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EDCUR 411.3 (12) 21st Century Teaching and Learning in a Rural Environment
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EDCUR 411.3 Inquiry Project and Community Learning Field Experience
21st Century Teaching and Learning in a Rural Environment
Instructor Jade Ballek
Phone 306-867-7573
Email [email protected]
Class Term 2, 2016; Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Location Education Building, Room 2014
Course Code 32176
Section 12
Credits 3
Syllabus Contents
1. Course Description
2. Rationale
3. Learning Outcomes
4. Learning Charter
5. Blended Learning Structure
6. School Community Field Experience
7. Course Assessment
8. Class Schedule
9. Course Tools
10. Course Materials/Resources
11. University of Saskatchewan Grading System(for undergraduate courses)
Course Description
This course is designed to facilitate opportunities for teacher candidates through
which they enhance their knowledge and understanding of the purpose, principles,
practices, and impact of 21st century education in a rural Saskatchewan context.
Post-interns will work with teacher leaders and students in the Sun West School
Division to explore different approaches to technology supported education
including blended learning, online or distance learning, 1:1, and/or inquiry within
authentic learning environments.
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Rationale
This course provides pre-service teacher candidates with an opportunity to
participate in authentic learning experiences connected to 21st century models of
learning. Given the ever-changing landscape of Saskatchewan’s K-12 schools, there
is a need for teacher candidates to be fluent in instructional practices and
assessments that support learners in a 21st century classroom and associated
digital technologies that are used to enhance student engagement and
achievement. By partnering with teachers and instructional leaders in the Sun West
School Division, participants will learn practical strategies that support current
research in the area of 21st century learning.
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of this course, students will:
1. Develop a definition of 21st century teaching and learning based on
current research
2. Use an inquiry approach to explore innovative pedagogies in rural schools
3. Participate in Professional Learning Community through the use of social
media
4. Investigate ways in which 21st century skills are infused into Saskatchewan
curricular outcomes
5. Develop a critical understanding of 21st century pedagogies
6. Assess the impact of changing learning environments on student
engagement and achievement
7. Identify practices associated with purposeful use of technologies in 21st
classrooms
8. Explore personalized, blended and online approaches to student
learning
9. Consider the ways in which assessment can be used to support student
learning in the 21st century
10. Examine the ways that classrooms integrate cultural awareness through
global collaboration and communication
11. Experience first-hand 21st century classrooms in rural schools
Learning Charter
While learning outcomes vary from course to course, there is a set of five core
learning goals to which the University aspires for all graduates: Discovery,
Knowledge, Integrity, Skills, and Citizenship. The overarching goal of the Learning
Charter is to optimize the learning experience of every student. More information is
available at: http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/documents/LearningCharter.pdf
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Blended Learning Structure
This course will offer students a blended learning approach with both face-to-face
and online classroom experiences:
o During the face-to-face class time, students will participate in small group
discussions and will also have the opportunity to learn from a variety of
teacher leaders from the Sun West School Division.
o Four of the class times will take place using the online meeting tools so that
students can engage in an authentic blended learning experience.
School Community Field Experience
In order to fully engage in an authentic field experience, pre-service teachers will
spend at least 20 hours in a rural school context in the Sun West School Division.
The practical activities undertaken in the schools will be determined by each
teacher candidate in consultation with the instructor. This allows for students to
select an experience that is personally meaningful.
A number of school experiences are available and include, but are not limited to:
1:1 classroom
Problem-based learning
Online learning
Blended learning
SOLE Inquiry
Flipped model
Play-based learning in Pre-K and Kindergarten
Coding in the Classroom
Course Assessment
30% Coursework/Participation in Professional Learning Community
o Exploration of current research and educational discussion on topics
o Personal Response (via face to face discussion, online with PLC)
o Just One Thing (choose one idea and take learning further; share with PLC)
o Reflect on Learning (via ORID format)
10% Inquiry Proposal
o This will be used to determine placements for the school community field
experience.
