ED 320 01 - Teaching Language Arts

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ED 320 Teaching Language Arts

 

Course Description:  Preparation of elementary students for contemporary literacy demands in the English language arts- reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, visually representing. Writing Intensive. Winter Term.

 

Prerequisites: Third-year standing, admission to Teacher Education Program.

 

Course Description and Textbook

 
ED 320: Teaching Language Arts
Schedule: Monday/Wednesday  (9:00-10:05) 
                      Friday: PLC Groups 
Location: Clinton Classroom
Course Goals    
 

In ED 320, students will perform the following:

  1. Define literacy

2.     Use knowledge of and the connections among the language arts—reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing —as the foundation of learning and teaching

3.     Describe literacy development (modeled, shared, interactive, guided, & independent) within the language arts

4.     Explain theories and scientifically based research as it relates to teaching the language arts

5.     Make connections between oral and written language development to effectively teach writing as communication

6.     Identify and use the writing process stages in writer’s workshop to   include structures of language and grammar

7.     Describe and model the different types of writing, such as narrative, expressive, persuasive, informational and descriptive

9.     Identify and apply skills and strategies in the development of written language for academic purposes, linked to the Iowa Core

10.  Use effective strategies for facilitating writing by all learners as instruction is differentiated

11.  Develop a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction and assessment within a community of learners

12.  Organize literacy instruction through lesson plans and unit development that scaffolds children’s learning

        experiences based on current best-practice, research-based approaches to literacy instruction

14.  Design instruction to meet the needs of diverse populations, including populations in urban, suburban, and rural settings, as well as for students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

Course Textbooks
  • Boushey, G., & Moser, J. (2009). The CAFÉ book. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
  • Tompkins, G. (2014). Literacy for the 21st century: A balanced approach (6th ed.). Upper Saddler River, NJ: Pearson.
  • Serravallo, J. (2017). The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled…. 
  • Online resources provided on my.wartburg

 

Meet Your Instructor

Stephanie TeKippe
Office: Old Main 303
E-mail: stephanie.tekippe@wartburg.edu
Office Phone: 319-352-8320
CELL PHONE: 641-330-6846
 
Office Hours
Tuesday - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Before classes MW
After class W
By Appointment

Policies and Requirements

Course Requirements:

Attendance is imperative for every scheduled class session: sign in upon arrival. In the event of an emergency it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to class.

 

When absent, secure information about the missed class period from a peer and complete assignments before returning to class; the professor will answer questions thereafter.

 

è Failure to attend class will result in the loss of 10 points per occurrence. Habitual tardiness to class will also result in the loss of 5 points per occurrence.

Participation, both speaking and listening, is a key component to this class. Many activities require interaction among students as well as group presentations in class. è Level of participation will be evaluated.

Word-processed written assignments, with the exception of journal entries, will be expected. Students are expected to fully complete all assignments. Any citations should follow APA format. Late work will be accepted only one day after the due date and points earned will be reduced by ten percent.

 

Honor Code/Plagiarism:

As a matter of personal commitment, students, faculty, and staff of Wartburg College are expected adhere to the Wartburg Honor Code and to demonstrate four simple principles:

 

1) All work submitted be your own.

2) When using the work or ideas of others, including fellow students, give full credit through accurate citations.

3) Maintain academic honesty both on examinations and class assignments.

4) If you are uncertain about the ground rules on a particular assignment, ask for clarification.

 

All are responsible for abiding by these guidelines and opposing academic dishonesty by reporting any act that goes against these guidelines.

 

èAll forms of plagiarism and cheating will result in severe academic penalties. If a student is involved in a case of academic dishonesty, she/he will either fail that assignment or may fail the course.

 

Special Needs:

Qualified students with disabilities are protected from unlawful discrimination by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended. Students requesting academic accommodations due to disabilities must arrange for such accommodations by contacting Nicole Willis, Pathways Academic Success Associate. 

 

She can be reached at the Pathways Center, (319) 352-8230, or by e-mail nicole.willis@wartburg.edu.  Presenting documentation of a disability early is helpful and often necessary to secure needed materials in a timely way. Accommodations should be requested PRIOR to affected assignment due dates. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively.

Using My.Wartburg

This course is partially online and will be paperless for the most part. My.Wartburg will be accessed for course materials, participation, assignments, and more. Please read this section fully and refer back to it as needed in order to understand the my.wartburg environment.
 
Using the Left Page Tabs
The gray tabs to your left under the heading (in black) are where you will find the pertinent information for the course. The names should be self explanatory with regard to the content contained therein. For example, if you click on the "Syllabus" tab you will find a link to your syllabus (it is a .docx file).
 
Where Do I Find Quizzes, Exams and Assignments?
All of your quizzes, exams and assignments can be found under the "Coursework" section within each weekly tab. There are several different types of assignments. Quizzes and exams are created with my.wartburg modules so when you click on the assignment it will immediately take you to a quiz. Any special instructions will show up when you click on the assignment. You will also have several assignments that are "File Exchange" assignments.Complete the assignment and then save it so you have a copy. When you are finished with "File Exchange" assignments you need to upload your completed assignment to my.wartburg. Go back into coursework and click on the assignment that you have completed. When you open it up you will see on the right hand side a button that says upload file. Click on it and upload the assignment that you just finished. *Make sure you click on MARK AS FINAL for the assignment to be submitted to the instructor. All files to be submitted must be Word documents. 
 
What if I Cannot Read .docx Files?   
If you have an older version of Word and cannot read .docx files you may download a simple patch from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/open-a-word-2007-document-in-an-earlier-version-of-word-HA010044473.aspx
 
What if it is a Group Assignment?
There are a few assignments that are to be completed as a group. Only one member from the group should upload a completed assignment, make sure that all group members' names are included on the assignment. Until the instructor grades the group assignments all of the group members (except for the one who turned it in) will be marked as "zero." Do not let this alarm you, as long as all of the names are on the assignment the professor will change the grade from a zero to a score once the assignment is graded. 
 
How do I E-Mail my Classmates?
The tab marked "Classmates" contains the names and pictures of all of your classmates. You may click the box on the lower left hand of the picture of the classmate you want to email, scroll down and click "e-mail" selected students and an e-mail client will pop up for you. You may also use the Chat Room or discussion forums to talk with classmates
 
Having My.Wartburg Problems?
The tab to the left marked "My.Wartburg Student FAQ" has common student problems with a video tutorial. If your problem is not listed please contact the instructor.

Grading Scale

This course will use the following grading standard. Grading standards are set by the faculty teaching the course, there is not a grading standard set by the college that is mandatory for all instructors to use.    
 
* Your grade will not round up to the next highest grade.
* Extra credit will not be available. 
 
A  =94.0
A- =90.0
B+=88.0 
B  =84.0
B- =80.0
C+=78.0
C  =74.0
C- =70.0
D+=68.0
D  =64.0
D- =60.0