Faculty Development Institute

Syllabus for Phase II

- Updated: 07/24/08 -

Instructor

Preston Smith, M.Ed.

Contact Information:

Office – 404-982-3402

Email – psmith@tcsg.edu

Faculty Development Institute schedule for FY 08-09: www.dtae.org/teched/itrain.html

Class Times:

Day 1: 8:30-4:00 Day 2: 8:30-4:00 Day 3: 8:30-12:00

FDI Description:

Phase 2 is an in-depth look at the objectives discussed in Phase I in a practical application format. Participants will develop and deliver classroom and/or lab presentations for review and critique. Important classroom management skills will be recognized and strengthened through the use of role playing.

FDI Objectives:

1. Develop a twenty minute classroom and/or lab lesson for presentation.

2. Construct a course notebook by developing a syllabus, lesson plans, and

supporting materials.

3. Develop performance objectives with the use of a course guide.

4. Role play to develop classroom management skills.

NOTE:

Participants are required to attend all sessions to get credit for the training. If you cannot be present for all activities, please reschedule at a more convenient time. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis at the discretion of the instructor.

What you will learn in Phase II:

Classroom and/or lab presentation. Participants will be asked to develop a 20 minute lesson on a subject of their choice and deliver to the group. All presentations will be critiqued by the instructor and class for the purpose of improvement.

Course notebook. Participants will put together a course notebook that will include such items as the syllabus, complete lesson plans for the course, lists of all required equipment and supplies, references, and any other supporting materials.

Performance objectives. The class will continue to develop performance objectives that

were discussed in Phase I. These statements will be incorporated into the lesson plans for

use in the classroom.

Role playing. Participants will be asked to discuss case studies that involve classroom management issues, and resolve the issues through effective role playing scenarios.

Materials Needed for Completion of Phase II Activities:

(1) Two or three ring binder.

(2) A copy of a current syllabus and lesson plans for a course that needs to be

initially developed, further developed, or improved.

(3) Sufficient supply of page dividers.

(4) Any materials that may be needed to make a lesson presentation.

(5) Sufficient writing and note taking supplies.