DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION

SYLLABUSSpring 2014

EDSE 4070 - Teaching Diverse PopulationsTuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-12:20pm; MH 115

Check Jim’s yesterday’semailInstructor: Dr. Mei Hoyt; Office: Matthews 218CPhone: 940-565-2986E-mail: mei.hoyt@unt.eduOffice Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm or by appointment Catalog Description: Provides knowledge and skills required for developing and implementing challenging instruction for students who are culturally different, students who receive special education services, and students who are identified as gifted and talented. Instruction, assignments, directed field experience and other class activities may take place on site in a school setting. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and admission to teacher education. Learning Objectives: This course focuses on the three specific populations (1) multicultural groups, (2) special education students in the mainstream, and (3) students identified as gifted and talented. For the purposes of clarity and understanding, course objectives and content are highlighted within three distinct sections. A major outcome of this course is for the student to demonstrate competency in developing a reflective model to effectively teach diverse populations in today’s schools. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following constructs. I. Multicultural Group Objectives: a. The broad issues of racism, sexism, classism, assimilation, and pluralism in American society. b. The effects of poverty and discrimination on children and youth. c. The manner by which institutions perpetuate discrimination and prejudice. d. The process for evaluating educational programs and curricula according to multicultural proficiencies for teachers from the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. e. The learning styles and other key individual differences that affect teaching and learning as well as how to apply the theory of Multiple Intelligences. f. The process for modifying curricula to support a culturally responsive pedagogy. g. The construct of self-esteem and ways of integrating esteem building activities in the curricula. h. The processes and issues related to the assessment of students in the culturally diverse settings. II. Special Education and Inclusion Objectives: a. Identify the categories of disabilities (autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, speech and language disorder, learning disability, traumatic brain injury, etc.).

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b. Identify the effects of physical and sensory impairments on normal development. c. Identify the types and characteristics of learning disabilities and appropriate modifications.

d. Identify the types and characteristics of intellectual disability. e. Identify the types and characteristics of emotional disturbances.

f. Identify professional special education organizations and publications and their functions. g. Cite the history of federal laws and legal requirements for placement of special education students in

mainstream/inclusion classes. h. Identify effective teaching strategies from successful inclusion practice that help teachers meet

individual learning needs of students. III. Gifted and Talented Objectives: a. Describe the major cognitive and personality characteristics of gifted secondary students. b. Describe the primary proficiencies needed by teachers of gifted students. c. Describe and identify examples of the content and process modifications used in developing curriculum

for the gifted. d. Modify a given lesson plan or unit of study in their field(s) to be more appropriate for gifted students. e. Describe modifications in student products and learning environments needed by gifted students.

PPR Standards: Standards Addressed A major outcome of this course is for the student to demonstrate competency in developing a reflective model to effectively teach diverse populations in today’s schools. Many of the Texas PPR Standards are addressed by this course at the knowledge level and some at the skill development level. This course specifically addresses the following standards: Standard I: Domain I: Competency 001-004 Domain III: Competency 007-010: The teacher designs instruction appropriate for all students that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment. Competency 2 (A) (D) (F) (G): The teacher understands student diversity and knows how to plan learning experiences and design assessments that are responsive to differences among students and that promote all students’ learning.

Competency 3 (E) (G): The teacher understands procedures for designing effective and coherent instruction and assessment based on appropriate learning goals and objectives. Competency 4 (K): The teacher understands learning processes and factors that impact student learning and demonstrates this knowledge by planning effective, engaging instruction and appropriate assessments. Standard II: Domain II: Competency 005-006: The teacher creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport that fosters a positive climate for learning, equity and excellence. Competency 5 (A): The teacher knows how to establish a classroom climate that fosters learning, equity and excellence and uses this knowledge to create a physical and emotional environment that is safe and productive.

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Standard IV: Domain IV: Competency 011-013: The teacher fulfills professional roles and responsibilities and adheres to legal and ethical requirements of the profession. Competency 12 (C) (E) (G) (H): The teacher enhances professional knowledge and skills by effectively interacting with other members of the educational community and participating in various types of professional activities. Competency 13 (A) (G): The teacher understands and adheres to legal and ethical requirements for educators and is knowledgeable of the structure of education in Texas.

Required Text: Gollnick, Donna and Philip Chinn. Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society (9th Edition). Columbus,

Ohio: Pearson, 2013.

