Syllabus for UWP 104D with Andy Jones
Fall 2012
You will find most readings as links from this syllabus. Please let me know if a particular link dies, as happens a few times a quarter. Complete each reading by the day for which it is assigned.
Find all assigned readings as links from this syllabus. Complete each reading by the day for which it is assigned. Each of you should form three substantive opinions on each essay you read for our class. Expect me to ask you to begin any particular class by sharing one or more of these opinions.
As a student in an advanced writing course, you are responsible to research and address those issues that challenge the clarity and appropriate depth of your writing. To that end, take advantage of substantive online writing texts, such as the Open Access Textbooks hosted by Colorado State University, and online writing labs hosted by Dartmouth, UNC Chapel Hill, and Purdue.
The final exam takes place Monday, December 10 at 1:00 pm. It will test in part your ability to work with assigned readings to support an assertion with evidence found in assigned essays, all in a timed setting.
September 27
Introduction to Course Goals, Texts, Participants
Review definitions of plagiarism
Review High Expectations, Class Syllabus, and The Format of Submitted Essays
Receive and Review: First Assignment: “Your Calling To Teach: Narrative and Analysis”
Review: Diagnostic Paragraph Assignment (due by 11:55 pm on September 27th) (The relevant article is found in the Resources folder on our class SmartSite)
Consider for yourself your best days and times to meet with your collaborative report group
Review the position paper assignment. Consider now if you would like to collaborate with a classmate on the position paper.
October 2
Review of Hairston’s Elements of Good Writing
Sign up for a position paper.
Hole and McEntee’s “Reflection Is at the Heart of Practice”
Receive the Second Assignment — “The Statement of Purpose”
Discuss Third Assignment — Group Report
Applaud the brave students presenting position papers today
Submit: Approach and Outline of “Narrative and Analysis” Assignment
Receive: Comments related to Diagnostic Essays
October 4
Receive: Third Assignment — Group Report
Receive: Group Assignments for Group Report
Submit: Rough Draft of Narrative and Analysis Essay (Have copies ready to share)
Meet with Your Group: Determine each member’s duties; consider setting up a group mailing list / meeting space at Yahoo Groups, Google Groups, or Facebook. We could also discuss relevant SmartSite tools or WordPress.com functions that you might use in creating a site for your project. Take responsibility now for your communication and collaboration plan. Working together well may be the most important and most challenging part of this assignment.
October 9
Submit: Five Possible Topics for an Education / Teaching Research Paper
Susan Allred’s “The Best Teachers I have Known”
Receive: First “C” of Style: Cut (with thanks to Anne Raimes and her book Keys for Writers)
Submit Final Draft of Narrative and Analysis Essay (before midnight via SmartSite)
Discuss your plans for group reports, final papers
October 11
Receive: Second “C” of Style: Check for Action
Mawhinney and Sagan’s “The Power of Personal Relationships”
Narrow possible topics for your research paper. Find and begin reading relevant books.
Discuss your plans for group reports, final papers
October 16
Martin Haberman’s “The Beliefs and Behaviors of Star Teachers”
Receive: Third “C” of Style: Connect
Enjoy position papers
Receive: Fourth Assignment — “The Research Paper”
October 18
Allen Truell’s “Classroom Management: Strategies and Implementation” — this essay has been removed by its publisher — please substitute these two TED talks (YouTube) on creativity and education.
Sir Ken Robinson’s “Do Schools Kill Creativity?”
David Kelley’s “How to Build Your Creative Confidence”
Bring to class a Proposal for your Group Report
Narrative and Analysis essays to be returned electronically by tonight — thanks for your patience!
Review the SOP checklist created by Vince Gotera, and some advice from Grad Studies at UC Berkeley
October 23
Receive: Fourth “C” of Style: Commit
Submit: Topic of Research Paper
Submit: Rough Draft of Statement of Purpose — bring three copies to in-class draft workshop
Start your final paper research
October 25
Consider visiting office hours on October 28 (Sunday night) or 29 (Monday afternoon at 3:30) to discuss your SOP
Submit: Final Draft of Statement of PurposeAs announced in class, the final draft of the Statement of Purpose is now due on October 30th
Popham’s “Ten ‘Must-Know’ Facts About Educational Testing”
Continue research on your final paper
Receive: Fifth “C” of Style: Choose Your Words
October 30
Marzano and Marzano’s “The Key to Classroom Management”
Submit: Final draft of your Statement of Purpose (by 11:55 this evening via SmartSite)
Submit: Thesis and five sources for Research Paper
Discussion of using Google docs and spreadsheets, and project SmartSites for project management
Submit a progress report for your group report by today
November 1
Submit: Outline for Research Paper
Johnson and Johnson’s “Making Cooperative Learning Work”
Share rough drafts of group project, presentation plans
November 6
Finalize presentation plans with your group
Note the group presentation date: November 8th
Catch Up with Position Papers
Consider what plans you will make to meet with your group
November 8
Submit: In-class multimedia presentation of your Group Report. Final Draft and paperwork for your Group Report
New due date of the report and other written portions ONLY is November 13th by 11:55 pm.
November 13
Dodd’s “Engaging Students”
Catch up with position paper(s)
Continue to work on your research paper
DUE: Final draft of your Problem and Solution Essay, and supporting / individual documents.
November 15
Wiggins’ “Seven Keys to Effective Feedback”
Prensky’s “Listen to the Natives”
November 20
Plan to have a rough draft of your research paper completed by today
Gow’s “Technology and the Culture of Learning”
November 22
THANKSGIVING
Revise your final report repeatedly, obsessively, completely.
November 27
UK Education: Special Needs Students and Teachers Are Victims of ‘Muddled’ Approach to Schooling
It is your responsibility to understand and use proper citation procedures. Review earlier discussion of plagiarism.
More position papers
Group reports returned by today
November 29
We will catch up on remaining position papers today.
Your Research Paper should be all but complete by today.
December 4
Review the entries of The Wheel: The UC Davis Instructional Technology Blog
December 6— Last Day of Instruction
Receive: Instructions for Final Exam
Submit: Final Draft of Research Paper
Catch-up: Remaining Position Papers
Submit: Participation Justification Folder
Discuss the December 10th final exam
December 10th — The Final Exam
The final exam takes place Monday, December 10 at 1:00 pm.