30% School Community Engagement Project Portfolio
o Activity Log
o Reflection of Inquiry
30% Showcase of Inquiry Presentation
o Celebration of Inquiry
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Class Schedule
The following is a tentative schedule for this course.
Date Topics Jan. 5, 2016
Face to face
1. Welcome, Introductions
2. Concepts of Inquiry
3. 21st Century Teaching and Learning
4. Professional Learning Communities
Jan. 12, 2016
Face to face
1. Innovation in Education
2. Student-Centred Learning
3. Connecting Practices with Curriculum
Jan. 19, 2016
Face to face
1. 21st Century Pedagogies
2. SOLE Classroom
- Guest Speaker – Amber Thompson, Teacher, Outlook Elementary
School
Jan. 26, 2016
Face to face
1. Shifting Learning Environments
2. Digital Citizenship
- Guest Speaker: Arlene Low, Learning Coach, Sun West School
Division
Feb. 2, 2016
Online
1. Purposeful Use of Technologies
- SAMR Model
- Guest Speaker: Terry Epp, Technology Coach, Sun West School
Division
2. Current Trends in Educational Technology
- Game-Based Learning
- Coding
- Makerspaces
- 1:1 Classrooms
- Guest Speaker: Rebecca Farrell, Kenaston School
Feb. 9, 2016
Face to Face
1. Personalized Learning
2. Blended Learning
3. Guest Speakers: Brenna Siroski and Tim Hom, Teachers, Loreburn
Central School
February 10 - Submit Personal Reflections Weeks 1-6 (collate into single document)
Feb. 16, 2016 Midterm Break
Feb. 23, 2016
Online
1. Online Learning
2. Designing Online Learning Environments
3. Teaching in an Online Environment
- Guest Speaker: 6:30 – 7:30
March 1, 2016
Face to Face
1. Assessment in the 21st Century Classroom
- Guest Speakers: Danielle Jamieson, Assessment Consultant, Sun
West School Division; Carole Butcher, Learning Coach, Sun West
School Division 6:00 – 7:30
March 8, 2016
Face to Face
1. Collaborative Classroom
2. PBL
- Guest Speaker: Dani Vavra, Teacher, BCS 2000 6:00 – 7:30
March 15, 2016
Online
1. Cultural and Ethical Citizenship
2. Connecting Beyond the Four Walls
- Guest Speaker: 6:00 – 7:00
3. Exploring Collaboration Tools
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March 22, 2016
Face to face
EdCamp-Style of Sharing Learning - Student-led sessions on variety of
21st century teaching and learning topics
March 29, 2016
Online
Essential Conversations
- Reflecting on the Learning
- Shifting Thinking
- Self-Assessment
- Next Steps
March 30 - Submit Personal Reflections Weeks 7-12 (collate into single document)
April 5, 2016
Face to face
Showcase of Inquiry Presentation
20 - 25 hours Experiential Learning in Sun West Schools
Course Tools
Blackboard
Course materials will be posted here; online classes will be hosted within the
University of Saskatchewan meeting space
Google + Community
We will use Google + to: a) build a Professional Learning Community with
classmates as well as with our Sun West partners; b) participate in online
discussions related to weekly topics
You will need a Google account to access this discuss tools.
https://plus.google.com/communities/109650913403427373409
Another way we will build our Professional Learning Community in this course
is through Twitter. While participation on Twitter is not mandatory and will
not impact your mark, it is a valuable tool for learning so students are
strongly encouraged to keep up to date with course posts. You do not need
to sign up for Twitter to do so.
For those interested in learning to use this tool for developing your own PLN
(Personal Learning Network) beyond this class, this is a perfect opportunity
to explore. Please use #edcur411 in your course-related tweets.
My Twitter handle is @jadeballek.
