1. WELCOME TO INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION (104) 1. Don Gillan (Retired Teacher/22yrs) Taught and evaluated in three districts, & grades K – High School Taught and evaluated in three districts, & grades K – High School 2. Principal (10 yrs. – Four Schools.) 3. Married - Two children / Wife is an RN. 4. Served people in many ways from teaching religious instruction to involvement on numerous committees.

2. GO YOU REDBIRDS! ISU approaching 150 years of service ISU approaching 150 years of service #1 Producer of teacher candidates in the Nation. #1 Producer of teacher candidates in the Nation. One of eight people teaching in Illinois, graduated from ISU One of eight people teaching in Illinois, graduated from ISU Today there is a huge waiting list to enroll at ISU. Today there is a huge waiting list to enroll at ISU. Out of a student body of 20,000 on the ISU campus, more than 5,000 (27%) of you are education majors. Out of a student body of 20,000 on the ISU campus, more than 5,000 (27%) of you are education majors. Among the top teacher education universities, ISU has the least number of teachers leaving the profession – 3.9 % attrition rate Among the top teacher education universities, ISU has the least number of teachers leaving the profession – 3.9 % attrition rate Highest retention rate Highest retention rate 83 % of graduates teach in Illinois. The other 17% teach in 24 different states. 83 % of graduates teach in Illinois. The other 17% teach in 24 different states. 47% of our graduates receive a Master’s degree. 47% of our graduates receive a Master’s degree. Only 4.4% of our teaching graduates are minority Only 4.4% of our teaching graduates are minority

3. Print your full name Tell me briefly about you (likes & dislikes) Tell me briefly about you (likes & dislikes) Why do you want to teach? Why do you want to teach? What can you offer the teaching profession? Talents, Knowledge, Travels What can you offer the teaching profession? Talents, Knowledge, Travels Name a favorite teacher. What made that person special to you? Name a favorite teacher. What made that person special to you? Name one or more goals that you have. Name one or more goals that you have. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Keep in your folder until I call on you Keep in your folder until I call on you

4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Buy Text (Teaching Today) & Classroom Management Strategies Booklet 2. Buy Live Text CD at Tech Zone – Student Center - $70? 3. LIVE TEXT - Sign up for classes – 3 rd Floor of DeGarmo 4. Initial Disposition Essay – Live Text 5. Visit school & Shadow Observation & Report – Live Text 6. Weekly Quizzes (10) / Two Tests (100) / Management Strategies - (Popsicle Report – 10) / Technology Workshop – Live Text 10) / Observation – Shadowing (20) / Various Activities (10) – Total Points = 350 7. Purchase Syllabus Packet - $2.00 – Rapid Print – Basement of DeGarmo

5. Ten Quizzes - Options You may substitute up to four seminars / workshops that will replace your four lowest quiz scores. You will receive a full 10 points for each of these. You may substitute up to four seminars / workshops that will replace your four lowest quiz scores. You will receive a full 10 points for each of these. If you are absent from class & miss a quiz, you may only substitute one time for that missed quiz. This would give you 10 points. If you are absent from class & miss a quiz, you may only substitute one time for that missed quiz. This would give you 10 points. You must attend the seminar and type a half – page, double spaced reflection. It must be turned in at the start of the next class meeting. “What did you learn and how can you apply what you learned?” You must attend the seminar and type a half – page, double spaced reflection. It must be turned in at the start of the next class meeting. “What did you learn and how can you apply what you learned?”

6. Management Strategies – Popsicle Presentations (Chance to teach the class) The number on your popsicle stick will match the skill that you are to teach from the “Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies” booklet. The number on your popsicle stick will match the skill that you are to teach from the “Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies” booklet. Upon reading & understanding the management problem, concerns & options, reflect on the way that you would solve this problem. Do not simply read all of the options. Be a problem solver! Upon reading & understanding the management problem, concerns & options, reflect on the way that you would solve this problem. Do not simply read all of the options. Be a problem solver! Write your thoughts on a note card, present your ideas when called upon in front of the class, & be prepared to answer questions. Be prepared to teach next week. (10 pts.) Finished card given to Mr. G. Write your thoughts on a note card, present your ideas when called upon in front of the class, & be prepared to answer questions. Be prepared to teach next week. (10 pts.) Finished card given to Mr. G.

