EHD 170A: Field Study C Seminar

Facilitator Contact Information

Facilitator

Deborah N. Brown

Email

deborahb@mail.fresnostate.edu

Office hours

Continuous

If you have questions or concerns about this course that the facilitator cannot resolve, contact the department chair:

Chair

Carol Fry Bohlin

Department

Curriculum and Development

Email

carolb@csufresno.edu

Telephone

559-278-0240

Important Dates

Three guest-speaker presentations will require synchronous Zoom meetings. Additional synchronous meetings with assigned groups will also be required.

Course Location

This is a fully online course facilitated through the Field Study C Seminar course in Canvas.

Canvas and Zoom Support

Contact the Academic Technology Resource Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the Academic Technology Resource Center Zoom room.

For 24-hour Canvas support, email canvas@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Health and Safety

Health Screening

Students who come to campus for face-to-face classes must complete a daily health screening, including a temperature check. You may not come to campus if:

• You have experienced COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive within the previous 10 days; or
• You have had close contact—less than six feet for longer than 15 minutes while unmasked—with a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 within the previous 14 days.

Complete the campus online reporting form. A campus official will respond with guidance and information.

Safety Measures

Consistent with the governor’s order and updated state public-health guidelines, face masks or cloth face coverings are required in public spaces on campus and during in-person classes to reduce possible exposure to COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the virus.

The source text ends with an incomplete reference to physical distancing.

Course Description

Field Study C Seminar is an online course that provides opportunities for candidates to investigate and discuss various topics and strategies and reflect on issues that arise during their student-teaching experiences. The course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.

The course explores the use of performing arts in the curriculum, mental-health issues, and cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in the classroom. The performing-arts unit concentrates on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the development of a lesson plan incorporating effective design practices, with student engagement and equity as its goals. Candidates will explore and analyze technology and strategies that enhance course activities and support achievement of the learning outcomes.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, candidates will be able to:

• Explore and implement examples of performing and visual arts relevant to special education. (TPE 1.7)
• Design engaging course activities that align with and meet course learning outcomes. (TPE 1.7 and 1.8)
• Understand and improve course design using Universal Design for Learning principles. (TPE 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7)
• Develop a lesson plan that incorporates effective design practices for student engagement and success. (TPE 1.7)
• Analyze and explore the physical and mental health, safety, and medical issues affecting students and identify and intervene when needed. (TPE 2.4 and 4.2; PS 14)
• Examine cultural and linguistic differences within the student body and develop awareness of personal biases and teaching practices. (TPE 6.2 and 6.5; PS 3, 10, 13, and 14)

Course Requirements

Required Materials

Various reading materials will be assigned. In place of a traditional textbook, the following book is required:

Coates, T. (2015). Between the World and Me. Spiegel & Grau. ISBN 978-0-8129-9354-7.

Because this is a widely available book, students are encouraged to check the Fresno State Library or a local public library for a copy.

Students must complete all other required readings before beginning the related assignments. Additional readings will be provided as links or files in the appropriate Canvas module.

Technical Requirements

Canvas and its hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum compatibility and minimal technical requirements. Review Canvas browser and computer requirements.

Zoom will be used for synchronous sessions. Access Zoom with your Fresno State username and password through the Fresno State Zoom portal. Contact the Academic Technology Resource Center if you need assistance with Canvas or Zoom.

Participation

Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all outlined weekly activities, including scheduled synchronous Zoom sessions.

Learning Activities

• Each module will include reading materials, videos, or both.
• Students will participate in discussions and group collaboration to encourage active learning and thoughtful processing of new information and experiences.
• Students will complete individual assignments that support development of a course module and application of course concepts.

Course and University Policies

Intellectual Property

The same student-conduct rules that apply to in-person classroom instruction also apply to virtual and online classrooms. Students may not make, distribute, or publish unauthorized recordings of academic presentations or online classroom instruction for any commercial purpose.

Students may not record or use virtual or online instruction in a manner that violates copyright law. All virtual and online instruction must be used exclusively for the educational purposes of the class in which it is provided. Students may not rerecord or post online recordings in another format—including electronic, video, social media, audio, webpage, internet, or printed formats—for any purpose without the explicit written permission of the faculty member providing the instruction.

