Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix
Number
CRN:
Course Catalog
Description:
EPI 0002
Course Title:
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
20018
Credit:
Term:
Spring 2015
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This course teaches the participant to become proficient in the application of a variety of
instructional strategies based on learning styles, cooperative and collaborative learning,
accommodations for exceptional students, and the infusion of technology into lesson plans.
Dr. Gail Tyson
Instructor:
Office Location:
Contact Information:
[email protected]
Email Contact:
Contact
instructor
virtually
Office Hours:
[email protected]
Phone Contact:
(352) 406-2318
All students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Statement of status of eligibility and clear background screening per state requirements.
Classroom Instruction That Works Marzano, Pickering, Pollock
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ISBN: 1-4166-0152-X
How to Teach so Students Remember Sprenger
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ISBN: 0-87120-504-1
This section of EPI 0002 is a fully online course accessible through the Blackboard system.
Students are required to have access to the Internet in order to complete, submit assignments
and to participate in the course fully. You will find a detailed schedule of assignments, in
modules, in the Blackboard platform. Start the course using the Blackboard link on the LSSC
website.
Technology and
Online Computer
Access Requirements:
Follow all directions for configuring your computer with browsers and plug-ins. Online
classes will be held via Blackboard for technical support contact: [email protected]
You need:
•
Internet, Microsoft Suite, BlackBoard, printer, flash drive
•
Access to a computer with a high-speed connection and video & sound capabilities
Important: If your home/personal computer is not able to perform the tasks for the course
(such as viewing videos), you should consider using the computers on the LSSC campus.
There are no exceptions on assignments for lack of appropriate computer access.
Firefox is the preferred browser when using Blackboard. Should you have problems with any
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Blackboard functions, please try using Firefox http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
If you still need assistance, please contact [email protected].
Course Objectives:
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this
Course:
EPI 0002 will meet the following objectives :
Provide students with:
 knowledge of how to create instruction aligned to state-adopted standards at the
appropriate level of rigor
 knowledge of ways to sequence lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and
required prior knowledge
 an understanding of how to design instruction for students to achieve mastery
 an understanding of how to select appropriate formative assessments to monitor
learning
 an understanding of how to use a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration
with colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and continuously
improve the effectiveness of the lessons
 an understanding of how to integrate current information and communication
technologies for instruction
 ideas of ways to adapt the learning environment and instruction to accommodate the
differing needs and diversity of students
 an understanding of ways to utilize current and emerging assistive technologies to
enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve
their educational goals
 an understanding of how to apply varied instructional strategies and resources,
including appropriate technology, to provide comprehensible instruction, and to
teach for student understanding
 an understanding of how to use differentiated instruction based on an assessment of
student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students to meet
their learning needs
 the ability to design and align formative and summative assessments that match
learning objectives and lead to mastery
 the ability to design purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of
instruction based on students’ needs
 an understanding of appropriate ways to collaborate with the home, school and larger
communities to foster communication and to support student learning and continuous
improvement
 the opportunity to meet deadlines and engage in targeted professional growth
opportunities and reflective practices, both independently and in collaboration with
colleagues in a professional and ethical manner
Students will:
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align instruction with state-adopted standards at the appropriate level of rigor
demonstrate the ability to sequence lessons and concepts to ensure coherence and
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Academic Integrity:
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
Privacy Policy
(FERPA):
required prior knowledge
 gain an understanding of how to design instruction for students to achieve mastery
 develop the ability to select appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning
 demonstrate an understanding of how to use a variety of data, independently, and in
collaboration with colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and
continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons
 gain an understanding of how to integrate current information and communication
technologies for instruction
 demonstrate the ability to adapt the learning environment and instruction to
accommodate the differing needs and diversity of students
 plan ways to utilize current and emerging assistive technologies to enable students to
participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational
goals
 develop an understanding of how to apply varied instructional strategies and
resources, including appropriate technology, to provide comprehensible instruction,
and to teach for student understanding
 gain an understanding of how to use differentiated instruction based on an assessment
of student learning needs and recognition of individual differences in students to meet
their learning needs
 designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match learning
objectives and lead to mastery
 designs purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of instruction
based on students’ needs
 demonstrate the ability to collaborates with the home, school and larger communities
to foster communication and to support student learning and continuous improvement
 meet deadlines and engage in targeted professional growth opportunities and
reflective practices, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis
of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing
assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be
independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the
responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible
use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to
discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An
appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3589 and specific information about the OSD
and potential services can be found at www.lssc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for
your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
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As members of a learning community students are expected to be present, to actively
participate and to submit all assignments in a timely manner and to meet all class deadlines.
