Assignments

=THIS IS A LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS EXPECTED FOR THIS SEMESTER AND THE POINT= =VALUE FOR EACH.=

//Complete projects in a satisfactory and timely manner//
 * __ Assignments __ : **

1. **__Examinations:__** (15 points each for a total of 30 Points) There will be one mid-term and one final

2. **__Attendance and Participation:__** (10 points) This class will include lecture, discussion, and in-class group work. All students are expected to participate in all phases of classroom work. **//__Any absences OR Lateness to Class__//** will affect the classroom participation portion of the grade.

3. **__Book Review Presentation:__** (10 points) There are many books written regarding classroom management, some are considered classics, some are new, and some are controversial. The textbook’s authors do not embrace a single philosophy, they draw from many different authors, and points of view, just as you should in the classroom.

To help you sample some of the writings on classroom management, each student is asked to read a book on classroom management, and prepare a presentation to share the material with your classmates.

You may choose any book that deals with the idea of classroom management. I prefer that each student read a different book to insure a wide range of sharing among the class. Paper is due at the time of the presentation (3-4 pages).

4. **__group work:__** (20 points in all) (group Case Studies with a response in writing) There will be seven case studies for you to read and be prepared to discuss in class. As an assignment you will be expected to not only read all case studies, but analyze and review 3 out of 7. The three case studies you choose to respond to in writing must contain your analysis and review of the ideas and theories contained within the study. Be sure to include salient points from the article to support your analysis.

5. **__Chapter Review and Presentation:__** (20 points) You will be expected to sign up for and present two chapters. One Chapter will be presented individually and one chapter will be presented as a group with two students. The presentation must be a minimum of 30 minutes but no longer than one hour. Your presentation is may include lecture, but it should NOT be your entire means of presentation of the material contained within your assigned chapter. You are expected to provide the entire class with chapter notes/outline. A paper reviewing (not outlining) the chapter is due at the time of presentation.

6. **__Field Experience Log:__** You will be required to complete a 10 field experience log. You will need to log 10 hours in an actual classroom in which you observe an experienced teacher at work. You will be expected to document your experience and the classroom management issues, both positive and negative, which you observe. The log will be submitted on the last day of the semester.

7. A**__nnotated bibliography__** – You will be required to review 5 articles regarding classroom management and share them with the class. (10 points)