Course Requirements: The final grade for this class will be determined on the basis of tests, reports, assignments, and a variety of class activities as indicated below. Students are expected to attend all class meeting, complete all course requirements, participate actively in class discussions and activities, and submit all assignments as detailed in the course contract. Assignments: 1. Group Chapter Presentation 10%2. Cultural Autobiography+ autobiographical artifact 5%3. TK20 Assignment 15%4. Personal contract/portfolio artifacts 10%5. Multicultural Teacher Interview 10%6. Multicultural Lesson Plan 10%7. Participation 10%8. Mid-term 10%9. Final Exam 20%10. Diversity Exploration: Develop a meaningful relationship with a group

Evaluation and Grading System: The course will be calculated using the following scale: A – 90-100% B – 80-89% C – 70-79% D – 60-69% F – below 60% Schedule:

Week and Date Topics Assignment DueWeek 1

1/14

Introduction and Course Overview

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1/16

----------------------Bring your autobiographical artifact

Week 2

1/21

1/23

Foundations of Multicultural Education (Chapter 1)

Part I (pp.1-16)

Part II (pp.16-34)Week 3

1/28

1/30

Race and Ethnicity (Chapter 2)

Part I (pp.36-54)

Part II (pp.54-72)Week 4

2/4

2/6

Class and Socioeconomic Status (Chapter 3)

Part I (pp.74-90)

Part II (pp.90-106)Week 5

2/11

2/13

Gender (Chapter 4)

Part I (pp.108-121)

Part II (pp.122-140)Week 6

2/18

2/20

Sexual Orientation (Chapter 5)

Part I (pp.142-155)

Part II (pp.155-170)Week 7

2/25

2/27

Exceptionality (Chapter 6)

Part I (pp.172-194)

Part II (pp.195-203)Week 8

3/4

3/6

Language (Chapter 7)

Part I (pp.206-224)

Part II (pp.225-234)Week 9No Class

Spring Break Week

Week 10

3/18

Religion (Chapter 8)

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3/20Week 11

3/25

3/27

Geography (Chapter 9)

Week 124/1 -4/3

Self/Group Study

Week 13

4/8

4/10

The Youth Culture (Chapter 10)

Week 14

4/15

4/17

Educational Technology

Week 15

4/22

4/24

Lesson Planning (diversity + differentiation)

Week 16

4/29

4/30

Education That is Multicultural (Chapter 11)

Week 175/6

Final Exam

Class Policies: Attendance: Participation in class activities and discussions is critical. You should notify me as soon as possible if you will be absent. If you are tardy or absent it is your responsibility to obtain from a classmate or group member the day’s assignments, handouts, or other class information that you have missed. Failure to attend regularly can significantly affect your final grade. More than 2 absences will affect your participation grade. More than 4 absences may result in an F for the course. Disabilities Accommodation: “The University of North Texas complies with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The University of North Texas provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation, please

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see the instructor and/or contact the Office of Disability Accommodation at 940-565-4323 during the first week of class.” Academic Integrity: Students are encouraged to become familiar with UNT’s policy on academic integrity: http://www.unt.edu/policy/UNT_Policy/volume3/18_1_16.pdf. Academic dishonesty, in the form of plagiarism, cheating. or fabrication, will not be tolerated in this class. Any act of academic dishonesty will be reported, and a penalty determined, which may be probation, suspension, or expulsion from the university. Student Conduct: Expectations for behavior in this class accord with the Code of Student Conduct: “Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc.” See www.unt.edu/csrr. Cell Phones and Laptop: Students should turn off cell phones when they are in class except asked by the instructor to use for course learning purposes. This means vibrate as well as ring modes. Also, there should be no texting during class. Laptops may be used in class for taking notes and for engaging in learning activities for the course. SETE: The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is expected for all organized classes at UNT. This brief online survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class. Collection of Student Work: In order to monitor students' achievement, improve instructional programs, and publish research findings, the Department of Teacher Education and Administration collects anonymous student work samples, student demographic information, test scores, and GPAs to be analyzed by internal and external reviewers. TK20: Some undergraduate and graduate education courses require assignments that must be uploaded and assessed in the UNT TK20 Assessment System. This requires a one-time purchase of TK20, and student subscriptions are effective for seven years from the date of purchase. Please go to the following link for directions on how to purchase TK20: http://www.coe.unt.edu/tk20. Announcements regarding TK20 will also be posted on this website.

Departmental Policy Statements

Disabilities Accommodation: “The University of North Texas complies with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The University of North Texas provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation, please see the instructor and/or contact the Office of Disability Accommodation at 940-565-4323 during the first week of class.”

