UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
EDTE 440 INTEGRATING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYLLABUS
(subject to revision)
SPRING SESSION 2007
FEBRUARY 2 - MAY 11, 2007
Wednesday
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor
Mr. Robert Gray
Email : bgray@umes.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.
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Maryland Center for Career and Technology Education Studies
EDTE 440 INTEGRATING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION This performance-based course is designed to meet the requirements of Section C - (Subsection) e - (an integrated course related to teaching the mathematics and science basis of the trade) of the Trades and Industries regulations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 credits. INTRODUCTION Integrating Mathematics and Science in Occupational and Technology Education is part of a professional development sequence of courses required for certification in trades and industries teachers in Maryland. Consistent with the new vision for teacher education, this course will be based on validated learner outcomes and will include non-traditional methods of evaluation such as portfolio assessment. Therefore, all activities will be linked to attainment of specific outcomes and performance standards as demonstrated by each student. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is the role and what are the responsibilities of career and technology education teachers regarding the overall academic achievement of students? What do we teach, how do we teach, and how do we know when students have achieved?
COURSE OBJECTIVES This course will prepare teachers and prospective teachers to demonstrate the following instructional competencies related to the integration of mathematics and science in occupational and technology education including: Describing the role and responsibilities of career and technology teachers regarding instruction in mathematics and science. Identifying mathematics skills and science concepts related to the trade. Developing knowledge and skills related to the mathematics and science content pertaining to the trade. Planning instruction that integrates the study of the mathematics skills and science concepts related to the trade. Developing lesson plans that integrate the study of the mathematics skills and science concepts related to the trade. Developing instructional aids that integrate the study of the mathematics skills and science concepts related to the trade. Delivering instruction that integrates the study of the mathematics skills and science concepts related to the trade. Assessing student performance including the demonstration of knowledge and skills in the areas of mathematics and science. Utilizing available support services to improve instruction in mathematics and science. Working collaboratively to implement blended instruction throughout the career and technology education program
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COURSE SCHEDULE
SESSION DATE ! ! ! ! ! TOPICS Course Overview Review of Syllabus CTE Basics/Certification Reinventing High School for the 21st Century What do we teach? ! ASSIGNMENTS Assignment: “Integrating Occupational and Academic Skills Across the Curriculum” Identify 4 key mathematics processes and 4 key science concepts used in your CTE program. Complete: Review – Ratios & Proportions Pages 231-232 of Practical Math text. Assignment: “Integrating Occupational and Academic Skills Across the Curriculum” Identify 4 key mathematics processes and 4 key science concepts used in your CTE program. Read “National Assessment of Vocational Education Report” Excerpts” – 1 Paragraph Summary Begin Lesson Plan Development Complete: Review – Graphs Pages 289-290 of Practical Math text.
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Lesson Planning for Blended Instruction
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Review Agenda/Questions/Concerns Sample HSA Problem Review - Integrating Academic and Occupational Education Identifying Math & Science Content Sample Lesson Plan – Ratio & Proportion Review Agenda/Questions/Concerns Sample HSA Problem Review - National Assessment of Vocational Education Report” Excerpts Strategies for Assisting Students in Improving their Mathematics/Science Knowledge 5E Lesson Components Lesson Plan Assessment Checklist Sample Lesson Plan – Surface Tension Lesson Planning for Blended Instruction
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Development of Lesson Plan 1. Develop Instructional Aid for Lesson Plan 1 Read: Constructionism and the Five E’s Complete: Review – Fractions: Adding and Subtracting, Pages 71-74 of Practical Math text.
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Development of Lesson Plan 1 Develop Instructional Aid for Lesson Plan 1 Read: Constructionism and the Five E’s Development of Lesson Plan 2 Read: Implications of Constructionism Complete: Review – Fractions: Multiplying & Dividing Pages 103-104 of Practical Math text.