Online participation is mandatory and students are expected to complete all assignments in
each module. Any class assignments missed can jeopardize a student’s success and final grade.
There are no automatically excused assignments. If an emergency arise please contact the
instructor immediately so arrangements can be made.
Attendance /
Withdrawal Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Late assignments will be accepted for 2 days with points being deducted on a daily basis.
After the 2nd day no points will be given for that assignment. Students cannot receive
credit for this course if the Experience in the Field Assignment is not completed and
turned in on time.
If you wish to withdraw from this course, it is your responsibility to go to the Admissions
Office and withdraw officially from the course. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a
grade of “F” for the course.
The date to withdraw from this course is before January 27, 2015.
DESCRIPTION/TITLE POINT VALUE
Module 1 Assignments
Complete assigned readings
Begin FEAP Log
Set up Field Experience Observations
KWL-What are Instructional Strategies - 10
Assessment #1 - 15
Part 1 - Unit Lesson Plan - 10
Part 2 - Unit Lesson Plan - 10
Reflective Article #1- 10
Origami Lesson Proposal - 15
Discuss Origami Proposal - 10
TOTAL Module 1 = 80
Methods of
Evaluation:
Module 2 Assignments
Complete assigned readings
Work on Field Experience Observation
Textbook Questions -15
Know Yourself - 10
Reflective Article #2 - 10
Part 3 – Unit Lesson Plan - 15
Daily Lesson Plan #1 – 15
Part 4 - Unit Lesson Plan - 15
TOTAL Module 2 = 80
Module 3 Assignments
Complete assigned readings
Work on Field Experience Observation
Websites of Interest - 15
Daily Lesson Plan #2 -15
Part 5 - Unit Lesson Plan - 20
Assessment #2 – 30
TOTAL Module 3 = 80
Module 4 Assignments
Complete assigned readings
*Experience in the Field - 75 *Must complete for course credit
Unit Lesson Plan – 25
Higher-Order Questions PPT - 25
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Assessment #3 – 75
IS Student Matrix – 35
Portfolio – 25
TOTAL Module 4 = 260
TOTAL COURSE 500 points
Many assignments have scoring rubrics; please review them for completion prior to submitting assignments.
As a professional you should read and follow all directions and meet required deadlines. Once assignments
have been submitted they are considered complete, you will not have the opportunity to redo the same
assignment for a higher grade due to the complexity and pace of this course.
If an individual problem occurs it is your responsibility to contact the instructor of this course as soon as
possible.
Grading Scale:
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
A = 451-500 points
B = 401-450 points
C = 351-400 points
D = 301-350 points
F = 0 – 300 points
EPI0002
Instructional Strategies
Additional Information
Date Due
All Assignments
Late Assignments Due
1/15/15 5:30 pm
Module 1
1/17/15 5:30 pm
1/22/15 5:30 pm
Module 2
1/24/15 5:30 pm
1/29/15 5:30 pm
Module 3
1/31/15 5:30 pm
2/5/15 5:30 pm
Module 4
2/7/15 5:30 pm
*2/8/15 5:30 pm
*IS Matrix
*2/10/15 5:30 pm
No credit will be issued if the Field Experience Assignment is not completed!
PLEASE NOTE: Assignments submitted after 5:30 pm on the day they are due are
considered to be a day late!
NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 2/7/15 5:30 pm except *IS Matrix
accepted until 2/10/15 5:30 pm
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. It is the student’s
responsibility to be aware of the LSSC’s policy concerning cheating and plagiarism.
Violations of this policy will result in a failing grade. All coursework is expected to be
completed and turned in by due dates.
Unless previously approved by instructor, no assignments will be accepted more than 2 days
after their due date, (3 points will be automatically deducted for each extra day up to 2 days,
after that time a zero will be issued). Absolutely no assignments will be accepted after
2/7/15 at 5:30 pm except for IS Matrix which accepted until 2/10/15 at 5:30 pm.
Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College
Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule
2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in
course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.
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