ENG 262
Fall 2006

Professor:  Dr. Dee Acklie
               Office:  Adm. 264
                Phone:  399-2606 (office)
                            391-6061 (home)
                            669-0642 (cell)
                Email:  dacklie@csm.edu

Office Hours:  M 11-12
                             T 8:00-12
                             W By Appointment only
                             Th 8:00-12
                              F 11-12
                           Or by appointment

Additional Resources

Please note that practicum and student teacher visits at times conflict with office hours.   Please make appointments when possible

Credit Hours: 3 semester hours
Class Meets: 4-5:15 M-W
Place:  LHD / designated computer labs/practicum site

Class Materials: 
Required Text:
Bushman, J.H. & Haas, K.P. (2006) Using Young Adult Literature in the English Classroom. Upper saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Nebraska Standards, Nebraska L.E.A.R.N.S. Document and National Standards by National Council of Teachers of English and International Reading Association.
Supplementary Texts:
Lewis, C.S. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
 

Other Instructional Materials: A variety of technology, scholarly journals, books and materials will be used to explore current reading practices and add to portfolio

Other Materials:
2-3 inch binder                                                        Index tabs            
File box/notebook for curriculum materials           3 x 5 note cards
Computer disk/jump drive                                      3 x 5 note card organizer

Course Objectives:  This is a required course for state teacher certification.  It is designed to provide teachers with theoretical background, knowledge of Nebraska and National Standards, and research that presents a balanced perspective of reading young adult literature.  Content emphasizes organization of programs, effective teaching methodologies and varied instructional materials. Implementation of the teacher’s knowledge of this curriculum will be achieved within a 20 hour directed reading practicum in specialized setting.
This course includes:

• Instruction in skills and strategies for teaching and integrating literature and
• Instruction in teaching and guiding students in reading for enjoyment and understanding.

This course includes a study of some tradition and contemporary works written for or about young adults.  The works studied will be evaluated for their artistic merit and for their insights into the adolescent stage of human development.

Student Outcomes:
Given varied position statements in oral discussion and in prepared written activities, students will:

                            Measure:                 Department Outcomes:

Given current literature, reading texts, and access to computers and software, students will participate in 20 hours of preservice in a designated Program, where they create written lesson plans and implement classroom activities that: 

Given current literature, reading texts, and computers and software, students will complete a 20-hour preservice experience in designated Partner (LIFE) and present learning activities that:

Attendance Policy:
It is a necessary job skill that teachers develop the habit of consistent attendance.  Call instructor prior to missing class.  Follow-up with peers or professor to obtain information missed.  This course is built on hands on experiences and attendance is necessary for learning and meeting the objectives.  Missing class will jeopardize you grade.  Each tardy or early departure will lower your grade 1%.  Each absence will lower your grade 2%.  Exceptions can only be made at the discretion of the professor. Make-up work is not accepted if prior arrangements were not made with this professor. All make-up work will receive a 10% dock. 
Should adverse weather conditions cause the cancellation of class, an announcement will be made on the radio.  If in doubt call the professor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Students who do well in this course have enthusiasm, attend regularly, score well on tests, complete outside projects and assignments on time, and participate in class.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
CSM seeks to maintain a supportive academic environment for students with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need accommodations to succeed in this course, please contact me to verify that the required documentation is filed with the Academic Affairs Office and that an accommodation plan is in place.  Please remember that the law places the responsibility on you, the student, to notify the College of your disability and to request information.
If you have a certifiable learning or physical disability and require Jennifer Yarns special accommodations, please call and make an appointment with  in the Achievement Center ADA office at 399-2366. Considerable lead-time is required for accommodations, so it is important that your request is received in the Achievement Center ADA office as early in the semester as possible. Please note: your request will be handled confidentially.

Academic Dishonesty Policy
All forms of dishonesty and misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, knowingly furnishing false information to the instructor, and intentional disruption or obstruction of learning or teaching will not be tolerated.  At the professors discretion these acts will result in a failing grade for the course and an Academic Dishonesty form regarding the behavior will be filed with Academic Affairs and Student Affairs offices.  All work should be your own and must represent new work prepared specifically for this class.

Laptop Policy
Laptop use in classrooms creates new and exciting possibilities for teachers and students when used appropriately.  Please use your laptop ethically and for educational purposes and activities permitted by the instructor.  Unacceptable uses include: instant messaging, e-mailing, unassigned Internet browsing, game-playing and completing homework for other classes.  Violations of this request will result in withdrawal of permission to use the laptop in this class and may affect your grade in the course.

Declaration of Open Discourse
In the spirit of intellectual inquiry, College of Saint Mary is committed to the exchange of diverse ideas and viewpoints.   In this environment, honest discourse is valued; demeaning remarks are not tolerated.  Each member of the campus community is encouraged to:

     *      Recognize the basis of her/ his own assumptions and perspectives,

     *      Acknowledge the assumptions and perspectives of others,

   *       Promote understanding and respectful dissent.

Quality of work
Assessment of the quality of your written and oral communication skills will be included in the evaluation of your work.  These two skills are professionally very important for teachers.  All written work is to be typed, double-spaced, and must include correct grammar, form, punctuation and spelling.  All sources must be cited with complete bibliographic references. (See APA guide)  You will use technology skills in this class to explore resources and create lesson plans, class presentations, and a web page.

Requirements:
Quick Writes/ Reflections/Vocabulary note cards/ in-class activities -100 pts
Literature unit.  Unit will include lesson plans for 6 weeks of LIFE practicum. Lesson plans will be based on literature selection.  -100 pts
LIFE Practicum Teaching & Journal and final reflection paper. (Journal due each Monday of Practicum) -150 pts
Reading 6 trade books of different genres completing 1 project from project menu for each title.  (This does not include required trade book)-300pts
One contribution to discussion page for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. -50 pts
3 Exams: -300pts
1)      2 Exams on Vocabulary and methodology
2)    final

Evaluation:
Quick writes/vocab. cards/activities            100 points
Lesson Plans (6)                                             100 points
Practicum Participation/ Journal &                150 points
Reflection paper   
Trade books                                                  300 points
Tests                                                             300 points
Lion Witch & Wardrobe                                 50 points

Grading:

Instructor will make changes in the syllabus when needed to better meet the needs of students.