ࡱ> ac`` ;'jbjb 'Hdd!2222222X&X&X&8&&\>@2''(<'<'<'<'<'<'???????,pARC?2<'<'<'<'<'?(22<'<'?(((<'X2<'2<'?(FT62222<'?((<D22A?' X&'=&A?t@0>@>"rD(rDLA?(2 California State University Northridge Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education 697: Directed Comprehensive Studies Wednesdays, 4:00-6:50 Spring, 2007 Dr.Nancy ORode Email: nancyo@csun.edu Office: Education 2232 Phone: 818-677-7402 Office hours: Tues. 2-4pm and Wed. 3-4 and by appointment Dr. Susan Belgrad Email: susan.belgrad@csun.edu Office: Education 2102 Phone: 818-677-4901 Office hours: Weds. 1-4pm and Thurs. 1-4 and by appointment A. Course Description. The course prepares graduate students for the comprehensive examination and focuses on study and research skills, including the intellectual task of synthesizing and using information for general and specific questions. B. Place of Course in the Curriculum. A requirement for the Master of Arts in Education for those graduate students who do not select the thesis or graduate project. C. Objectives. Students will 1. Organize time and resources for a plan of professional study. Conduct a literature review locating both research and professional literature. To include sources provided in books, journals and abstracts, ERIC documents, government materials, dissertations and theses, as well as curricular materials. Synthesize, organize and use information gained from course work. Respond in an articulate and professional manner to general and specific professional questions provided by the Elementary Faculty. Questions will relate to general core knowledge as well as specific knowledge, skills and dispositions acquired during graduate study in Language and Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, and Multicultural/Multilingual Education. Document and evaluate supporting evidence found in the professional literature Display both written and oral command of individuals identified areas of study. Demonstrate an ability to be both articulate and aware of the bases for varying points of view within the profession. 8 Communicate clearly as a professional in writing and speaking. Content Guidelines for the administration of the Comprehensive Examination Guidelines/rubric for responding to examination questions. Time, resources and organization of an individual plan of study. Information search using a variety of print and electronic resources. Review of academic writing styles (APA) for writing responses to essay questions. Methods and Procedures Lectures and discussions Small group work Individual conferences Practicum in academic conversation Evaluation. Success on Written Qualifying Exam of the Comprehensive Examination in accordance with the following criteria: a. Conceptual command of the area in question Ability to document in support of a point. Ability to organize ideas and use conventions of writing. Awareness of bases for varying points of view. Passing score on the Academic Conversation or oral component of the Comprehensive Examination. This course is an intensive, practical graduate course for professional development. All students entering the course are assumed to have the ability to earn a passing grade; however, this does not mean that all students will automatically succeed. Guidelines for Achieving Passing With Honors Exceptional Work Collegial collaboration in class discussions and group tasks. Strong understanding of the knowledge base/research findings is reflected in class participation and individual writing Written responses provide evidence of scholarly work and advancement of professional knowledge Academic conversation provides strong evidence that the candidate is highly articulate and knowledgeable in response to questions.Guidelines for Passing Basic Graduate PerformanceDemonstrates a willingness to serve as a collegial member of class in discussions and group tasks. Demonstrates understanding of the knowledge base/research findings within class discussions as well as in individual writing Most written responses provide evidence of scholarly work and advancement of professional knowledge Academic conversation provides adequate evidence that the candidate is articulate and knowledgeable in response to questions.Unsuccessful PerformanceCandidate demonstrates inability or unwillingness to participate a collegial member of class discussions and group tasks. Assignments are delayed and/or meet minimal requirements. Evidence of scholarly work and advancement of professional knowledge is missing from written work Candidate is inarticulate or unable to demonstrate professional knowledge related to the questions and written responses.  Recommended Texts American Psychological Association, (2003). APA Publication Manual Online Web-based Resources California State Dept. of Education frameworks English-Language Arts Framework History-Social Science Framework Mathematics Framework Reading Framework Science Framework Resources Online Web-based Resources CSUN Writing Center: 677-2033: Individual and group tutorial. In person or by fax and phone and email. Areas of study range from grammar and other aspects of mechanics through sentence and paragraph structure to techniques for organizing essays, exams and papers. Operates Monday through Friday on an appointment basis. See web page for instructions on scheduling: Go to CSUN web page, choose students, choose student services, choose writing center. Course Schedule Week 1 February 1st Welcome and introductions. Scope and purpose of course. Policies and Processes for Comprehensive Examination Discussion of Research Questions: Loving the Question Understanding how research informs practice Becoming articulate about how theory impacts your professional practice Distribute and Discuss General Questions: Discuss and interpret, quick-write, generate questions For next class: Choose General Question (Question 1) and begin to draft responses to Question. Organize papers and literature reviews from graduate courses and the bibliographies. Bring bibliographies and one example of your academic writing to class next week. Week 2 February 8th Discuss Questions from Language and Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, and Multicultural/Multilingual options (Questions 2 and 3). Academic Writing Bibliographies For next class: Bring two copies of the draft of your response to Question 1 to class next week. We will be doing a peer-collaboration on your writing. Week 3- February 15th Peer collaboration on writing: Responses to General Question (Question 1). For next class: Continue to refine drafts of Question 1 paper. By 8 am on February 22nd, email copies of your Question 1 response to Dr. Belgrad and Dr. ORode. Email your paper to Turnitin.com. by 8 am on February 22nd. Bring 4 copies of your paper to class on February 22nd. Week 4- February 22nd Practicum on Academic Conversation for Question 1 Discussion of Questions 2 and 3 For next class: Choose Question 2 and begin to draft responses to Question 2. Week 5- March 1 No Class Meeting Continue to refine drafts of Question 2 paper. Week 6- March 8th No Class Meeting For next class: Complete responses to Question 2. By 8 am on March 15th, email copies of your Question 2 response to Drs. Belgrad and ORode. Email your paper to Turnitin.com by 8 am on March 15th. Bring 4 copies of your paper to class on March 15th. Week 7- March 15th Academic Conversation Practicum for Question 2 For next class: Choose Question 3 and begin to draft responses to Question 3. Week 8- March 22nd Individual preparation and consultation Week 9 March 29th Individual preparation and consultation Week 10- April 12th No Class Meeting: Dr. Belgrad and Dr. ORode will be presenting papers at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting in Chicago this week. Due: Responses to Question 3 are due at noon on Sunday, April 15th. Email copies of your responses to Drs. Belgrad and ORode and Turnitin.com by noon on Sunday, April 15th. Bring 4 copies of your paper to class on April 19th. Week 11- April 19th Academic Conversation Practicum for Question 3. Discussion of Academic Conversation. Date, Time, and Room Number Assigned for Academic Conversation as well as Faculty Members, if possible For Academic Conversation: Reread papers and practice discussing the important ideas in the papers. Week 12- April 26th Academic Conversation Scheduled N.B. No class meeting scheduled for May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th. 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