Teaching as Principled Practice
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Michele Hollingsworth Koomen, Ph.D Class meetings times: Alternate Mondays (5:30-6:20), in Anderson Room 215
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:30 to 1:20pm; other times by appointment |
Text Requirements for EDU 248
A Civil Action by Jonathan Herr Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Polland The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable by Amitov Ghosh |
Department of Education Conceptual Framework
The Conceptual Framework is part of the our discussion of scientific inquiry (SI) and the nature of science.
Professionalism (Dispositions): Each student will be required to self-evaluate their Affect, Integrity and Presence in this course through consistent and punctual attendance, demonstration of personal and professional behaviors as designated in the Department of Education's Statement of Professionalism. This means that you appear interested and engaged in the science course content. Your cell phone is put away, and off, and you refrain from texting during class time. Your attention is focused on the class (side conversations or other disruptions are not part of your class interactions). Your participation in small and large group contributes to the learning of all (about science connection). Culture and Diversity: Social justice and ethics are explored through our readings of Omnivore’s Dilemma, A Civil Action, the water crisis (Peter Gleick’s lecture of Nobel 2009), and Global Climate Change Flight Behavior. The Nature of Science (NOS) (AAAS, 1989) tenets allow us to explore how science is influenced by politics, economics, and social justice through the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks |
Access to Education:
Every student has a right to learn and to participate in this class. I recognize that we all learn differently. If you have learning challenges, please see me about how we can work together to support your learning needs. Bring any documentation and suggestions about how I may assist you. We will work together to make this a great learning experience for you.
Disability Services
Gustavus Adolphus College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or you think you may have a disability of any nature) and, as a result, need reasonable academic accommodation to participate in class, take tests or benefit from the College’s services, then you should speak with the Disability Services Coordinator, for a confidential discussion of your needs and appropriate plans. Course requirements cannot be waived, but reasonable accommodations may be provided based on disability documentation and course outcomes. Accommodations cannot be made retroactively; therefore, to maximize your academic success at Gustavus, please contact Disability Services as early as possible. Disability Services (https://gustavus.edu/advising/disability/) is located in the Academic Support Center.” Disability Specialist, Kelly Hanson, (khanso10@gustavus.edu or x7138) can provide further information.
Help for Multilingual Students
Support for English Learners and Multilingual students is available through the Academic Support Center and the English Learning Specialist (x7197). She can meet individually with students for tutoring in writing, consulting about academic tasks, and helping students connect with the College’s support systems. When requested, she can consult with faculty regarding effective classroom strategies for ELs and multilingual students. Laura can provide students with a letter to a professor that explains and supports appropriate academic arrangements (e.g., additional time on tests, additional revisions for papers). Professors make decisions based on those recommendations at their own discretion. In addition, EL and multilingual students can seek help from peer tutors in the Writing Center.
Questions about these policies can be directed to Dean Paula O’Loughlin (poloughl@gustavus.edu or x7541) or Dean Brenda Kelly(bkelly@gustavus.edu or x7541).
Title IX
Title IX is federal legislation that makes clear that violence and harassment based on sex or gender are civil rights violations. Gustavus Adolphus College takes incidents of sexual misconduct seriously. Sexual misconduct includes the following: Non-Consensual Sexual Contact, Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Exploitation (taking non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another), Intimate Partner Violence—physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse, Stalking. Please see the student sexual Misconduct Policy in the Gustavus Guide for more details and definitions or online at: https://gustavus.edu/dean of students/policies/gustative/sexual-assault.php
Not all college employees are mandatory reporters. However, all faculty are legally mandatory reporters and must make a formal report to the Dean of Students Office within twenty-four hours If you are unsure of your responsibility, contact the Title IX Coordinator Paula O’loughton (Associate Provost) at 507.933.7541 or Deputy Coordinators Stephen Bennett (Associate Dean of Students) at 507.933.7526 and Ken Westphal (Vice-President for Finance) at 507.933.7499.
This course will integrate, apply and connect concepts of life, earth, and physical science with discussion of environmental challenges found in our natural world. This course will model and integrate the nature and practice of science. |
Course Policy, Evaluation and Requirements for EDU 248
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Attendance at each class session is expected for all. This class will meet a total of 7 times throughout the semester. Have your books and or articles out and ready to go.
