Analysis of language skills, systems and elements in student work and classroom applications. Synthesis of lesson planning based on breakdown of components.
Evaluation of course books, supplementary materials and classroom aids for language teaching.
Application of skills and strategies for classroom management.
Critical Thinking, Reading, & Writing The purpose of thinking, reading, and writing critically is to “shape, not merely absorb, knowledge.”
All of the assignments for this course require critical thinking and reading. Your assignments will include:
• Free writes and in-class discussions.
• Group work and peer review sessions.
• Library research and information literacy development.
• Reading assignments and reviews.
• Graded essays.
Collaboration Skills Research shows that students learn more when they actively utilize the information they’re learning. In group work, you will:
• Talk and write about what you learn.
• Respond critically and constructively to others’ ideas.
• Engage in learning rather than passively sit through a lecture.
In order to ensure that your group works well you need to:
• Understand and respond to group dynamics.
• Develop good communication skills.
• Respect other group members and their opinions.
• Pause to evaluate the group’s progress and adjust when necessary.
• Encourage input from all group members.
Part of your group work will include peer reviews, in which you will share your drafts with peers and:
• Receive constructive compliments and criticism on your writing skills.
• Practice clear communication
What Instructors Can Expect from Students
Students are responsible for their own learning and can help create a productive learning environment when they:
• Show courtesy and respect to classmates and the instructor
•Ask for assistance when needed.
• Listen attentively when another student or the instructor has the floor.
• Listen to suggestions for improving the class.
• Arrive on time and prepared.
• Make note of changes in the syllabus.
• Work to solve problems if they arise.
What Students Can Expect from the Instructor
Instructors can help create a productive learning environment when they:
• Show courtesy and respect for students
•Offer assistance to students when needed.
• Listen attentively when students have the floor.
• Listen to suggestions for improving the class..
• Arrive on time and prepared
• Inform students of changes in the syllabus.
• Work to solve problems if they arise.
Behaviors that Promote Success and Quality Work
Students who succeed and produce quality work:
• Read the syllabus thoroughly.
• Read the assignments carefully, critically, and on time.
• Participate in class discussions.
• Complete all assignments on time.
• Participate in peer review sessions.
• Offer collaborative assistance to others.
• Come to class on time and with a positive attitude.
• Take notes during class discussions.
• Write down instructor statements about assignments and homework.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes knowingly “representing, by paraphrase or direct quotation, the published or unpublished work of another person as one’s own in any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials” (Code of Policies and Procedures for Students). The penalties for plagiarism are severe. They include warning or reprimand, grade adjustment, probation, suspension, expulsion from course.
Turnitin.com and Safe Assign
Please be aware that the instructor has access to http://www.turnitin.com/, and Safe Assign, services provided to screen student papers or plagiarism.
Composition Corrections (100 points) Appendix A
Ideas and Content:
Knowledge of the subject, thorough effective development (appropriate use of supporting ideas), relevance to assigned topic and covers the required number of words.Composition Corrections (100 points) Appendix A
Ideas and Content:
Excellent 30 -- 27 Very good
Good 26 -- 22 Adequate
Fair 21 -- 17 Poor
Inadequate 16 15 14 13
Organization:
Clarity of expression, appropriate use of supporting ideas, coherence (logical sequence) and cohesion (unity). Sentences as well as paragraphs are organized in such a way that the text, in its whole, possesses logical sequence and unity.
Excellent -- very good 20 19 18 17
Good -- adequate 17 16 15 14
Fair -- poor 13 12 11 10
Inadequate 9 8 7
Use of Language:
Effective use of grammatical structures, agreements, verb tenses, number, articles, pronouns, prepositions, word order, etc. Sentences fluency with use of transitions will be taken into account. The use of language must reflect the level of English the student is in.
Excellent -- very good 25 24 23 22
Good -- adequate 21 20 19 18 17
Fair -- poor 16 15 14 13 12
Inadequate 11 10 9 8 7
Vocabulary (word choice):
Effective use of acquired vocabulary, choice of words and register.
Excellent -- very good 20 19 18 17
Good -- adequate 17 16 15 14
Fair -- poor 13 12 11 10
Inadequate 9 8 7
Use of conventions:
Mastery of conventions: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing, overall structure (layout and presentation).
Excellent -- very good 5
Good -- adequate 4
Fair -- poor 3 2
Inadequate 1 total__________
Lineamientos que deberán seguir los alumnos al escribir ensayos.
Todas los ensayos deberán entregarse en la fecha indicada. No se recibirán trabajos extemporáneos sin penalización.
Los ensayos deberán de tener el nombre del alumno, la fecha y la etapa de cada ensayo y de que se trate en la parte superior izquierda. Se escribirá a renglón seguido y no se usarán puntos en estas tres líneas.
La fecha se escribirá en inglés como se indica: mes, día y año. v.g
April 22, 2009
El nombre del profesor, el numero del semestre (1st semestre, 2nd semestre etc.) y las siglas UMSNH deberán de escribirse en la parte inferior derecha de la página, a renglón seguido sin punto final.
Los ensayos deberán escribirse a doble espacio tanto entre renglones como entre párrafos.
Al principio de cada párrafo se dejará una sangría usando la tecla TAB.
Los ensayos se escribirán en computadora con letra Times Roman de 12 puntos.
Los márgenes superior e inferior serán de 2.5 cm. y los laterales de 3 cm.
Los márgenes deben de estar alineado a la izquierda.
los ensayos no llevarán portada.
Los ensayos deberán guardarse en un portafolio con su proceso de reflexión.
