SYLLABUS

ED 371 - CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT

Instructor: Pat Nemecek

Phone #: 375-1863 (leave your name, number, message and good

times to return the call)

E-mail: "mailto:pnemecek@voyager.net"

Office: I will make appointments at convenient times.

I will be in the classroom before and after each class. I

Encourage you to call me at home if you have questions.

Elementary school children are a challenging, enthusiastic, curious, creative, and exciting group to teach. Approach this class in the same manner, this is the place to try new things.

A. TEXT

- Required: Course packet of readings/handouts, AND the book: First Class Teacher - Success Strategies for New Teachers , by the staff of Lee Canter & Associates. Both are available at the bookstore.

-Other Financial Considerations: You will be doing several projects throughout the semester that will cost you both time and money. To a large extent you will be choosing what you do, but new and creative endeavors often take more money and time than you think they will.

B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to prepare you to intern teach and to ultimately organize and manage your own elementary classroom. The school participation provides “hands-on” experience in an elementary classroom. The on-campus component allows time to share ideas, thoughts and questions. We will also discuss current management philosophies, theories, and strategies.

C. COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EXPERIENCES:

1. Attend all classes. Your participation is a very important aspect of this class, therefore, perfect attendance, punctuality, and a professional and cooperative attitude are expected. Frequent absenteeism and tardiness will result in the lowering of your grade. In the event of an absence, please contact a classmate for notes, assignments, and handouts. Make note that all assignments will be considered due on their due dates. Assignments not turned in on the due date will receive a 25% reduction. Assignments will not be accepted more than one week after the due date. Quizzes, resume, and goals will not be accepted after the due date.

2. Spend two half days or one full day in your assigned classroom each week.

3. Complete all reading and writing assignments on time. All assignments should be neat and use correct grammar and spelling. Even if spelling and grammar are not included in the rubric for the assignment, up to five points can be subtracted for misspelled words and incorrect grammar. All assignments are to be typed.

D. ASSIGNMENTS

There will be a variety of assignments including, but not limited to:

Assignment Points

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Placement participation & attendance 100

Situation Quizzes 10 each

Goals, Resume 25 each

Article Critique #1 25

Article Critique #2 25

Web Site List 25

Philosophy of Education 25

Letter to Parents 25

Sponge Activity 30

Learning Style Activity 25

Mid Term Exam 30

Lesson Plan 25

Rubric 25

Field Trip Plan 25

Oral Presentation 25

Individual Project 100

Over & Beyond 50

Participation Log 40

Final Exam 75

E. GRADING SCALE

93-100% A 88-92% BA

83-87% B 78-82% CB

73-77% C 68-72% DC

63-67% D Below 63% E

F. WMU's GRADING SYSTEM

WMU's grading system is found on page 28 of the 2001-2003 Undergraduate catalog:

Outstanding, Exceptional, Extraordinary - A

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Very Good, High Pass-------------------- B

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Satisfactory, Acceptable, Adequate--------- C

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Poor------------------------------------- D

Failing---------------------------------- F

College Students with Disabilities Statement

Any student with a documented disability (physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, learning, etc.) who need to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the professor and also Disabled Student Resources and Services at (269)387-2116 at the beginning of the semester.

College of Education Diversity Statement

The College of Education maintains a strong and sustained commitment to the diverse and unique nature of all learners and high expectations for their ability to learn and to apply their learning in meaningful ways.

WMU Human Rights Statement

It is a fundamental policy of Western Michigan University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, color, race, age, religion, national origin, height, weight, marital status, or handicap in its educational programs, admissions, employment, promotions, salaries and social activities. Through its example and teaching, Western strives to foster in its students, faculty, and staff respect for basic human rights. In its external relationships, the University is supportive of those activities that seek constructive change in the development of human rights in this country and abroad.

Statement regarding academic conduct

You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding WMU's policies and procedures that pertain to academic honesty and integrity. These policies, which are found in the Undergraduate Catalog (pp.268-269) and the Graduate Catalog (pp. 26-27), include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. Yu should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

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Last updated on August 12, 2004