Syllabus for EDU 2362

1. Methods of
Teaching in Career
& Technology
Education
Fall 2022
EDU 2362 - Course Syllabus
Course Information
Fall 2022: August 25 - December 21
Mondays, 4:10pm - 6:40pm
Room: A106 (Academic Building)

2. Prof. Meg Ray
MRay@citytech.cuny.edu
917-291-0027 (text or call)
INSTRUCTOR
By Appointment
Rm: P510 (Pearl Bdg.)
Zoom Link: Provided in
Blackboard
Office Hours
Hi, I look forward to getting to know
each of you and being part of your
learning this semester! My background
is in Computer Science education,
Maker Spaces, and Special Education. I
taught high school in NYC, and have
also been a curriculum developer and
instructional coach. I am currently
pursuing my Ph.D studying CS teacher
preparation and teaching CS to
students with disabilities. When I used
to have spare time, I liked to play video
games, especially RPGs, now I spend
any free time playing with, and
wrangling, my 4 year old.
About Me

3. In this course you will engage in the planning and instruction process from start to
finish. You will design and plan a unit of study and learn how to implement and manage
instruction. You will practice selecting and using high leverage teaching methods,
assessment techniques, and resources, including technology, to engage all students in
meaningful learning. You will engage with concepts related to classroom culture
including design of the physical environment, lab safety, and behavior management.
Their will be a focus on culturally relevant-sustaining practices and brain-based
learning.
Under the Conceptual Framework, CTTE candidates are prepared to demonstrate:
General Knowledge (CF1)
Technical Competency (CF 2)
Professional Competency (CF3)
Competency in the Use of Technology (CF4)
Caring Dispositions (CF5)
Reflective Practice (CF6)
COURSE DESCRIPTION

4. Course Learning Objectives
Address the barriers
that students with
disabilities may
encounter and the
strengths that they
can leverage in career
& technology
education settings.
(CF 3, 4, 5)
Explain why a teacher
would modify career &
technology education
curriculum for students
with disabilities and the
impact this has on
students. (CF 1, 2, 3)
Select effective
instructional strategies
for teaching students
with disabilities. (CF 2,
3)
Develop teacher-
made instructional
materials that will
meet the needs of
students with
disabilities. (CF 2, 3, 4,
5, 7)
Describe common
considerations for
including students with
disabilities in general
education classrooms. (CF
2, 3)
Describe the laws
(past & present) that
guide of special
education in the
United States. (CF 1,
2, 3)
Explain the reason for
including students
with disabilities
career& technology
education programs.
(CF 1, 2, 3)
Explain the purpose of
the Individualized
Education Program (IEP),
and each of it's
components. (CF 2, 3)
Find, choose, and analyze
sources of instructional
resources that will help
you to meet the needs of
students with
disabilities. (CF 2, 3, 4, 5,
6)
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

5. Course Policies
Submitting Work
Submit work on time. This course is fast-paced and most of
your grade comes from weekly participation. If you avoid
falling behind, it will save your stress and raise your grade.
Attending Class
Be on time and come to every class so that you don't miss
any graded discussions or activities.
Asking for Extensions
Ask for extensions in advance. You don't lose any points for
using extensions.
Requesting Make-Up Work
If you have to miss part or all of a class, arrange
asynchronous work in advance. Missing more than one class
may affect your grade.

6. Course Policies
Raising Your Grades
You have the option to revise any major assignment for a higher
grade. Weekly discussions/assignments can't be revised, but the first
2 weeks will be graded on participation only so that you have time to
incorporate feedback.
Finding Course Info
All of the course information will be available on Blackboard
or sent through your City Tech email. I encourage you to
check both regularly.
Technical Issues
You will never be penalized for technical access or issues, but you are
responsible for troubleshooting them. If you need access to a
computer or wifi or if you run into problems with digital tools, you are
welcome to reach out to me so that we can problem solve together.
Communicating with Your Professor
Ask for help and communicate your needs. I am here to guide you
through this learning experience, but I can't help if I don't know what
you need. I try to be responsive to your feedback throughout the
semester.

7. If it's an emergency contact me as
soon as you are able.
Do email or text me before
the due date.
Include how long you need and
commit to a specific date when
you will submit the work.
Be sure to submit your work by that
date!
Look for an email approving the
extension and confirming or
changing the new due date.
All extensions requested ahead of
time, will be approved.
I am available if you need to talk,
but you don't need to share anything
that you don't want to.
You don't need to explain
yourself.
If you have multiple extensions, I
may request a meeting to co-plan a
realistic schedule for completing
your work.
Try not to fall behind
Ghosting doesn't work
How to Ask for an
Extension
It's always better to reach out and
let me know if you can't turn
something in.

