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Spring 2010 Geology 482: Transition to the Professional Science Teacher (1 hr)

Catalog Description: A transitioning experience in which the certification candidate achieves closure on the initial phase of professional preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional growth as a practicing teacher. Candidate will reflect on the preparatory experience and complete documentation demonstrating ability to perform as a qualified earth science teacher. Such documentation will include, but not be limited to, the electronic portfolio, a professional development plan, and a resume. CRQ: GEOL 487 or consent of department.

Standards Addressed:  ALL.  This is the final Capstone course where the Teaching Standards Portfolio is completed and used to show that all standard have been met.

Instructor Information:

Dr, Kathy Kitts and Mr. John Toles
Davis Hall 402
Office Phone:  815-753-5990
Office Hours: M 1-2 pm, W 2-3 pm or by appointment
e-mail address:  GeologyTeacherCert@niu.edu

 
Meeting Days/Times/Location

This is a four-week course taken after the teacher candidate has successfully completed student teaching. The course is workshop-based and focus on producing the final portfolio, resume, completeing certifcation paperwork and presentation of the action research project completed during student teaching. Meeting dates are Weds. April  7, 14, 21 and 28, 2010 from  5:00-8:00 pm.

 Course Goals:

The goals of this course will be to:

  • Students will complete their portfolios.
  • Students will complete their carrer placement packet which includes an educational resume.
  • Students will enter all their informatin into the ECS system and apply for their license.
  • Student will present their findings and action research plan stemming from their data collection during student teaching.

 Methodology:

Each class period will be workshop and student-centered, and will include the following items:

  • Technology workshop on ECS system and Portfolio as necessary.
  • Presentation of Action Research Project.
  • Completion of Resume and Career Placement Packet
  • Completion of Portfolio.

 Assessment:

Grade breakdown:

Presentation 25%

Portfolio 75%



Syllabus:

Date 
Topic Activity Assignment
April 7
 Brief organizational meeting.
Review of Portfolio.
Career Placement Packet
  • Workshop portfolio
  • Workshop resume etc.
  1. Portfolio
  2. Resume
  3. Presentatioin of Action Research
April 14
 Presentaion of Action Research
  • Workshop portfolio
  • Visit to Career Placement office
  1. Portfolio
  2. Action Research
April 21
 Presentaion of Action Research
  • Workshop portfolio
  1. Portfolio
April 28
 Final Portfolio Presentation
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