EDUC 203, FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Dr. Jack A. Gerlovich, Professor
School of Education, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 50311
515-271-3912
Office Hrs
MW 9:00-11 AM: 3-5 PM, Th 9-11 AM, Other Times by Appointment
Class Meeting Time Tuesdays 5:00-6:50 PM, School of Education Room 213

Disability Assistance
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.
Disability Services, 3116 Carpenter Hall (Health Center) 271-1835.

Academic Honesty
The School of Education expects intellectual integrity on the part of undergraduate and
graduate students who participate in professional preparation and enhancement programs
offered by the School. As future practitioners, students of the Drake University School of
Education must maintain high ethical standards and academic honesty.
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Course Description

Includes Class Meeting Schedule, Course Description, Objectives, Technology, Textbook, References, Grading Criteria, In-Class Assignments, Practicum Assignments, and In-Class Assignments
Practicum Handbook

This document includes a description of the practicum experience at Drake, teacher responsibilities, and Drake student responsibilities. It also includes strategic printable, interactive forms.
SOE Guiding Principles
MS-Word Document

Addresses the Philosophy of the School of Education
School of Education Rubric Composite
MS-Word Document

Provides planning information for students regarding:
 - Teacher Education Admission
 - Admission to Student Teaching
 - Student Teaching Evaluation/Portfolio Assessment
Assignments and INTASC

Shows the correlation between INTASC Standards and Assignments for this course
Drake Connections
MS-Word Document

Provides information concerning Access to Drake E-Mail, Securing Microsoft Office, Accessing web assisted and Blackboard sources, Getting a Drake or Cowles Library ID, Cowles Library online resources, Financial Aid and Loan Deferments
Useful Web Sites

Includes a listing of websites that have proven effective for students at this level of their education.   Websites have been valuable in preparation of lesson plans for this class and for practicum settings.
Teacher Ed. Admission Forms (MS-Word format)
These forms must be processed before you can be admitted to teacher education.

Teacher Ed Application, Graduate
Candidacy Petition, Graduate
Candidacy Petition for Licensure or Added Endorsement
Teacher Ed Reference
Graduate Admissions to the SOE

Revised: January 2008
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