Course Description
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Course Guide
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Rationale
“If the student hasn’t learned, then the teacher hasn’t taught” may not always be true. However, it is imperative that the candidate, as a teacher, utilizes research-based teaching practices and procedures that produce positive outcomes in learners. Furthermore, as a Christian educator, the candidate should follow the scriptural admonition that in “whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Col. 3:23, KJV).
Course Assignment
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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to create a thread in response to the questions posted by the instructor for each thread. Each thread must be between 400-500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge through at least two citations in current APA format. The candidate will then contribute additional comments by posting replies between 200-300 words to at least 2 classmates’ postings. For full participation credit, replies must be substantive. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)
The candidate will complete 3 journal article critiques on an article of choice throughout this course. Critiques must be 3–4 pages, double-spaced, current (within the last 5 years), and related to the topic of discussion. Points of discussion include the strengths and weaknesses of the article and how the topic would/could apply in the classroom. Finally, the candidate will discuss the implications to teaching for commentary. All references must be cited at the bottom of the critique in current APA format. (CLO: A, B, C)
Context for Learning Assignment
The candidate will complete the Context for Learning for his or her specific area of endorsement. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)
Lesson Plan Assignments (3)
The candidate will be required to submit three lesson plans throughout the course for their specific content area. The lesson plans will build upon each other to create a “mini unit”. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)
The candidate will watch clips provided in Canvas and write 2 reflective responses following the directions outlined in the corresponding “Video Windows” section for each textbook chapter. The length of each reflective entry must be 100–150 words (using the template provided). (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)
Planning Commentary Assignment
The candidate will be required to reflect and analyze the mini-unit. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)
edTPA Task 1: Mini-Unit Assignment
The candidate will combine the previously submitted Context for Learning, three Lesson Plans, and Planning Commentary into one Mini-Unit. The candidate should use feedback from each of the previously submitted assignments prior to submitting the Mini-Unit. (CLO: B, C, D, E)
Four quizzes will be administered from the textbook readings. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 30 multiple-choice questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. (CLO: D)
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