4/2011

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Participation in a web course will provide you with skills and opportunities not available in the traditional classroom. Participation will be defined as timely completion of assignments, utilization of various tools available to you such as the discussion board, and communication with the instructor and other students. There will be approximately fifteen imbedded questions in the course content to which you are expected to respond on the Discussion Board. This is a major part of your participation grade. Participation will make up 10% of your total grade.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.