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Review Agenda/Questions/Concerns Sample HSA Problem Review - Constructionism and the Five E’s Presentation of Lesson Plan #1 Review: Strategies for Assisting Students in Improving their Mathematics/Science Knowledge 5E Lesson Components Lesson Plan Assessment Checklist Sample Lesson Plan – Boyle’s Law Boyle’s Law PPt Presentation Review Implications of Constructionism Prepare to Integrate Academic and Occupational Education, PPt Presentation Review Improving Basic Math Skills, PPt What are the Basic Math Skills? PPt Review Sample Lesson Plan - Buoyancy Mid Term Examination Lesson Planning for Blended Instruction
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Develop Lesson Plan # 2 Complete: Review – Decimals Pages 123-126 of Practical Math text.
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Develop Lesson Plan # 2 Complete: Review – Decimals Pages 123-126 of Practical Math text.
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Review Mid Term Examination Presentation of Lesson Plan #2 Sample HSA Problem History of Mathematics, PPt Presentation What is Math, Science, & Technology, PPt Presentation Sample HSA Problem Algebra Basics, PPt Presentation Strategies for Assisting Students in Improving Their Science Knowledge and Skills, PPt Presentation Learning for the Future, PPt Presentation Lesson Planning for Blended Instruction Physics Quiz What is Backward Design? Evaluating the Effectiveness of Instruction Presentation of Lesson Plan #3 A Brief History of Science Newsbreak Presentation of Lesson Plan #4 Beakman’s Motor – An Engagement/Exploration Activity Exploring the History of Technology – Quotes 9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning Strategies for Assessing Science Knowledge and Skills, PPt Presentation Catch Up – Make Up
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Develop Lesson Plan # 3 Complete: Review – Percentages Pages 151-154 of Practical Math text.
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Develop Lesson Plan # 3 Complete: Review – Measurements Pages 179-180 of Practical Math text.
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Develop Lesson Plan # 3 Develop Lesson Plan # 4 Prepare for Final Exam Prepare Portfolio Complete: Review – Powers & Roots Pages 205-206 of Practical Math text. Develop Lesson Plan # 4 Prepare for Final Exam Prepare Portfolio Complete: Review – Powers & Roots Pages 205-206 of Practical Math text.
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Prepare for Final Exam Prepare Portfolio Complete: Review – Plane Figures Pages 249-252 of Practical Math text.
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Presentation of Course Portfolio Course Evaluation Final Examination
EVALUATION AND GRADING A point systems will be used to determine final grades for the course. Each student can receive a total of 1000 points distributed as follows: Lesson Plan/Lesson Presentations (4 @ 100 points) Assignments/Class Participation Mid-term Exam Final Exam Total Grading 900 - 1000 800 - 899 700 - 799 600 - 699 Below 600 = = = = = A B C D F 400 points 400 points 100 points 100 points 1000 points
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CLASS SCHEDULE The following is a general schedule for each class session: General Review and Discussion Lecture - New Material (Exam) Break Lecture/Discussion/Activities Break Lecture/Discussion/Activities Break Closure 15 minutes 45 minutes 10 minutes 50 minutes 10 minutes 50 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 4:00 4:15 5:00 5:10 6:00 6:10 7:00 7:10 -4:15 p.m. - 5:00 - 5:10 - 6:00 - 6:10 - 7:00 - 7:10 - 7:30
ATTENDANCE Attendance will be taken during each class period. More than one unexcused absence will affect your grade. Attendance is required. GENERAL STATEMENT ON ASSESSMENT Any written assignments in this course must use complete sentences and in all cases utilize proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proper use of the English language will be considered as a factor in the instructor=s evaluation of all assignments and examinations in this course. TEXT Practical Math, American Technical Publishers, Inc., Homewood, Illinois, 1994. ISBN 0-8269-2244-9 Cost: $27. (To order: Telephone 1-800-323-3471 Fax 1-708-957-1137) http://www.americantech.org REFERENCES The National Center for Research in Vocational Education, Performance Based Module/Instructional Evaluation Set D, Columbus, Ohio; 1986. Published and distributed by the American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials (AAVIM) Winterville, GA. Coleman, Gordon J. and David Dewar, The Addison-Wesley Science Handbook, Addison-Wesley Publishers Limited, 1997. ISBN 0-201-76652-3.
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