7. Initial Reflective Essay 1. Development of your philosophy - Required to pass 104 (Turn to pages 8 & 9 in your packet) 2. Turn in your prototype (hard copy) to teacher ASAP – check for errors, etc. – Teacher returns 3. Include in Live Text Portfolio – Due Oct. 5 4. This is a reflective essay as to how you see yourself in relationship to the nine virtues. You choose only three virtues to reflect upon. 5. Introductory paragraph – Paragraphs on each of the three virtues – Summary (5 total paragraphs) One to two typed pages, double-spaced

8. Dispositions/Standards in Realizing the Democratic Ideal Four Moral Virtues - (Ideals) Four Moral Virtues - (Ideals) 1. Sensitivity towards the varieties of individual and cultural diversity. (40% are minority students) 2. Disposition (temperament) and ability to collaborate ethically and effectively with others. 3. Reverence for learning and the seriousness of personal, professional, and public purpose. 4. Respect for learners of all ages, with special regard for children.

9. Five Intellectual Virtues – (Ideals) 5. Wide general knowledge and deep understanding of the content to be taught. 6. Knowledge and appreciation of the diversity among learners. 7. Understanding about what affects learning and appropriate teaching strategies. 8. Interest in and ability to seek out informational, technological, and collegial resources. 9. Contagious intellectual Enthusiasm and courage to be creative. Dispositions/Standards in Realizing the Democratic Ideal

10. OBSERVATION / SHADOWING Make arrangements in your home town area (NOT B/N) to shadow (follow) a K-8 classroom teacher (Private or Public School) for six (6) hours; one full school day or two half days. Try to set this up with a school in your home area ASAP. Make arrangements in your home town area (NOT B/N) to shadow (follow) a K-8 classroom teacher (Private or Public School) for six (6) hours; one full school day or two half days. Try to set this up with a school in your home area ASAP. The “Letter of Request” must be signed by the school principal before entering the classroom. The “Letter of Request” must be signed by the school principal before entering the classroom. The “Clock Hour Documentation” must be completed by the teacher once you finish the observation. The “Clock Hour Documentation” must be completed by the teacher once you finish the observation. (Sheets found in your syllabus – Pages 13 – 16) (Sheets found in your syllabus – Pages 13 – 16)

11. Observation/Shadow Paper Purpose – To develop your understanding & knowledge of the practices & behaviors of elementary teachers & the classroom. (Page 17) Please do NOT observe in a special class such as reading recovery, math resource, physical education Take notes on what you observe. Focus on the teacher’s role and the learning environment. Write your Reflection Paper – Typed & single spaced Take two (2) questions each from: The Teachers Role Learning Environment

12. Choose four (4) topics - two under Teacher’s Role and two under Learning Environment. (Pg. 17) Respond with 2 paragraphs each (4-6 sentences per paragraph) for the four roles you have chosen. The first paragraph should include specific data/facts from your observations that gives information about the roles you chose. The second paragraph should address the question and link the data to your feelings, opinions, or beliefs as a future teacher. Eight total paragraphs TEACHER’S ROLE 1. What are the teacher’s responsibilities? 2. How many hours a day/week does this teacher work? 3. How would you describe this teacher’s role?

13. Teacher’s Role cont. 4. In what ways did the teacher demonstrate flexibility? 4. In what ways did the teacher demonstrate flexibility? 5. What organizational tools/methods does the teacher use to coordinate the day? 5. What organizational tools/methods does the teacher use to coordinate the day? 6. What “special” challenges does the teacher face in this classroom? 6. What “special” challenges does the teacher face in this classroom? 7. What are different methods of communication that you heard or saw with students, teachers, and parents? 7. What are different methods of communication that you heard or saw with students, teachers, and parents? 8. When and how does the teacher utilize community resources? 8. When and how does the teacher utilize community resources? 9. How does the teacher know that learning is taking place? 9. How does the teacher know that learning is taking place?

14. Learning Environment Roles 1. How would you describe the community in which this school is located? 2. What diversity of race, gender, intellect, or size, etc. do you note in the students? 3. What kinds of interactions did you observe between students? 4. What resources are available to this teacher? To the student? 5. How is this classroom organized and why?

