Northeastern State University
College of Liberal Arts
Fall 2008 syllabus for
COMM 5133 Strategies for Teaching Speech
COMM 4503 Speech Methods
MC 4503 Teach Mass Communication Techniques
in Secondary Education
(last updated 08.20.08)
Instructor: Amy Aldridge Sanford,
PhD
Office:
351 SH
(Tahlequah
Campus)
Ext.: 3608
E-mail: aldridga@nsuok.edu (This is the best way
to contact me) Office
Hours: See
Contact Info on webpage.
Facebook:
Amy
Aldridge Sanford
Class
Meetings: 12:30-1:45, TTh, SH 204
Your
professorÕs philosophy of education: I am a facilitator of learning. The
participants in any given classroom enter with different paradigms and
truths. I aid in the exploration of those truths. I do NOT believe
that the instructor is THE holder of Truth; therefore we must all participate
to co-construct knowledge and create synergy. When a student starts to
feel uncomfortable in his/her existing paradigm that means s/he is growing as a
scholar. My desire is that all of my students feel the joy of
discomfort from time to time.
Grading
Philosophy: I
prefer intrinsic motivations, and therefore, am not a fan of letter
grades. I believe this extrinsic reward is too often the only motivation
for students to complete assignments. A college education should be
viewed as a privilege and an opportunity to become learned and scholarly.
However, until there is a better system, grades will be assigned in this class.
Work that meets the minimum requirements of an assignment, is completed on time
and displays average involvement with the course content is deserving of a
ÒC.Ó Higher grades are awarded to work that goes above and beyond the
minimum standards to produce papers and presentations that reflect superior
intellectual effort, excellence in critical analysis and overall creativity in
the approach towards any given assignment. In other words, grades are
earned in this class. An ÒAÓ is attainable but will require more than
minimal effort.
Catalog
Description for COMM 5133: Recent trends in teaching speech
communication. Includes a description of the units that may be included
in a speech communication course and various methods that may be employed in
presenting these units.
Catalog
Description for COMM 4503: Problems and methods of teaching speech in
secondary schools. Examines curriculum development, lesson planning, and
instructional strategies with special emphasis on the building and directing of
a speech extra-curricular activity program.
Catalog
Description for MC 4503: Familiarizes students with various techniques
(including new and contemporary approaches) used to teach mass communication
skills in secondary schools. Prerequisite: 6 hours of mass
communication or permission of instructor.
ATTENTION
PRE II CANDIDATES: You must be observed by a member of the speech faculty
(preferably twice) during your Pre II internship. Please see me about
arranging this.
Documents
of Interest: Language Arts
PASS Objectives and Oklahoma Competencies
First
Day of Class: What Can/Should We Do? Can be found at http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/firstday.htm
The
Most Important Day: Starting Well can be found at http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/dayone.htm
101
Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class can be found online
at http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/101thing.htm
Learning
Outcomes:
Consider
options for curriculum development and requirements in communication studies
and/or mass communications;
Develop
goals and objectives appropriate for secondary education students;
Explore
options for classroom presentations, discussions, activities and assignments;
Examine
assessment and evaluation techniques; and
Explore
options for professional development.
The
learning outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional
strategies. Those strategies include, but are not limited to, the
following: discussion, demonstration, inquiry and group activities.
Required
Text for speech credit:
Marrs,
Carol. (1992). The Complete Book of Speech Communication:
A workbook of ideas and activities for students of
speech and theatre. Colorado Springs: Meriwether Publishing
Ltd. ISBN: 0-916260-87-9.
**IÕm
still looking for a good text for people taking this for mass communication
credit. If you find one, please let me know.
Supplies:
1. Portfolio—three-ring
binder, tabbed dividers, and plastic sleeves;
2. Crayons, markers, and/or
colored pencils
Attendance:
An
attendance sheet will be passed out at the beginning of every class
period. NOTE: You are absolutely, positively 100% responsible for
signing the attendance sheet each class period. If you are late, you must
get the sheet and sign it after classÉ ÒI forget to sign itÓ or ÒIÕm sure I was
thereÓ will not be sufficient to document your attendance at the end of the
semester.
