RE 5525-375, Summer 2011
Product of Learning
Surry Community College, Yadkinville (Rm. 224)
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Dr. Woodrow Trathen
326A EDH
828 262-6056 (office)
828 406-0514 (cell)
trathenwr@appstate.edu
trathenwr@gmail.com
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Course Description
This is one of the required courses for the Master's Degree in Reading Education at Appalachian State University. Students use computer technology to produce products of learning, which demonstrate content learned in the Reading Master's program and application of that content to classroom teaching.
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Methods of Instruction
Instruction will be small group and individual workshop meetings, designed to assist students in constructing the product of learning. Students will be expected to work individually and complete the construction of the portfolio.
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Texts
Required:
The Web site for the course: http://www.ltl.appstate.edu/reading_resources/RE5525.html
IRA and NCATE Teaching Standards for Reading Educators: http://www.reading.org/General/CurrentResearch/Standards.aspx
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Course Assignments
The development of the product of learning is the primary assignment.
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Grading
Upon complete of the product of learning, students will receive S for satisfactory.
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Scheduled Workshops: Course meets on Fridays from 4:30 to 9:30 PM
and Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Meeting 1 Introduction and Standards Alignment
9:30 AM North Carolina DPI Standards (5) IRA Standards (6)
6:00 PM Template & Workshop – Examples
May 7 Artifacts & Standards Alignment & Workshop
Saturday
Meeting 2 IRA and NCATE Standards Alignment & Product Workshop
4:30 PM Due: Artifacts Selected and Saved in Folder
9:30 PM
May 13
Friday
Meeting 3 Product Workshop and Individual Work
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
May 21
Saturday
Meeting 4 Product Workshop and Individual Work
4:30 PM
9:30 PM
May 27
Friday
Meeting 5 Product Workshop and Individual Work
9:30 AM (Turn in Product)
6:00 PM
June 4
Saturday
On the days we do not meet you are expected to be working on your portfolio on your own.
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See the Web sites below for information about standards and examples from past semesters.
Example portfolios (click on RE 5525 and find link to example telefolios)
http://www.ltl.appstate.edu/reading_resources/index.htm
NCTE & IRA Standards for Reading Professionals
http://www.reading.org/General/CurrentResearch/Standards.aspx
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See information about Appalachian State University policies:
http://www.academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources-forms
Academic Integrity Code
As a community of learners at Appalachian State University, we must create an atmosphere of honesty, fairness, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of each other. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of an Appalachian degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form and will oppose any instance of academic dishonesty. This course will follow the provisions of the Academic Integrity Code, which can be found on the Office of Student Conduct Web Site: www.studentconduct.appstate.edu.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Appalachian State University is committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented qualifying disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Those seeking accommodations based on a substantially limiting disability must contact and register with The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at http://www.ods.appstate.edu/ or 828-262-3056. Once registration is complete, individuals will meet with ODS staff to discuss eligibility and appropriate accommodations.
Interim Religious Observance Policy
http://www.academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources-forms
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