Observation of Religious Holidays: If you plan to observe a religious holy day that coincides with a class day, please notify your instructor as soon as possible.

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Academic Integrity: Students are encouraged to become familiar with UNT’s policy on academic integrity: http://www.unt.edu/policy/UNT_Policy/volume3/18_1_16.pdf. Academic dishonesty, in the form of plagiarism, cheating. or fabrication, will not be tolerated in this class. Any act of academic dishonesty will be reported, and a penalty determined, which may be probation, suspension, or expulsion from the university.

Acceptable Student Behavior: Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Dean of Students to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.deanofstudents.unt.edu.

Attendance: See the instructor’s attendance policy. UNT supports instructor stated attendance policies.

Eagle Connect: All official correspondence between UNT and students is conducted via Eagle Connect and it is the student's responsibility to read their Eagle Connect Email regularly.

Cell Phones and Laptop: Students should turn off cell phones when they are in class unless the phones are being used for learning activities associated with the course.

SETE: The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is expected for all organized classes at UNT. This brief online survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you a chance to comment on how this class is taught. I am very interested in the feedback I get from students, as I work to continually improve my teaching. I consider the SETE to be an important part of your participation in this class.

Collection of Student Work: In order to monitor students' achievement, improve instructional programs, and publish research findings, the Department of Teacher Education and Administration collects anonymous student work samples, student demographic information, test scores, and GPAs to be analyzed by internal and external reviewers.

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TK20: Some undergraduate and graduate education courses require assignments that must be uploaded and assessed in the UNT TK20 Assessment System. This requires a one-time purchase of TK20, and student subscriptions are effective for seven years from the date of purchase. Please go to the following link for directions on how to purchase TK20: http://www.coe.unt.edu/tk20. Announcements regarding TK20 will also be posted on this website.

Comprehensive Arts Program Policy. The Elementary Education program area supports a comprehensive arts program to assist preservice and inservice teachers to design and implement curricular and instructional activities which infuse all areas of the arts (visual, music, theater, and movement) throughout the elementary and middle school curriculum.

Technology Integration Policy. The Elementary, Secondary, and Curriculum & Instruction program areas support technology integration to assist preservice and inservice teachers to design and implement curricular and instruction activities which infuse technology throughout the K-12 curriculum.

TExES Test Preparation. To meet state requirements for providing 6 hours of test preparation for teacher certification candidates, the UNT TExES Advising Office (TAO) administers the College of Education TExES Practice Exams. Students who want to take a practice exam should contact the TAO (Matthews Hall 103). Students may take up to two exams per session that relate to their teaching track/field at UNT. Students should also plan accordingly, as they are required to stay for the entire testing period. Current students must meet the following criteria in order to sit for the TExES practice exams: Students must (1) be admitted to Teacher Education, (2) have a certification plan on file with the COE Student Advising Office, and (3) be enrolled in coursework for the current semester. For TExES practice exam registration, go to: http://www.coe.unt.edu/texes-advising-office/texes-practice-exam-registration. If you need special testing accommodations, please contact the TAO at 940-369-8601 or e-mail the TAO at coe-tao@unt.edu. The TAO website is www.coe.unt.edu/texes. Additional test preparation materials (i.e. Study Guides for the TExES) are available at www.texes.ets.org.

“Ready to Test” Criteria for Teacher Certification Candidates . Teacher certification candidates should take the TExES exams relating to their respective certification tracks/teaching fields during their early-field-experience semester (i.e. the long semester or summer session immediately prior to student teaching).

Six Student Success Messages. The Department of Teacher Education & Administration supports the six student success messages on how to succeed at UNT: (1) Show up; (2) Find support; (3) Take control; (4) Be prepared; (5) Get involved; and (6) Be persistent. Students are encouraged to access the following website:

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https://success.unt.edu. The site contains multiple student resource links and short videos with student messages.

This course syllabus is intended to be a guide and may be amended at any time by the instructor.

Assignment PolicyDue dates for each assignment are posted in the instructions connected to each assignment. Assignments should be submitted in Word format and submitted by using the “Submit” button at the end of each assignment. No dual submission of a paper or project, or re-submission of a paper or a project to a different class will be allowed.

Late Work Late work will be accepted up to one week after the due date, but a penalty of points deducted will be assessed up to ½ of the value of the assignment. Please contact the instructor when late submissions are anticipated.