8. Weekly Discussions & Assignments
Term Project: Unit/Lesson Plans
Term Project: Microteaching
Group Project: CR-SE
2 Scheduled Quizzes
GRADING
100%
30%
20%
20%
20%
10%

9. Final grades will be calculated by using the following scale:
93 - 100 Total Points = A 90 - 92.9 Total Points = A 87 - 89.9 Total Points = B+
83 - 86.9 Total Points = B 80 - 82.9 Total Points = B 77 - 79.9 Total Points = C+
70 - 76.9 Total Points = C 60 - 69.9 Total Points = D 0 - 59.9 Total Points = F
2 Scheduled Quizzes
Each quiz will be worth 5 points. A
study guide will be provided
Term Project: Planning
You will plan a unit and 4 lesson
plans for that unit. The unit will
align with your area of certification.
It must incorporate culturally
responsive teaching strategies.
Weekly Discussions & Assignments
Each week, discussion prompts and smaller assignments will be assigned. This may
include reading annotation, commenting on blogs, peer feedback, discussion posts,
or other tasks.
Group Project
You will work with a group to select
a topic of interest related to
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining
Teaching. Groups will present
projects in class.
Term Project: Microteaching
You will teach a segment of one of
your lessons to a group of your peers
in order to receive feedback. You will
submit a reflection and also
participate in providing feedback to
others.
NOTE: Grading rubrics and detailed written instructions will
be provided for all major assignments.

10. Statement on Students with Disabilities:
TL:DR: If you have disability, you can go to room A-237 to register. If you have a
letter, you can share it with me. I have to keep it confidential.
Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable academic
accommodations if determined eligible by the Office of Students Support
Services (OSSS). Prior to granting a disability accommodation in this course, the
instructor must receive written verification of a student’s eligibility from OSSS,
which is located in Room A-237. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate
contact with the OSSS staff and to follow the established procedures for having
the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.
Accessibility
I believe that accessibility matters for all of us. You may
have a job, be a parent, have a disability, or just be dealing
with life. If there is something that would make this course
more accessible for you, please let me know. If you
encounter a barrier to your learning, it's likely other
students are too. My commitment to you is to work with you
to meet your needs in a way that is equitable, accessible, and
inclusive.

11. Integrity Policy
WHAT TO DO WHAT NOT TO
DO
WHAT IF I'M
NOT SURE?
•When you use
something that you
didn't make, include a
link or citation to the
source
•Write your own
papers, create your
own projects
•Share ideas and
feedback
•Do not copy/paste
from the internet (or
anywhere else)
•Do not turn in a paper
that you wrote for
something else
•Do not use someone
else's answers
•If you find material
that you want to use
in an assignment, but
aren't sure if it's ok to
use, it's ok to ask.
•No question is bad or
silly. I'm here to help
you develop as an
educator and scholar.

12. New York City College of Technology Academic Integrity Policy: Students and all
others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and
other intellectual property owe their audiences and sources accuracy and
honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual
and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing
instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of
good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of
academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City
University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is
punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. The
complete text of the Policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the catalog.
TL:DR - Violating the college integrity policy is a big deal. It
can get you kicked out or get your degree taken away. So if
you're not sure ask!

13. Upgrade Your
Teaching:
Understanding by
Design Meets
Neuroscience,
McTighe & Willis, 2019
Amazon: $23-30
Available used for less
Culturally Responsive
Teaching & The Brain
Hammond, 2015
Amazon: $25-35
Available used or to rent for
less
Other media (readings,
videos, websites) as
assigned
Provided to you in
Blackboard
TEXTBOOKS
Please consider borrowing your books from the school or public library , purchasing your books used, and/or renting
your books. If purchasing your textbooks creates a hardship for you, please reach out to me for additional resources.

14. DIGITAL TOOLS
Kami - for
collaborative
annotation
Padlet - for multi-
modal
discussion
Blackboard - Our
"homebase"
Title
01
Google Drive -
Portfolio
sharing/storage
PeerGrade -
providing peer
feedback
Note: Please use your citytech.cuny.edu email address for all digital accounts used in
this course. Instructions will be provided in Blackboard for each tool.

15. COURSE
Getting to Know Your
Students
Classroom Environment &
Behavior Management
Delivering Instruction Reflective Teaching
Practice
Unit & Lesson Planning
Overview
Please refer to the Course Schedule document for detailed course
schedule with weekly readings & due dates.