Graduate Intern in Educational Leadership

Course Details

Course Number: 5693  Section Number: 170

Fall 2012

Location: Ferguson Hall

Classroom Number: 303

Days & Times:

Wednesday 5:30 - 8:30 for first night. The rest if online with site visits from the university supervisor,.

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Martha Burger   
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Course Objectives

Objectives:

 

  • Interns will select an effective, veteran administrator as a mentor
  • Interns will apply knowledge and skills in a real school setting.
  • A school improvement project undertaken by the intern will be the vehicle for several opportunities to apply knowledge and skills.
  • Interns will select other intern experiences that fit their setting and require them to work with diverse individuals and groups.

Course Expectations

 

Course Delivery

The Internship is organized around these main activities:

Internship Activities – Interns conduct the activities related to the ELCC Standards. Some activities are required for each standard; others are selected by the intern and mentor. Interns keep a log and journal of their internship experiences.

 

Standards Assessment – A final report of the activities related to each standard is submitted to TK20.

 

Site Visits – The course instructor makes 3 or more site visits to meet with the intern and mentor and observe the intern.


Grading Standards

 Course Grade:

 

Grades for the internship course will be assigned as follows:

 

 

Discussions

15%

Required activities and documentation submitted to Tk20 (encompassing all ELCC standards)

25%

Activity plan and activity logs (5 pts. each)

35%

Observations and meetings with mentor; self-assessment

15%

Legacy assignment

10%

 


Submission Format Policy

Assignments will be submitted to Blackboard. Required assessments will be submitted to TK20.

Expectations for Written Work:

  • Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling are expected on all written assignments (although web discussions are not held to the high standard of a research project or other written assignment). 
  • Written assignments should be done in Microsoft Word and turned in as an attachment on via Coursesites.  (If you do not have Microsoft Word, you can save your file as an rtf [Rich Text File] and then send it as an attachment.)
  • Due dates should be honored in order to receive the highest grade.
  • American Psychological Association (APA, 6th edition) will be used for references in formal writing assignments. 


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 papers will be subject to reduction in points.


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

 

Attendance/Participation:

  • Regular online participation is required.  Please attend to discussions in a timely manner. Professional dialogue opportunities, both in class and on the course website, are part of this class; participation will be considered part of the grade.

Other Policies

 

Quality Requirements:

"Turning in" all assignments is not enough to insure an "A" in the course. Quality of work turned in on time is the most important criterion for receiving an "A."


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.