Services for Students with Disabilities will address exceptions required for disability-related accommodations in consultation with the student and faculty member.

Communication and Netiquette Expectations

As a learner in Field Study C Seminar, you are part of a diverse online learning community. Keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Identify yourself by your real name.
• Protect personal information.

  Be mindful of personal safety and avoid including private information, such as telephone numbers or addresses, in discussion forums. Online communication should inform or inspire, not offend or violate personal privacy. Never disclose private information about another person, and carefully consider what you share about yourself.

• Write in the first person.

  You may share your own opinions, stories, and ideas. Using “I” statements can help distinguish personal views from statements of fact.

• Use humor, jokes, and sarcasm cautiously.

  Online communication may not convey nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, increasing the risk of misunderstandings.

• Remember that your writing is public.

  Respect your audience and follow proper netiquette. Use language free of profanity, an appropriate tone, complete sentences, and proper mechanics. Show courtesy and respect for other people’s opinions. Instructors may interpret breaches of netiquette as disruptive behavior.

• Be professional, clear, and respectful.

  Write as you would speak in a professional setting. Use a positive tone and follow the same standards that apply to face-to-face communication. Check grammar, spelling, formatting, and tone before sending messages. Check for messages regularly and respond promptly.

• Read carefully and communicate clearly.

  Take time to consider the information in online communications before responding. Research facts and provide citations when appropriate. Reread communications before sending them, avoid emotionally charged or all-capital-letter statements, and keep messages meaningful and concise.

• Be tolerant and cooperative.

  Everyone is participating to learn, and anyone can make a mistake in research, knowledge, or communication. Address the idea rather than the person. Keep an open mind and focus on learning. When communication becomes strained, try to help rather than hinder.

• Remember that this course is online.

  The instructor and other learners may be in different locations or follow different schedules. You may not always receive an immediate response, so plan accordingly and avoid waiting until the last moment.

• Use descriptive headings and subject lines.

  Email and discussion subject lines should reflect the content of the message. For example, “My Week 1 Reflections” is more helpful than “Submission,” and “Week 3 Reading Is Missing” is more helpful than “Help!”

  Provide enough context for responses. When replying to a message or post, briefly summarize or quote enough of the original message for readers to understand your response.

• Provide sufficient detail when requesting help.

  When contacting the instructor or technical support, include the course and activity names, what you were attempting to do, the complete text of any error message, browser information when relevant, a screenshot of the problem, and other pertinent details.

• Collaborate with others.

  Group collaboration is essential, especially for future educators who will ask their own students to participate in collaborative work. If a group member is not participating, contact that person first and provide an opportunity to contribute. If the person does not respond, notify the facilitator. Be mindful that extenuating circumstances may affect participation, and approach others with compassion.

Instructor Communication

The fastest way to contact the facilitator is by email at deborahb@mail.fresnostate.edu. Students may also use the Canvas inbox.

The facilitator will generally respond to email within 24 hours, although extenuating circumstances may sometimes delay a response. Assignments will generally be graded within two weeks or sooner. Essays may require additional grading time.

Assignment Submission

Assignments must be submitted by the designated due dates and times listed in the course. Late assignments will not be accepted unless the student has made prior arrangements with the facilitator. Accepted late assignments will receive a 10% deduction.

Accessibility

Fresno State has a longstanding commitment to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to the university community. The campus is dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment that enhances the success and advancement of all learners, regardless of the personal experiences, values, and worldviews arising from differences in culture and circumstances.

The university is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal guidelines. Students who have a disability, use assistive technology, or need accommodations to access learning materials should contact Services for Students with Disabilities in Henry Madden Library, room 1202. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mental Health Services

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Student Health and Counseling Center is following public-health recommendations and providing virtual care. Students may call 559-278-2734 to schedule a Zoom appointment.

Course Schedule

Subject to change: This syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Download the PDF

This PDF is provided as a print-only reference document and may not be fully accessible to users of assistive technology. For more information, please visit Title II Rule on Digital Accessibility page.