The
emphasis on performance and participation in this class requires close attention
by students and the instructor to attendance. You are allowed three hours
of unexcused absences (i.e., three unexcused absences for a MWF class, two
unexcused absences for a T Th class, or one three hour session in the summer or
with an evening class). For every hour of unexcused absence over the
limit, 2%
will be deducted from your final grade. Absences will be excused only
under the following circumstances:
Absence
while under a doctorÕs care (written documentation required).
Absence
due to participation in an authorized college activity (advance notification
and written documentation required).
Absence
due to attendance at legal proceedings requiring your presence (advance
notification and written documentation required).
Absence
due to the death or serious illness of an immediate family member (written
documentation required).
I
consider an excused absence one in which the absence is beyond your control.
(For example, the time of a check up or a dental appointment can be
controlled). I will not excuse an absence in which you have to take
somebody else to the doctor, hospital, dentist, court, etc. That is why I
give you the three unexcused absences. Use them wisely. I think
good attendance is very important. Documentation is due by the last day
of classes before finals week. An excused notes will only excuse
one day of absence unless a memo is attached explaining why multiple dates
should be excused.
Outline
of Course: I
will model the type of behavior and instruction that I expect you to exhibit as
teachers. I will often share with you lesson plans that I have used in my
own secondary and post-secondary classrooms. I invite you to use these
materials in your own classrooms. You will have opportunities to act as
students, teachers and mentors as you take this course. After I share
lesson plans, you will exhibit your comprehension of the material with
presentations, discussions and written assignments. Most major
assignments are worth 100 points each.
Section
1: First days of school
Expected
activities: name tents, letters, Legos
Expected
assignments: icebreakers, Me Maps, essay
Section
2: Organization and delivery of speeches (a lecture to steal)
Expected
activities: brainstorming, mindmapping, and outlining; some hand-outs IÕve
collected over the years; maybe a video or two
Expected
assignments: grading rubric, VA lessons and quizzes based on those
lessons
Sections
3: Syllabus/Unit plans
Expected
assignments: syllabus and presentation of unit
plans
For
those of you who are education majors, I strongly urge you to use the lesson
plan and unit plan templates supplied by the College of Education at http://www.coe.nsuok.edu/lesson_plan_guide.htm
Sample
Lesson Plans: Color Poems and Proverbs
**guest
lecture on classroom management/discipline: local administrator
Section
4: Job Search (another lecture to steal)
Expected
assignments: rŽsumŽ and cover letter
**guest
lecture on OSSAA: Jessica Matthews?
Section
5: Portfolios
Expected
assignments: philosophies, portfolios
Quizzes: There may periodically
be quizzes over the reading assignments and lectures. Quizzes are typically
worth 10 points. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Quizzes
cannot be made up—no matter the reason for the absence. If a
student misses the quiz as a result of a university-authorized absence, the
missed quiz will not be calculated in the studentÕs final grade. This
policy is in compliance with Section 10.242 in the NSU Faculty Handbook.
Grading:
Your
grade for this course is based on a point system. Each assignment is
worth a set number of points. To determine a letter grade for each assignment,
calculate 10% of the points and subtract accordingly. For example, on an
assignment worth 75 points, 67.5-75 is an ÒA,Ó 60-60.44 is a ÒB,Ó etc.
Missed/Late
Assignments:
Written
Work:
If I allow you to turn in late work, there will be a penalty. For each
class session that an assignment is turned in late, you will be assessed a
penalty of 10 points for that particular assignment.
E-mailing
assignments/computer problems: You will need to submit most of your
assignments in hard copy. On occasion, it will be possible to submit
assignments via e-mail. Please note: your computer breaking,
printer not working, etc. will never be accepted as an excuse for late
work. It is your responsibility to begin work early enough to accommodate
unforeseen circumstances. In addition, e-mailed work is recorded as
Òturned inÓ according the time stamp in the introduction to your message.
ÒI got your address wrongÓ or Òmy e-mail wasnÕt workingÓ will not be accepted
as reasons for late assignments.
Presentations: If you miss an
assigned speech, we may not have time to allow you to present it later.
If you know you are going to miss an assigned speech, trade speaking dates with
someone in the class, and let Amy know about the change. Failure to make
a presentation will result in a zero for that assignment.
