Sit in a seat next to someone… and introduce yourself Find 2-3 things you have in common Find one interesting difference

Foundations and Assessment of Education TLED 608 Spring 2014

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Kidd Office: Ed Office Phone:

Dr. Kidd

Who are you? Stand up if you….

So, what’s this course about? Foundations and Assessment of Education Two main areas of focus: Assessment Foundations of Education

What are we going to do? Text Topic-based discussions Class Lessons Formative Feedback Assignments

Assignments/Requirements 30 hours Classroom Observation Praxis/VCLA Weekly Readings Weekly: Class Lesson (+ reflection) or Reading Response Teacher Self-Portrait: 6 posts, final draft, reflection Observation Report Final Exam

All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesdays LATE WORK POLICY: Assignments in this course are time-sensitive and interrelated. It is essential that work is submitted on time.

Late Policy Please submit all course assignments by the due dates listed on the course schedule below. If extenuating circumstances preclude an on-time submission of any assignment, please contact the instructor prior to the due date to explain your circumstances. The instructor may provide extensions if appropriate on a case by case basis. Unexcused late work reflects an inappropriate disposition for a teacher and may impact a student’s grade and or ability to continue in the course.

Attendance Policy Active participation is essential Every class member is expected to contribute Student responsibilities include listening to and sharing with classmates + supportively critiquing their ideas and work Professional demeanor expected = respectful open-mindedness and active engagement Following instructor directions, refraining from off- topic conversation, and engaging only in course- related use of personal technology

Attendance Policy Cont Students who miss more than two absences may suffer an overall grade reduction for each subsequent class missed.

Two Very Important Course Requirements 30 Hours of Observation PRAXIS

Observation – sign up TODAY Observe 30 hours in your licensure area Must be signed up by Sept 8 th (if not, drop the course) Can visit multiple classrooms /teachers Must be arranged through TES Specific schools and teachers can be requested (comments box) TES will send a confirmation Must be completed to pass 301 Must be in an accredited school (public or private) Dress and behave professionally (Don’t be a “no show”!) Call school, visit if necessary, to arrange schedule Submit time log and eval sheet for credit (posted on BB)

Praxis Core (not Praxis I)/VCLA (Teacher Exams) Must TAKE (not pass) this semester to pass 301 (but, must pass Praxis or VCLA to be admitted to DCOE) See Bb for accepted combinations of exams Now all computer-based Need-based fee waiver offered for Praxis (apply immediately!) Exemptions (must submit documentation) Adequate scores on SAT, ACT (see BB) Documentation due in one month!

Questions?

Now for some fun Schedule for today Course Introduction Game Break Syllabus Topic Discussion and Sign up Purpose of Schools Metaphor

2T1L: Detect my lie Which of the following is not true of Dr. Kidd I got married on Friday the 13th wearing 5 inch heels I was accused of drug possession, taken off a train and strip searched There is a goat in Haifa, Israel named after me “Ferry” pronounced “Furry”

2 truths and 1 lie Think of three things about yourself: two that are true and one that is a lie In a group of 3: Introduce yourself with your 2Ts and 1L. See if your classmates can detect the lie. Afterwards: One of you will introduce us to your group including one thing about each of you – one of which is a lie. We’ll try to guess which.