15. 6. How is the room decorated and does that contribute or distract from learning? 6. How is the room decorated and does that contribute or distract from learning? 7. What is the daily schedule of the students? 7. What is the daily schedule of the students? 8. Aside from instruction, what activities/events require time during school hours? 8. Aside from instruction, what activities/events require time during school hours? 9. What types of classroom management practices do you observe? 9. What types of classroom management practices do you observe? 10. What different ways are subject matter presented? (Example on page 18) 10. What different ways are subject matter presented? (Example on page 18)

16. Teaching In An Age Of Change Chapter 1  WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SCHOOLS?  What is the purpose of public schools in the U.S.? What is the role of the teacher in school?  Have our schools & teachers been effective over the years, and are they currently effective in educating today’s youth? Foundations – A set of historical, philosophical, social, legal, and cultural assumptions that form a logical base for decisions about schools.

17. Foundations of Education Social & Philosophical foundations – What is the good society & how should education contribute to it? Social & Philosophical foundations – What is the good society & how should education contribute to it? Historical foundations – Where did current practices & traditions come from? Historical foundations – Where did current practices & traditions come from? Political foundations – Who has the power to decide priorities and to influence how schools operate? Political foundations – Who has the power to decide priorities and to influence how schools operate? Curriculum foundations – What is taught & why is it taught? Curriculum foundations – What is taught & why is it taught? Instructional foundations – What is good teaching? Instructional foundations – What is good teaching? Legal foundations – What are the legal & ethical rights and responsibilities of teachers and learners? Legal foundations – What are the legal & ethical rights and responsibilities of teachers and learners?

18. 2.7 MILLION PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS!  1988 Survey: Adults believed.  60 % Teachers most benefited society.  20 % Physicians “ “ “  8 % Nurses “ “ “ 2,500 adults surveyed – 55 % said that the quality of teachers is the greatest influence on student learning. 2,500 adults surveyed – 55 % said that the quality of teachers is the greatest influence on student learning. WE ARE IMPORTANT!!!

19. WHAT IS TEACHING? 1. Planning lessons 2. Record keeping / other duties 3. Participating in school events. 4. Attending faculty meetings. 5. Serving on committees of various kinds. 6. Participating with professional groups. 7. Communicating with parents & others.

20. TEACHING CAREER 1. During a teaching career, he or she will experience many changes: 1. Curriculum 2. Technology 3. Diversity 4. More duties / expectations / time & accountability. Teachers must learn to handle many tasks (multidimensionality – Text Pgs. 9-12) (multidimensionality – Text Pgs. 9-12)

21. The Complexity of Teaching 1. Multidimensionality – multitasking 2. Simultaneity – awareness, prioritize 3. Immediacy – make judgment & respond 4. Unpredictability – expect anything anytime 5. Publicness – you are on display 24/7 6. Class History – rapport within class

22. STANDARDS - BASED EDUCATION  A movement dedicated to establishing clear, measurable descriptions of what learners need to know as a result of their educational experiences. No Child Left Behind; Illinois State Learning Standards  Performance Standards – Levels of proficiency to attain. (Five Year Plan for teachers & Administrators)  Content Standards – Describe what teachers are to teach and what students should learn. (Local School Boards have modified the state standards to fit the needs of the community) (Local School Boards have modified the state standards to fit the needs of the community)

23. Visit the www.isbe.net and learn about the Illinois Learning Standards Visit the www.isbe.net and learn about the Illinois Learning Standards

24. The Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) define what all students in all Illinois public schools should know and be able to do in the seven core areas as a result of their elementary and secondary schooling. The Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) define what all students in all Illinois public schools should know and be able to do in the seven core areas as a result of their elementary and secondary schooling. The Illinois Learning Standards have not changed since their adoption in 1997. The Performance Descriptors and ILS-aligned Classroom Assessments were developed by Illinois teachers for Illinois teachers to enhance the ILS and to serve as resources to help teachers determine local performance expectations at each grade level. The Illinois Learning Standards have not changed since their adoption in 1997. The Performance Descriptors and ILS-aligned Classroom Assessments were developed by Illinois teachers for Illinois teachers to enhance the ILS and to serve as resources to help teachers determine local performance expectations at each grade level. The ILS contain 30 goals, 98 standards and over 1,000 benchmarks. The ILS contain 30 goals, 98 standards and over 1,000 benchmarks. Illinois was one of the first states to develop and adopt Standards in 1997. Illinois was one of the first states to develop and adopt Standards in 1997. More than 270 Illinois educators, business people, and community members developed the ILS. More than 270 Illinois educators, business people, and community members developed the ILS. Input on the draft ILS was provided by more than 30,000 citizens. Input on the draft ILS was provided by more than 30,000 citizens. Teachers in Spain, Lithuania and Bulgaria have translated the ILS for use in their classrooms. Teachers in Spain, Lithuania and Bulgaria have translated the ILS for use in their classrooms. The Performance Descriptors and over 900 ILS-aligned classroom assessments were field tested by 400 teachers statewide. The Performance Descriptors and over 900 ILS-aligned classroom assessments were field tested by 400 teachers statewide.

