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Description of Assignments/point assignment

Participation/Discussion/Attendance:

20% - Discussion and participation are necessary to have maximum benefit for all class members. Meaningful contributions from all members will be necessary to achieve satisfactory discussion grades; therefore, individual participation will be evaluated. Attendance will be an important factor in this grade.
 * __THIS INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES/ AND CHAPTER REFLECTIONS.__**

15% - **__individual assignments.__**
 * __Chapter Reflection Activities__**: (please write a 1 pg document reflecting on chapters you are not presenting that week). 1pg per chapter.

15% - A major assignment of the course is the Philosophy Paper. During the course, many opportunities will be available to discuss the meaning of one’s philosophy and its importance in becoming an exceptional teacher.
 * __Philosophy Paper__**:
 * __This is due the class before the final exam.__**

During the last two session of class, you will present a comprehensive overview of your observation experiences. In order for the class to gain an understanding of your observation experience, your power point presentation must include the demographics of your observation settings, a summary explaining the school environment, the grade levels and subject areas of the observations, the cultural background of the students and fulfill the requirements of the rubric.
 * __Observation Hours (10 hours) and Presentation__**:
 * __This is due the class before the final exam.__**

Cooperative Group Chapter Presentations: 40% of grade
 * __Mid-term Exam__** – 15%
 * __Final Exam__** – 15%

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