UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

College of Education
Syllabus

Course Information
Course Name

Introduction to Substitute Teaching

Course ID & Section EDF 2007 AW61

Credit Hours
Semester / Year

3 Credit Hours
Summer A 2015

Instructor Contact
Instructor W. Scott Wise
Office

ED 220B

Office
Hours

By
Appointment

Phone

407.823.1502
wwise@ucf.edu

E-mail

This is how to contact the instructor;

not via the Webcourse. Thanks.

Catalog Description
Focuses on social and legal factors related to PK-12 teaching, including school safety, ethics,
legal aspects and the roles and responsibilities of substitute teachers.

Course Goals & Objectives

This course will introduce students to key social, ethical and legal factors associated with
teaching in the PK-12 school environment. Accordingly, students will:

Evaluate various sociological factors in modern society and their influence on school
policies.

Learn how schools and society respond to social issues that place children at risk.

Recognize the differences and similarities among cultural groups in the United States and be
able to identify the impediments to successful educational experiences for LEP and ESE
students.

Become familiar with the issues surrounding school safety and those factors that may mitigate
student alienation/hostility.

Become familiar with professional ethics through an examination of the Florida Code,
the ethics statements of professional associations, and current ethical issues affecting
education and its practitioners.

Be exposed to facets of educational law through selected case studies that impact
teachers, students, and/or curricula.

Explore the laws and crucial court cases that have influenced educational practices
and programs.

Explore key social problems, such as substance abuse, violence, and dysfunctional home
situations may impact efforts to educate children.

Identify principal roles and responsibilities of the substitute PK-12 teacher.

Be exposed to career options in education.

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Course Assignments / Modules

POST
Qualify to earn course credit by submitting one original module POST by Tuesday, 5PM.
A quality POST is generally composed in three (3) parts as outlined below.

The PROBLEM
What was one (1) problem/dilemma that was discussed in the materials for this learning module?
Describe in detail the situation faced by teachers ... not the content of the article(s).

The PROPOSAL
How did the author(s) go about, or suggest going about, solving the problem/dilemma?
What "plans" and moves do they suggest for us to make and take?

The PREDICTION
Guess What might happen if this became common practice by educators?
What do you say? Take a position. Do you agree? Why? Why not?

The POST also includes an image that supports the concept/proposal and your explanation
of why you decided to make it a part of your POST. See an example on the Webcourse.

DISCUSS
Earn course credit by contributing to at least five (5) Discussions no later than Friday, 5PM.
Each REPLY is made specifically to a colleague in the course. Below is an example, which might earn
course credit; because it addresses the colleague by name, their thinking ... and includes an original
thought from the discussant.
Good point Jonathon about the need for the teacher to provide specific instructions.
I remember being engaged with substitute teachers who assumed that we understood their
procedures. We were used to the procedures of the regular teacher and became confused
and frustrated. So did the substitute teacher!
Discussions can be joined any time, however each REPLY must be posted at least five (5) minutes
apart from each other. For example, 9:25am, 9:29am would disqualify the second REPLY.
Incomplete Assignments
Module credit is earned by contributions describe above, made on or before the Course Schedule.
There is no partial credit awarded and no opportunity to submit late assignments for module credit.
Further, successful completion of each module is required to move through the course. When a late
contribution is made, the student may request assessment via Knightsmail. The grade 1 will be
assigned to the module, and permission will be granted to move through the course.
NOTE: All Learning Modules are opened after PX Module success so to that students can
contribute ahead of the suggested Course Schedule (page6).

Module PX / Practice Extra

To learn how to earn course credit students engage in the Module PX / Practice Extra.
This exercise provides an opportunity to upload the required PROFILE PICTURE and also to
POST and REPLY; the method used to contribute to the class community ... and earn course credit.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
As of Fall 2014 all faculty are required to document students activity at the beginning
of each course. In order to document that you began this course, be sure to complete Module PX by the
end of the first week of classes, or as soon as possible after adding the course. Failure to do so may
result in a delay in the disbursement of your financial aid.

Module & Course Assessment

Modules
10
0
1

=
=
=

quality 3-part POST with image and Discussions contributions

did not meet the minimum requirement described as a 10
assigned when correction/addition to an incomplete module is accomplished
student alerts instructor via Knights mail to request assessment

Course
Letter grades are assigned at the end of the semester in accordance with the policies of UCF,
the College of Education & Human Performance, and the School of Teaching, Learning & Leadership.
The following blueprint is used as a guide by the instructor to determine a summative semester grade.
Assignment

Grade %

Module A

20%

Module B

20%

Module C

20%

Module D

20%

Module E

20%

Total

100%

Exams
Students are expected to contribute their thinking each week throughout the semester through reading
and writing assignments and class contributions. This will constitute the main component of the course.
Successful contributions to both the MX Midterm eXam and the FX Final eXam are required and are
designed to provide students an extra opportunity to contribute to the learning community.

EDF 2007 Course Schedule

Topic
Course Registration Week

PX Practice

(Required)

Absentee Notices sent to the

UCF Office of Student Financial Assistance

10%
10%

Mod A1
The Professional Substitute Teacher

Mod A2
Classroom Management Lesson 1
Failure Notices sent to the UCF Office of the Registrar and
UCF Office of Student Financial Assistance

10%
10%
10%
10%

Mod B1
Classroom Management Lesson 2

Mod B2
Classroom Management Lesson 3

Mod C1
Classroom Management Lesson 4

Mod C2
Classroom Management Lesson 5

MX Midterm
10%
10%
10%
10%

(Required)

Mod D1
Teaching Strategies Lesson 1

Mod D2
Teaching Strategies Lesson 2

Mod E1
Teaching Strategies Lesson 3

Mod E2
Special Education

FX Final

(Required)

Final grades sent to the UCF Office of the Registrar

Note: All dates and times are subject to change by the instructor.
Watch for the weekly Course Update via Knightsmail. Thanks!

Copyright
This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text
materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the
learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of
these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All
copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software
applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be
required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not
post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may
use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal
reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identitysensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Disability Statement
The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons
with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities
who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester
to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met
with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be
registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371,
TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Notice:
Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex that interferes with
educational opportunities is an offense subject to the same penalties as offenses based
on other protected categories such as race, national origin, etc. If you or someone you
know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim,
including confidential resources, and information concerning reporting options at
shield.ucf.edu. Perpetrators are subject to expulsion or termination and may also be
subject to criminal penalties.