25. Certificates Initial – Good for four (4) years until tenure Initial – Good for four (4) years until tenure Standard – Renewed every five (5) years Standard – Renewed every five (5) years Master – Renewed every ten (10) years. Master – Renewed every ten (10) years. Teachers must take “Continuing Professional Development Units” CPDUs each year – Beginning teachers need about 15 CPDUs per year Teachers must take “Continuing Professional Development Units” CPDUs each year – Beginning teachers need about 15 CPDUs per year Research projects, taking course work at a university, attending workshops & conferences, being a member of a school team count as CPDUs

26. Testing to become an IL Teacher The Illinois Basic Skills Test – taken prior to entering the program. The Illinois Basic Skills Test – taken prior to entering the program. Content Test – relating to your subject area Content Test – relating to your subject area Assessment of Professional Teaching – required for the grade area (special needs, early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, etc.) that you have chosen. Assessment of Professional Teaching – required for the grade area (special needs, early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, etc.) that you have chosen.

27. ACCOUNTABILITY The State spends millions on education yearly. The State spends millions on education yearly. In recent decades there has been erosion of confidence in educators. In recent decades there has been erosion of confidence in educators. Teachers argue against the idea of using standardized test scores as the only accountability measure. Teachers argue against the idea of using standardized test scores as the only accountability measure. (high-stakes testing) (high-stakes testing) Should a teacher be judged on what a learner does on a single day of standardized testing? Should a teacher be judged on what a learner does on a single day of standardized testing? Many variables are beyond individual teacher’s control. (Student’s home life, family income & education level, the quality of the school’s facilities and instructional materials, etc.) Many variables are beyond individual teacher’s control. (Student’s home life, family income & education level, the quality of the school’s facilities and instructional materials, etc.)

28. THEORIES OF LEARNING 1. Constructivism: New knowledge is rooted in past leanings (prior knowledge) - Learners should solve problems and share what they have discovered. Tie in patterns to what is known. Present “real life” learning situations & experiences. Whole Language – Reading, Writing, speaking, and listening are taught as a single, integrated process. This theory frowns on traditional and standardized testing. 2. Multiple Intelligences: Traditional IQ test not the only means for assessment. Nine intelligences are known. (logical-mathematical, musical, linguistic, spatial, etc. People are thought to have combinations of strengths.

29. Quiz 1 – Chapter 1 1. A majority of parents feel that their child’s school is doing a poor job in educating their child – children. A. True B. False 2. Foundations is a set of historical, philosophical, social, legal, and cultural assumptions that form a logical base for decisions about schools. A. True B. False 3. Parents, in general, feel that schools across the nation do a good job in educating children. A. True B. False

30. 4. When you are hired for your first teaching job, you will receive an initial certificate good for how many years? A.1 yr., B 4 yrs., C. 5 yrs., D. 10yrs 5. Name the theory that believes new knowledge should be rooted in past leanings (prior knowledge), and that learners should solve problems and share what they have discovered. Patterns should be tied in to what is known. Teachers should Present “real life” learning situations & experiences. A. Multi Intelligences B. Constructivism C. Pragmatists D. None of the mentioned

31. 6. Teachers argue for the idea of using standardized test scores as the only accountability measure. (high-stakes testing) A. True, B. False (high-stakes testing) A. True, B. False 7. How many tests will a teacher candidate have to pass while in college and before he/she receives a teaching certificate? A. 1, B. 2, C. 3, D. 4, E. 5 8. The Illinois Learning Standards can be found at www.isbe.net A. True, B. False www.isbe.net

32. 9. Which of the following changes are likely to have an impact on the work of a teacher? A. CHANGES IN SOCIETY B. DEBATES REGARDING THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION C. CHANGES IN THEORIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING. D. ALL OF THE ABOVE. D. ALL OF THE ABOVE. E. Only B & C E. Only B & C 10. Name the maximum number of seminars that you can attend to replace low quiz scores A. 2, B. 3, C. 4, D. 5, E. 6