Reading & Language Arts in Bilingual Education

Course Details

Course Number: 4323  Section Number: 301

Summer I 2011

Location: Ferguson Hall

Classroom Number: 303

Days & Times:

Monday - Thursday 10:10 - 12:10 pm

Course Attachments

Class Schedule  DailySchedule-20120404-142016.pdf

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Linda Prieto   
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Course Objectives

 

  1. Oral Language:Teachers of young students understand the importance of oral language, know the developmental processes of oral language and provide a variety of instructional opportunities for young students to develop listening and speaking skills.
  2. Phonological & Phonemic Awareness:Teachers of young students understand the components of phonological and phonemic awareness and utilize a variety of approaches to help young students develop this awareness and its relationship to written language.
  3. Alphabetic Principle:Teachers of young students understand the importance of the alphabetic principle to reading English, know the elements of the alphabetic principle and provide instruction that helps students understand that printed words consist of graphic representations that relate to the sounds of spoken language in conventional and intentional ways.
  4. Literacy Development & Practice:Teachers of young students understand that literacy develops over time and progresses from emergent to proficient stages. Teachers use a variety of contexts to support the development of young students’ literacy.
  5. Word Analysis & Decoding:Teachers understand the importance of word analysis and decoding to reading and provide many opportunities for students to improve their word analysis and decoding abilities.
  6. Reading Fluency:Teachers understand the importance of fluency to reading comprehension and provide many opportunities for students to improve their reading fluency.
  7. Reading Comprehension:Teachers understand the importance of reading for understanding, know the components of comprehension and teach young students strategies for improving their comprehension.
  8. Development of Written Communication:Teachers understand that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps young students develop competence in written communication.
  9. Writing Conventions:Teachers understand how young students use writing conventions and how to help students develop those conventions.
  10. Assessment & Instruction of Developing Literacy:Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement literacy instruction for young students.
  11. Research & Inquiry Skills:Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote students’ development in applying study and inquiry skills.
  12. Viewing & Representing:Teachers understand how to interpret, analyze, evaluate and produce.

Course Expectations

 

1. Participación Estudiantil                                                                                                      20%

Debes completar las tareas antes de la clase y participar activamente en las discusiones de grupo (pequeño y grande) y actividades de la clase (incluye tareas escritas en clase).

 

2. TT Reseña del Libro Infantil y Blogs                                                                                               20%

Debes escoger dos libros infantiles y escribir dos reseñas y blogs para cada uno según las guías de la biblioteca de MSU. Tendrás 5 minutos en la clase para presentar tu reseña del libro. Se te proveerá más información en la BibliotecaMoffett.

 

3. Exámenes                                                                                                                            20%

Tendrás tres pruebas en clase sobre los siguientes temas: Conceptos Gramaticales (10%), Destrezas Receptivas del Lenguaje (5%), y Vocabulario Educativo (5%).

 

4. Libro Familiar                                                                                                                      20%

Debes escribir e ilustrar un libro original tocante tu familia (mínimo de 6 páginas, anverso y reverso). Tendrás 10 minutos en la clase para presentar tu libro. En preparación para escribir tu libro, debes primero leer un mínimo de 5 libros familiares en español o bilingües (español/ingles).

 

5. Proyecto de Artes de Lenguaje                                                                                            20%

Debes representar una escena con la cual puedas enseñar una lección de artes de lenguaje. Tendrás 10 minutos en la clase para explicar tu lección.


Grading Standards

 

A         90 – 100%                  El trabajo es excelente y ejemplar

B          80 – 89%                   El trabajo está por encima de los requisitos mínimos

C         70 – 79%                    El trabajo es de un nivel medio

D         60 – 69%                   El trabajo no está a la altura de los criterios mínimos

F      59% o menos                  El trabajo está muy por debajo del nivel esperado


Final Exam6/30/2011  10:10 am

Submission Format Policy

Times New Roman 12-point font hard copy, unless otherwise stated by the professor.



Note: 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.

Late Paper Policy

 

Late Assignment Policy– Assignments need to be turned in on the due date and time.  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, unless otherwise stated by the instructor.


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

 

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 second absence. Each absence after this one will result in your grade being lowered an additional 10 points. Students with six 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 1 excused absence. 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.


Other Policies

 

Study Time Requirements – For each class hour, at least three hours outside of class are expected. This course will meets 8 hours a week. Therefore it is expected that you spend 24 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. 

 

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.

 


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.