IncompletesIf a student wishes to request a grade of “incomplete,” the student must:

Submit the request in writing as soon as possible during the semester. Submit the request to the instructor at the instructor’s address above. Discuss the request with the instructor immediately by phone or email Follow UNT Incomplete Grade policies.

No requests will be considered later than one week prior to the final exam, unless a serious interruptive event occurs within that time period. It is within the instructor’s sole discretion to grant such a request. Please see the “grading system” section of the current UNT undergraduate or graduate catalog for details. Students who receive an “incomplete” must complete the course not later than one calendar year thereafter to avoid automatically receiving a failing grade.

Copyright NoticeSome or all of the materials on this course Web site may be protected by copyright. Federal copyright law prohibits the reproduction, distribution, public performance, or public display of copyrighted materials without the express and written permission of the copyright owner, unless fair use or another exemption under copyright law applies. Additional copyright information may be located at: http://copyright.unt.edu/content/unt-copyright-policies.

Attendance Policy Students who attend classes regularly typically experience greater success than those students who do not

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attend regularly. Students must be present and fully engaged in each mandatory exercise to receive credit. Information about the University of Texas’ Attendance Policy may be found at: http://policy.unt.edu/policy/15-2-5

Administrative Withdrawal Students may add this course or withdraw in accordance with the University’s policy currently in effect.

Syllabus Change PolicyChanges to the syllabus may be necessary at times. Communication of any changes will be made via the Announcement tab and Email in Blackboard.

Policy on Server Unavailability or Other Technical Difficulties The University is committed to providing a reliable online course system to all users. However, in the event of any unexpected server outage or any unusual technical difficulty which prevents students from completing a time sensitive assessment activity, the instructor will extend the time windows and provide an appropriate accommodation based on the situation. Students should immediately report any problems to the instructor and also contact the UNT Student Help Desk: vista@unt.edu or 940.565.2324. The instructor and the UNT Student Help Desk will work with the student to resolve any issues at the earliest possible time.

UNT POLICIES

Student Conduct and Discipline Please refer to the UNT Faculty Handbook or your department regarding the Student Code of Conduct Policy.

Academic Honesty PolicyAcademic dishonesty is defined in the UNT Policy on Student Standards for Academic Integrity. Any suspected case of Academic Dishonesty will be handled in accordance with University policy and procedures. Possible academic penalties range from a verbal or written admonition to a grade of “F” in the course. Further sanctions may apply to incidents involving major violations. You will find the policy and procedures at http://vpaa.unt.edu/academic-integrity.htm

ADA PolicyIf you have a condition that requires accommodation in this course, please notify the instructor during the first week of class. Any necessary or appropriate accommodations will be made provided that timely notice is received, and that the arrangement is consistent with recommendations from Disability Services, when applicable. Students who require this type of assistance should contact the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) at (940) 565-4323 or at TTY (940) 369-8652 to make appropriate arrangements. Information on the services provided by the ODA as well as application procedures is available at http://www.unt.edu/oda/index.html

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Information on UNT’s policies related to disability accommodations is available at http://policy.unt.edu/policy/18-1-14 Please note that disability accommodations are not retroactive. Accommodations will be made only after a disability is officially verified.

Student Behavior in the ClassroomStudent behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The Code of Student Conduct can be found at www.unt.edu/csrrUniversity of North Texas Compliance To comply with immigration regulations, an F-1 visa holder within the United States may need to engage in an on-campus experiential component for this course. This component (which must be approved in advance by the instructor) can include activities such as taking an on-campus exam, participating in an on-campus lecture or lab activity, or other on-campus experience integral to the completion of this course. If such an on-campus activity is required, it is the student’s responsibility to do the following:

(1) Submit a written request to the instructor for an on-campus experiential component within one week of the start of the course.

(2) Ensure that the activity on campus takes place and the instructor documents it in writing with a notice sent to the International Student and Scholar Services Office. ISSS has a form available that you may use for this purpose.

Because the decision may have serious immigration consequences, if an F-1 student is unsure about his or her need to participate in an on-campus experiential component for this course, s/he should contact the UNT International Student and Scholar Services Office (telephone 940-565-2195 or email internationaladvising@unt.edu) to get clarification before the one-week deadline.

RESOURCES:

APA Style Guide (6th edition): http://www.apastyle.org/

Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA): http://www.tasanet.org/

Texas Education Agency (TEA): http://www.tea.state.tx.us/

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University of North Texas Library (peer-reviewed journal articles): http://www.library.unt.edu/

District and School Report Cards: Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Report http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2011/districtlist.srch.html

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