Course Materials/Resources
Required Resources: Available online
Saskatchewan Education: Curriculum Guides
Saskatchewan Education: Instructional Approaches: A Framework for Professional
Practice
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/instructional-approaches
Saskatchewan Education: Renewed Curricula: Understanding Outcomes
http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/Renewed-Curricula-Understanding-Outcomes
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Saskatchewan Education: Cross Curricular Competencies
https://www.edonline.sk.ca/bbcswebdav/library/curricula/English/Cross-
curricular_Competencies_2010.pdf
Saskatchewan Education: Broad Areas of Learning
https://www.edonline.sk.ca/bbcswebdav/library/curricula/English/Broad_Areas_of_L
earning_2010.pdf
Saskatchewan Education: Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A
Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital
Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/11/83322-DC%20Guide%20-
%20ENGLISH%202.pdf
Selected articles for Lib Guide, including but not limited to:
o Shifting Minds: A 21st Century Vision of Public Education for Canada
http://www.c21canada.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Summit-design-
English-version-Sept.-26.pdf
o Shifting Minds 3.0 – Redefining the Learning Landscape in Canada
http://www.c21canada.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/C21-ShiftingMinds-
3.pdf
o Focus on Inquiry: A Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Inquiry-based Learning
– Alberta Education
https://archive.education.alberta.ca/media/313361/focusoninquiry.pdf
o iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching
http://www.inacol.org/resource/inacol-national-standards-for-quality-online-
teaching-v2/
o iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework
http://www.inacol.org/resource/inacol-blended-learning-teacher-competency-
framework/
o ISTE Standards
http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards
o Fullan, M. 2009. Michael Fullan’s Answer to “What is Personalized Learning?”
Microsoft Education Partner Network. Retrieved ad
http://www.michaelfullan.ca/media/13435863160.html
o New Brunswick Department of Education. 2010. NB3-21C: Creating a 21st
Century-Learning Model of Public Education. Retrieved at
http://leg-horizon.gnb.ca/e-
repository/monographs/30000000049266/30000000049266.pdf
o McRae, Phil. 2010. The Politics of Personalization in the 21st Century. ATA
Magazine; 91 – 1, page 8. Retrieved from CBCA Education database,
University of Saskatchewan library
o Horn, Michael and Heather Staker. 2011. The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning.
Clayton Christensen Institute website. Retrieved at
http://www.christenseninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/The-rise-
of-K-12-blended-learning.pdf
Readings selected by teacher participants
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University of Saskatchewan Grading System (for undergraduate
courses)
Exceptional 90-100 A superior performance with consistent evidence of
A comprehensive, incisive grasp of the subject matter;
An ability to make insightful, critical evaluation of the material given;
An exceptional capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking;
An excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and
to express thoughts.
Excellent 80 - 89 An excellent performance with consistent evidence of
A comprehensive grasp of the subject matter;
An ability to make sound, critical evaluation of the material given;
A very good capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking;
An excellent ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and
to express thoughts.
Good 70-19 A good performance with consistent evidence of
A substantial knowledge of the subject matter;
A good understanding for the relevant issues and a good familiarity with the
relevant literature and techniques;
Some capacity for original, creative and/or logical thinking;
A good ability to organize, to analyze, to synthesize, to integrate ideas, and to
express thoughts.
Satisfactory 60-69 A generally satisfactory and intellectually adequate performance with evidence of
An acceptable basic grasp of the subject materials;
A fair understanding of the relevant issues;
A general familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;
An ability to develop solutions to moderately difficult problems related to the subject material;
A moderate ability to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner.
Minimal Pass A barely acceptable performance with evidence of
A familiarity with the subject matter;
Some evidence that analytical skills have been developed;
Some understanding of relevant issues;
Some familiarity with the relevant literature and techniques;
Attempts to solve moderately difficult problems related to the subject material and
to examine the material in a critical and analytical manner which are only partially
successful.
Failure <50 An unacceptable performance
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