EDUC_292
Santa Clara University
School of Education and Counseling Psychology Department of Education
EDUC 292-01 Social Science Methods
HAROLD JULES HOYLE, PH.D.
hhoyle@scu.edu Guadelupe Hall 241 Phone 408-551-6010 Office Hours: Tues, 3-4:00 PM
Mission and Goals of the Department of Education
The mission of the Department of Education is to prepare professionals of competence, conscience, and compassion, who will promote the common good as they transform lives, schools, and communities. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition at Santa Clara University, core values of reflective practice, scholarship, diversity, ethical conduct, social justice, and collaboration guide both theory and practice.
Department of Education goals:
To prepare professionals who will work competently with individuals who have a variety of strengths; experiences and challenges, those with diverse backgrounds, and those in greatest need;
To develop positive habits of mind, identify and apply best practices in the field, and engage in critical reflection on practice;
To demonstrate mastery-level knowledge and skills in teaching and learning; and
To become leaders sensitive to the ethical and social consequences of their decisions.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Description
These courses are designed to enable single subject credential candidates to develop the pedagogical content knowledge necessary to teach their specific academic subject effectively to all students. Special attention is paid to developing candidates’ ability to use Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) skills to give all students equitable access to curriculum content. All single subject credential candidates are required to take the Methods I and Methods II block in the content area aligned with the credential they are seeking. Single subject credential candidates in art, music, and physical education should enroll in the social sciences methods course block. Enrollment in these courses requires successful completion of EDUC 282 and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 298 and EDUC 299 or employment as a full time teacher in a Catholic school.
Course Objectives – Academic Learning Goals
ED 292 students will develop the skills and dispositions necessary to:
1) To become familiar with the scope and sequence of the content of secondary standards in terms of content
and processes based on state and national standards, focusing on a balanced approach that addresses all aspects of academic proficiency and literacy.
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2) To think carefully about what students need to learn and the implications for teaching practice and instructional design, including adaptations of instructional texts and use of various technologies to meet the instructional needs of diverse learners (e.g., English learners, students with special needs).
3) To utilize strategies to assess student learning throughout the learning process.
4) To begin to understand what it means to be a reflective practitioner.
5) To plan and implement lessons within a unit plan that meets the educational needs of all learners and specifically English learners and students with special needs.
6) To join and engage with a professional organization for social science teachers.
Course Components
Alignment
The course objectives/academic learning goals align with the goals, objectives, and expectations of the Santa Clara University and California Departments of Education, as illustrated in the table below:
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A Note about Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs): The TPAs assure that teacher candidates have the knowledge, skills and abilities required of beginning public school teachers in California and are based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession as exemplified in the Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). The tasks, which fall in four categories (Subject-Specific Pedagogy; Designing Instruction; Assessing Learning; Culminating Teaching Experience), are embedded within the teacher preparation program, and all but one are done with actual K-12 students.
COURSE COMPONENTS
Weekly Readings and Assignments 25%
Course participants will complete assignments tied to weekly topics, including responses to readings as well as practice in: facilitating discussions, giving feedback, looking at student work, and doing a demonstration of hands-on learning techniques. As these assignments will form the basis of in-class activities, they must be completed before class. Details for all assignments will be posted on the course website.
Unit Plan Project 50%
This project offers you the opportunity to practice planning, teaching (“enacting” per TPA language), reflecting on, and learning from the Unit you create for students. This project also allows you to demonstrate your developing capabilities in relation to the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs). See the Unit Cycle Portfolio Project Description document.
Classroom Visitation 15%
Technology Project 10 %
This project gives you the opportunity to focus on using technology in the classroom. This assignment involves you practicing the use of technology in the classroom to improve student learning. Details will be delivered in class.
The professional conduct requirement includes the 5 dimensions described below:
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Participation
Preparation
ED 292 students will engage in respectful, thoughtful participation in class activities and discussion - as evidenced in their speaking, listening, and writing. Students should take responsibility for their own learning and support the learning of their peers.
Class assignments must be completed before the class session in which they are due so everyone can participate fully in class activities. Students should bring all relevant course materials and a hard copy of written assignments to class. In the event of an
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2. Download and review the PowerPoint presentation and any handouts and discussion notes from class (all posted on Camino)
3. Talk with your classmates to get their sense of the main “take-aways” of the session.
Grading
This course is grounded in the premise that students are intrinsically motivated to deepen their thinking and enrich their teaching. With diligence and the support of instructors and peers, all students have the potential to earn outstanding grades. Student work will be graded according to the criteria specified on the rubrics for each assignment. The following guidelines drive the scores on all of the assignment rubrics.
Grading will be criterion referenced. This means that grades are based on the quality of work and professional conduct, rather than how one student’s work compares to that of his/her peers. Grade concerns will be addressed individually outside of class time. Students should contact their instructors via email as soon as a concern arises.
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4-point scale equivalent Letter grade equivalent
Readings
Social Science Methods
Readings will either be made available on Camino (ANGEL) or distributed in class.
You will be required to sign up for membership in the National Council for the Social Studies. Student memberships are between 47 and 37 dollars depending on what benefits you want.
Available via the Internet:
California Content Standards for Social Studies, National Standards for Social Studies, California Social Studies Framework.
Course Website
Access our Camino (Canvas) website.
Additional Information
Disability Accommodations: Students needing accommodation for a disability should contact Disabilities Resources at 408-554-4109 (voice) or 408-554-5445 (TDD) (ECP Graduate Bulletin, 2009-2010).
Academic Integrity: The University is committed to academic excellence and integrity. Students are expected to do their own work and to cite any sources they use. A student who is guilty of dishonest acts in an examination, paper, or other required work for a course, or who assists others in such acts, will receive a grade of F for the course. In addition, a student guilty of dishonest acts may be immediately dismissed from the University. Students that violate copyright laws, including those covering the copying of software programs, or who knowingly alter official academic records from this or any other institution, are subject to disciplinary action (ECP Graduate Bulletin, 2009-2010).
Need help writing? The Drahmann Advising Center (214 Benson: 554-4318) offers a variety of services, such as evening, drop-in tutoring. For more details and drop-in hours, please visit: http://www.scu.edu/advising/learning/tutoring/drop-in.cfm.
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COURSE CALENDAR
Subject to change. Changes will be communicated via the course website and/or email.
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