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Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY   ED 5510 3 credits Mrs. Dorothy Feldman Fall 2011 e-mail: Mailbox: Office Hours: Available upon request Inclement weather: 569-3500


 * COURSE DESCRIPTION: ** This course involves an intensive study of the relationship between reading and writing that includes an examination of recent theories and research on the effects of reading and writing on instructional practice, reference to ways in which technology aids in the instruction of reading and writing, and their application to curricula goals of the literacy program. Ways of organizing and enhancing literacy instruction for special needs students and English learners will be addressed. Field experience is required. //Prerequisite: Final grade of B or better in ED 5431 or its equivalent.//

Graham, S., MacArthur, C.A., & Fitzgerald, J., (Eds). (2007). //Best Practices in Writing Instruction.// New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Routman, R. (2005). //Writing Essentials: Raising Expectations and Results While Simplifying Teaching.// Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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 * COURSE OBJECTIVES AND STUDY OUTCOMES: ** Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled graduate student will be able to:
 * 1) identify the state and national learning standards for writing;
 * 2) understand the writing process;
 * 3) identify the skills necessary for writing;
 * 4) know how writing is acquired and developed;
 * 5) identify various writing genres;
 * 6) understand that writing is multi-sensory;
 * 7) know instructional strategies and methods for promoting writing proficiency;
 * 8) develop and use rubrics to assess student writing;
 * 9) design integrated reading and writing instructional units.

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 * COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING: ** Assignments are designed to facilitate mastery of course objectives. Grading rubrics will be provided to guide your work on assignments.
 * Readings: ** All reading assignments must be read on time. This class will be conducted as an interactive workshop in which your participation in discussions and small group activities is vital to your learning of course content and to the class as a community of learners. You must honor your responsibility to your own learning and to the other members of the class by coming to class prepared and having read all assignments.
 * Professional Disposition: ** Your professionalism, which is an intricate part of working with children, will by measured by the Professional Dispositions Rubric. Punctuality and attendance is included with dependability. **10 points.**
 * Fieldwork: ** Your fieldwork apportionment of ED 5510 will take place at **Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School, 6 Plattekill Turnpike, Newburgh, NY 12550.** As part of this requirement, you will prepare the following: 1) lessons that include reading and writing experiences for the student, 2) a journal log, 3) samples of your student(s)’ work, 4) a summary of your fieldwork experience which includes an assessment and progress of your assigned student(s), 5) a parent letter explaining the work and progress of your student(s), and 6) a reference list of your resources including 10 Internet sites. **//Due Dec. 6.//** **40 points.**
 * Instructional Observation/Reflective Essay: ** Following a formal observation of an elementary or middle school literacy/writing lesson, you will prepare a reflective essay. This essay must include but is not limited to the following: 1) your observations, 2) National Learning Standards or NYS Core Curriculum based goals and objectives, 3) teaching modes, 4) procedures reflecting accommodations for special needs children or English language learners, and 5) your critique of the lesson which may include suggestions for changing or altering the lesson. **Due Oct. 11. 10 points.**
 * Article Critique: ** One recent article related to the writing process, from a peer-reviewed journal, is required. You are required to critique and present this article on the date assigned to you. The article, which you are presenting, must correlate with the topic of discussion. Your written critique and presentation must include references to your class readings and discussions. **Article summary & presentation due __________ (as assigned). 20 points. (10 written summary, 10 presentation)**
 * Children’s Literature Activity: ** During a classroom presentation, introduce a Children’s Literature Book that you will use with your fieldwork student(s) and engage the class in a writing exercise that correlates with this book. **Due: ____ 10 points.**

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 * Best Practices in Writing Instruction: ** You are responsible for introducing and presenting a writing instruction theory. Your topic will correlate with the class discussion of the date you are assigned. A written summary is due on the date of your presentation. **Due: ______. 10 points.**

In an effort to increase the professional quality of student writing, the Division of Education has implemented the following writing policy in all certification courses: “In grading any work submitted by a candidate, if the instructor identifies five or more errors in spelling (including use of apostrophes), grammar, and/or sentence construction, the instructor will discontinue reading that work and will return it to the candidate with a grade of zero. At the discretion of the instructor, the candidate may correct the document and resubmit it once (only). In this case, the candidate may receive no more than the equivalent of 83% on the document, receiving a lower grade if otherwise warranted. This grade will be a final for the document. (This policy does not apply to work written in class such as on a test.)”
 * GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: ** All written work must be in APA format. Points will be deducted for errors. AVOID PLAGARISM. See the MSMC catalog, Student Handbook, and the attached College-Wide Policy on Academic Honesty. **All assignments are due on the assigned date. LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**
 * ATTENDANCE POLICY: ** You MUST be on time and present during each class session. In case of an emergency that requires your absence, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor ASAP. Please refer to the MSMC Graduate Catalog, p. 31.
 * GRADING: ** A 93-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 A- 90-92 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 F 62 and below


 * TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES: ** Methods used to attain student outcomes will include, but are not limited to, the following: readings, lectures, group activities, presentations, class discussions, written and oral reports, videos.

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