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Each student will be required to self-evaluate their Affect, Integrity and Presence in this course through consistent and punctual attendance, demonstration of personal and professional behaviors as designated in the Department of Education's Statement of Professionalism. This means that you appear interested and engaged in the science course content. Your cell phone is put away, and off, and you refrain from texting during class time. Your attention is focused on the class (side conversations or other disruptions are not part of your class interactions). Your participation contributes to the learning of all (about science connections).
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Readings: Students are expected to have read the assigned materials before coming to class. I will provide you with guided reading questions that will serve to jumpstart our in-class discussion.
- Films and lectures: There are two films that you will need to watch outside of class: Flow and Food.Inc. You will also need to watch Peter Gleick’s lecture of Nobel 2009 and Marion Nestle's Lecture from Nobel 2010.
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Participation 30%: An important component of this class is group discussion. Thoughtful participation with evidence of preparation (reading the books and other materials and watching the films) for our class conversations is expected. You will also each be asked to lead a discussion of one of the books. There are a variety of ways that one can participate in class discussions: including asking questions, contributing information or insight, summarizing the discussion, playing "devils advocate", brainstorming and being a group discussion leader. Your participation allows me to understand the scope and depth of your reading.
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Synthesis paper 70%: see assignment for more information. Due May 22, 2018
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Academic Honesty: The instructor is bound to abide by the Gustavus Adolphus Honor Code and therefore must report all incidences of academic dishonesty to the Dean's Office. Ethical behavior is a must for teachers. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Please review this web site for an overview of plagiarism.
Evaluation and Grading:
There are two main ways to earn points for this class: participation and synthesis paper. The total points for the class is 100.
A = 94 -100 total points
A- = 90-93.99 points
B+ = 87.5-89.99 points
B = 84-87.49 points
B- = 80-83.90 points
C = work less than 79.9 total points
EDU 248 Class Schedule |
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Readings and Assignments |
Topics |
Class 1 Feb. 12 5:30-6:20 |
Intro to course Course hand outs |
Nature of Science |
Class 2 Feb. 26 5:30-6:20 |
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Discussion of Lacks Nature and practice of science Watch Flow and Peter Gleick Nobel lecture: on your own for next class |
Class 3 March 12 5:30-6:20 |
Reading due: A Civil Action (first 1/2 of book)
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Discussion of A Civil Action & Flow and water as a natural resource and equity
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Class 4 March 26 5:30-6:20 |
Reading due: A Civil Action (last 1/2 of book |
Discussion of A Civil Action & Flow and water as a natural resource and equity Watch Food.Inc and Marion Nestle's Nobel lecture on your own for next class |
Class 5 April 9 5:30-6:20
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Read Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Polland |
Discussion of Omnivore's and Food.Inc |
Class 6 April 23 5:30-6:20 |
Read The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable by Amitov Ghosh |
Global Climate Change, Part 1
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Class 7 May 7 5:30-6:20 |
The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable by Amitov Ghosh
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Global Climate Change, Part 2 Final Paper Due by Tuesday, May 22, 2018 (4:30 pm): Send to mkoomen@gac.edu
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Spring EDU 248 and PEPER II: Form I-D
Evidence of Standards in EDU 248
Minnesota Board of Teacher Licensure:
Teachers of Elementary Education
A teacher of children in kindergarten through grade 6 must demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of scientific perspectives, scientific connections, science in personal and social perspectives, the domains of science, and the methods and materials for teaching science and scientific inquiry. The teacher must:
| 1) understand science as a human endeavor, the nature of scientific knowledge, and the historical perspective of science; |
Readings on the nature of science (Internet) and discussion throughout the course (K) with assessment (A) accomplished through the synthesis paper. |
| 3) know how to make connections across the domains of science, between science and technology, and between science and other school subjects; |
Course readings, including A Civil Action, Flight Behavior, and Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Synthesis paper; discussion of environmental topics (K and A) (EDU 248). |
| 4) use scientific understandings and abilities when making decisions about personal and societal issues; |
Course readings, including A Civil Action, Flight Behavior, and Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Synthesis paper; discussion of environmental topics (K and A) (EDU 248). |
Updated on January 30, 2018