Assumption University
Graduate School of Education
Semester 2/2010
Course Syllabus
Vision:
To be recognized as a leader in graduate studies of education, with a strong focus on the pursuit of knowledge, professional education, the fulfillment of educational communities on worldwide basis with high levels of leadership in teaching, research and community development.
Mission:
To advance, transmit and sustain cutting-edge knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of those people employed in, or seeking employment in, the educational profession.
Program: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Course Code: ED 6050
Course Title: Professional Practicum in Teacher Education
Course Instructor: Assoc.Pro.Dr.Supit Karnjanapun Ph.D.(University of Missouri-. Columbia,USA)
e-mail: supitkrn@au.edu , karn6969@hotmail.com
Tel. Office: 02 3004543 Ext.3612; Mobile: 081 2550991
Day /Time /Room: Tuesday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: C 103
Course Description:
Effective method of teaching, critical thinking, problem solving as the tool of the method of teaching, writing the lesson plan, producing the lesson media, handling the class, evaluating and measure of the productivity of the student, new technology for effective teaching and learning. Students are required to take at least 135 hours practicum while taking this course.
Course Objectives:
Students should be able to:
1. Acquire broad views of education concerning teaching and learning within a level of their responsibility (ies): university, high school, middle school, primary school, or kindergarten.
2. Apply the latest trends and the effective methods of teaching in their respective classroom.
3. Apply the theories and knowledge learned in the class to actual work situation.
4. Gain sufficient experience in preparing lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and assessment of students’ performance through the 135 hours of practical teaching.
5. Develop opportunities for reflection, critical thinking and problem solving within the framework of theory and research in their field of study.
6. Achieve useful educational experiences that will be benefit to the students in the future.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
1. Orientation and planning to practicum teaching at respective schools
2. Discussion of the method of teaching and the preparation of lesson plans, lesson media, and the evaluation.
3. Supervision of actual classroom teaching.
4. Organizing of seminar in order to report an individual professional teaching at the end of practicum course.
Course Requirement:
1. Teaching practicum, of at least 135 hours, including with one course syllabus, ten unit plans and ten lesson plans.
2. Proposal approval is required before going out for practicum. (2nd week of the course)
3. Lesson plan and lesson media is required before going out.
4. Monthly progress report. (23 Nov 10, 28 Dec 10, and 25 Jan 11)(oral+paper)
5. Practicum portfolio. (22 Feb 11)
The completed practicum portfolio composed with the followings:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Practicum proposal approval
5.3 Background of the interned school
5.3.1 Background
5.3.2 Vision
5.3.3 Mission
5.3.4 Objectives
5.3.5 General information
5.4 Subject teach review
5.5 Course syllabus, ten unit plans, ten lesson plans.
5.6 Lists of lesson media
5.7 Evaluation results from school mentor, course instructor and self-evaluation.
5.8 Photos of activities
5.9 Reflection of the practicum
5.10 Model of teaching used (Theory and practice)
6. Organized the seminar at the end of the practicum course. (22 Feb 11)
Student without the submission of assignments will get the grade of “I” (incomplete). If there is no submission of assignments within a month later, the grade of “I” will be automatically transformed into grade “F”.
Course Assessment:
Students are required to submit the portfolio for the collection of the following outputs based upon the due assignment:
1. Assignments
1.1 Teaching practicum of at least 135 hours
- course instructor evaluation 10 %
- school mentor evaluation 30 %
- self-evaluation 10 %
1.2 Practicum portfolio 30 %
1.3 Organizing of seminar 10 %
1.4 Monthly progress report 10 %
Total 100%
Grading
A = 90 – 100% C+ = 65 – 69%
A- = 85 – 89% C = 60 – 64%
B+ = 80 – 84% C- = 55 – 59%
B = 75 – 79% D = 50 – 54%
B- = 70 – 74% F = 0 – 49%
Note: Student with the grade lower than B will be considered as failed in this course. In that regard, student has to take this course again in order to meet the program requirement.
Supplementary readings:
Wong, H.K. and Wong, R. T. (2009). The First Days of School: How to be An Effective Teacher. CA: Harry K. Wong Publications. (Recommended)
Arends, R.I. (2009). Learning to Teach. 9 th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
Gronlund, N.E. (2006). Assessment of Student Achievement. 8th ed., Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Gronlund, N.E. and Brookhart, S.M. (2009). Grounlund’s Writing Instructional Objectives. 8th ed. NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Gunter, M.A. (2003). Instruction: A Models Approach. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching With the Brain in Mind. 2nd ed. USA: ASCD.
Lasley II, T.J., et al. (2002). Instructional Models: Strategies for Teaching in A Diverse Society. 2nd ed., USA.: Thomson Learning.
Linn, R. T. (2005). Measurement and Assessment in Teaching, 9th Ed. NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Marzano, R.J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction. USA: ASCD.
Marzano, R.J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction. USA: ASCD.
Mayer, R.E. (2008). Learning and Instruction. 2nd ed., New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Class Schedule
ED 6050 Professional Practicum in Teacher Education
Semester 2/2010
No. Day D/M/Y Time Item Learning Activities
1. Tue 2 Nov 10 18:00– 21:00 Welcome
Course introduction/
Practicum planning and proposal Direct instruction and class discussion
2. Tue 9 Nov 10 18:00– 21:00 - Submission of proposal.
- Review of teaching strategies and methods Direct instruction and class discussion
3. Tue 16 Nov 10 18:00– 21:00 - Classroom management Direct instruction and class discussion
4. Tue 23 Nov 10 18:00– 21:00 Preparation for course syllabus, lesson plan, unit plan Student presentation and class discussion
- Submission of monthly progress report
5. Tue 30 Nov 10 No class Self – study
6. Tue 14 Dec 10 No class Self – study
7. Tue 21 Dec 10 No class Self – study
8. Tue 28 Dec 10 18:00– 21:00 - Discussion on Teaching practicum Direct instruction and class discussion
- Submission of monthly progress report
9. Tue 4 Jan 11 Based on
appointment
of each
student Site -supervision Evaluation of teaching practicum
10. Tue 11 Jan 11 Site -supervision
11. Tue 18 Jan 11 Site -supervision
12. Tue 25 Jan 11 Site -supervision
13. Tue 1 Feb 11 Site -supervision
- Submission of monthly progress report
14. Tue 8 Feb 11 Site -supervision
15. Tue 15 Feb 11 Site -supervision
16. Tue 22 Feb 11 18:00– 21:00 Organizing the seminar and Submission of Portfolio ,Dr.Supit Karnjanapun
From week ninth to week fifteenth, course instructor will evaluate each student on teaching practicum of at least one time. Appointment is required. There are no classes along that period.