Plagiarism:
According
to WebsterÕs New Universal Unabridged Dictionary (1983, 2nd Ed.), to plagiarize is
Òto steal or pass of ideas or words of another as oneÕs ownÉto use created
productions without crediting the sourceÉto commit literary theftÉto present as
new and original an idea or product derived from an existing sourceÓ
(p.1371). Students in this course will be responsible for authenticating
any assignment submitted to the instructor. If asked, you must be able to
produce proof that the assignment you submitted is in fact your own work.
Therefore, it is recommended that you engage in a verifiable working process on
assignments. Keep copies of all drafts of your work, make photocopies of research
materials, write summaries of research materials, keep logs or journals of your
work on assignments and papers, learn to save drafts or versions of assignments
under individual file names on computer diskettes, etc. In addition to
requiring a student to authenticate his/her work, the instructor may employ
various other means of ascertaining authenticity—such as engaging in
internet searches, creating quizzes based on student work, requiring students
to explain their work and/or process orally, etc.
NSUÕs
policy on Academic Misconduct (from http://www.nsuok.edu/policies/academic/misconduct.html):
Academic
misconduct includes cheating (using unauthorized materials, information, or
study aids in any academic exercise), plagiarism, falsification of records,
unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and any and all other
actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a studentÕs academic
performance or achievement, or assisting others in any such act or attempts to
engage in such acts. Academic misconduct in any form is inimical to the
purposes and functions of the University and therefore is unacceptable and
prohibited. Any faculty member, administrator or staff member may identify
an act of academic misconduct and should report that act to the department
head/college dean, Vice President for Academic Affairs or administrative
supervisor. Students violating the standards of academic honesty are
subject to disciplinary action including reduction of a grade(s) in a specific
course, assignment, paper, or project; a formal or informal reprimand at the
professorial, dean, or academic vice president level; expulsion from the class
in which the violation occurred; expulsion from a program; or expulsion from
the University.
Class
Grievances:
I
am willing to meet with you to discuss our class and/or particular
assignments. I ask that you please wait 24 hours after you have received
a graded assignment to come see me. Before we discuss your work, you are
required to type out a document detailing what particular elements of your work
you feel merit discussion.
Students
with Disabilities:
If any member of the class feels that he or she has a disability and requires
special accommodations, of any nature whatsoever, I will work with you to
ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please
advise me of such disability and the desired accommodations at the close of the
first class period. Students with disabilities who need accommodations to
achieve course objectives should visit the Office of Student Affairs, Ext.
2120.
Class
Participation:
You are expected to attend class regularly and be prepared so that you may
intelligently discuss assigned material. Proper preparation means reading
the assigned chapters and completing daily assignments.
Classroom
Climate: This
is not a classroom where you will go comfortably unnoticed. This is a
dynamic learning environment. Amy will know your name and you will know
your classmates. In order to foster this, it is encouraged for you to sit
in different areas of the room and with different people. This is
especially important during the first few week of class. The success of
this course is directly related to the sense of community that we will develop
in this classroom. Participation is essential to this process. I
encourage you to share your views and listen to those of others. Debate
and discussion are an important part of the learning process. While there
will no doubt be disagreements, I expect the members of this community
(including myself) to challenge ideas in a manner that reflects respect and
recognition of opposing viewpoints without attacking individuals.
Inclement Weather/Disaster Policy: The following are basic premises for the inclement
weather policy at Northeastern State University:
1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.
2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the
information when weather is questionable.
3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.
4. Faculty members are obligated to hold
classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to
get to campus.
Policy: During times of inclement
weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order
for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement
before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00
p.m.
The following media will be notified regarding closing of the
campus:
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Radio Stations |
Television Stations |
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KRMG 740 AM Tulsa |
KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa |
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KAYI 107 FM Tulsa |
KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa |
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KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah |
KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa |
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KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah |
KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith |
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KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee |
Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah |
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KMMY 97 FM Muskogee |
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KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa |
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The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified
to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.
Common
Courtesies:
Please
turn all cell phones/pagers on silent while you are in class. Check your
messages AFTER class and return the calls then.
Do
not pack up before I dismiss you. You never know when I may say something
important or give a last minute assignment. YouÕre going to want to have
that pen and paper handy.