EDG4376 - Integrating Language Arts and Social Sciences

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality driven institution, transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in career areas. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

• Demonstration of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
• Demonstration of Competencies and Skills for Teacher Certification (C&S: K-6)
• Demonstration of Competencies in Florida Reading Endorsement Competency Two (Foundations of Research Based Practices)

Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher candidate is able to consistently:

Instructional Design and Lesson Planning

1.B       Sequence lessons and concepts to ensure coherence with required prior knowledge.

Instructional Delivery and Facilitation

3.B       Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the subject matter.

Subject Area Competencies and Skills for Teacher Certification (C&S: K-6)

Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher candidate is able to:

Language Arts and Reading

Knowledge of Language and the Writing Process

I.3.3     Distinguish among the modes of writing (e.g., narrative, informative/explanatory, argument).

I.3.4     Select the appropriate mode of writing for a variety of occasions, purposes, and audiences.

I.3.5     Identify and apply instructional methods for teaching writing conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, word usage)

Knowledge of Communication and Media Literacy

1.5.3 Identify and apply instructional methods (e.g., collaborative conversation, collaborative discussion, presentation) for developing listening and speaking skills.

I.5.4     Select and evaluate a wide array of resources (e.g., Internet, printed material, artifacts, visual media, primary sources) for research and presentation.

I.5.5     Determine and apply the ethical process (e.g., citation, paraphrasing) for collecting and presenting authentic information while avoiding plagiarism.

Social Sciences

Knowledge of Effective Instructional Practice and Assessment of the Social Sciences

II.1.1    Select appropriate resources for instructional delivery of social-science concepts, including complex informational texts.

II.1.2    Identify appropriate resources for planning for instruction of social-science concepts.

II.1.3    Choose appropriate methods for assessing social-science concepts.

II.1.4    Determine appropriate learning environments for social-science lessons.

Knowledge of Time, Continuity, and Change (i.e., History)

II.2.1    Identify and analyze historical events that are related by cause and effect.

II.2.2    Analyze the sequential nature of historical events using timelines.

II.2.3    Analyze examples of primary and secondary source documents for historical perspective.

II.2.4    Analyze the impacts of the cultural contributions and technological developments of Africa, the Americas, Asia (including the Middle East), and Europe.

II.2.5    Identify the significant historical leaders and events that have influenced Eastern and Western civilizations.

II.2.6    Determine the causes and consequences of exploration, settlement, and growth on various cultures.

II.2.7    Interpret the ways that individuals and events have influenced economic, social, and political institutions in the world, nation, or state.

II.2.8    Analyze immigration and settlement patterns that have shaped the history of the United States.

II.2.9    Identify how various cultures contributed to the unique social, cultural, economic, and political features of Florida.

 II.2.10 Identify the significant contributions of the early and classical civilizations.

Knowledge of People, Places, and the Environment (i.e., Geography)

II.3.1    Identify and apply the six essential elements of geography (i.e., the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, uses of geography), including the specific terms for each element.

II.3.2    Analyze and interpret maps and other graphic representations of physical and human systems.

II.3.3    Identify and evaluate tools and technologies (e.g., maps, globe, GPS, satellite imagery) used to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.

II.3.4    Interpret statistics that show how places differ in their human and physical characteristics.

II.3.5    Analyze ways in which people adapt to an environment through the production and use of clothing, food, and shelter.

 II.3.6    Determine the ways tools and technological advances affect the environment.

II.3.7    Identify and analyze physical, cultural, economic, and political reasons for the movement of people in the world, nation, or state.

II.3.8    Evaluate the impact of transportation and communication networks on the economic development in different regions.

 II.3.9    Compare and contrast major regions of the world, nation, or state.

Knowledge of Government and the Citizen (i.e., Government and Civics)

II.4.1    Distinguish between the structure, functions, and purposes of federal, state, and local government.

II.4.2    Compare and contrast the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in the world, nation, state, and community.

II.4.3    Identify and interpret major concepts of the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents.

II.4.4    Compare and contrast the ways the legislative, executive, and judicial branches share powers and responsibility.

 II.4.5    Analyze the U.S. electoral system and the election process.

II.4.6    Identify and analyze the relationships between social, economic, and political rights and the historical documents that secure these rights in the United States.

 II.4.7    Identify and analyze the processes of the U.S. legal system.

Knowledge of Production, Distribution, and Consumption (i.e., Economics)

 II.5.1    Determine ways that scarcity affects the choices made by governments and individuals.

 II.5.2    Compare and contrast the characteristics and importance of currency.

II.5.3    Identify and analyze the role of markets from production through distribution and consumption.

 II.5.4    Identify and analyze factors to consider when making consumer decisions.

II.5.5    Analyze the economic interdependence between nations (e.g., trade, finance, movement of labor).

II.5.6    Identify human, natural, and capital resources and evaluate how these resources are used in the production of goods and services.

ESOL Endorsement Competencies

Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher candidate is able to:

  ESOL Performance Indicators for Applied Linguistic

2.3. a. Demonstrate understanding and apply current theories of second language reading and writing development for ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels.

3.2. a. Organize learning around standards-based content and language learning objectives for students from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels.

3.2.d. Provide standards-based instruction that builds upon ELLs’ oral English to support individuals’ ability to learn to read and write English.

 3.2. i. Use appropriate listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities in teaching ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels.

Additional Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher candidate is able to demonstrate:

1.        Application of the Florida Standards for Social Science and Language Arts.

2.        Integration of Social Science content with Language Arts instruction.

 

Course Content:
Instruction is built around the integration of Language Arts with Social Sciences. 

The teacher candidate receives instruction in the following:

1. The development of a supportive classroom climate that promotes literacy development.
2. Research-based instructional strategies.
3. Lesson plan development and implementation.
4. Differentiated instructional practices and portfolio assessment.
5. Content specific to the social sciences (i.e., history, civics and government, geography, and economics).
6. Methods of instruction and assessment in the social sciences.

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbook” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the campus Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the Teaching/Learning and Computing Center (TLCC) JDA Student Success Center, and library, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote students’ academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

Withdrawing From a Course

Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term, provided they follow the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add Period, a student may officially withdraw without academic penalty from any credit course, provided he or she has submitted the appropriate forms to the Student Services Office no later than the published deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course withdrawal that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the three attempts. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating a course that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating/plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. Students should also refer to the course syllabus for more specific information.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

All individuals who employ the information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State College Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity & Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Office: WAD 227, 863.292.3602 Ext. 5378, vbaker@polk.edu.

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Student Services Office on either campus and speak with a Disability Services Advisor or the Coordinator of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

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