CCCA 4844 - Supervised Student Teaching: Art/Music (K-12)
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42630,
Credit hours: 10
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Samuel Adu-Poku
Email: sadupoku@ysu.edu
Joseph Louth
Email: jplouth@ysu.edu
Course Description
4844. Supervised Student Teaching: Art/Music (K-12). Sixteen weeks supervised student teaching experience in K-12 art or music settings. Prereq.: Upper-division status in the art or music education program, passing scores on OAE Art or Music Content Exam, BCI/FBI background check, completion of all other course requirements in the program. Coreq.: CCCA 4842A. 10 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Student Teaching Handbook | Program Coordinator | n.a. |
| Optional | Strategies for teacher collaboration. | Aldinger, L., Warger, C., & Eavy, P. | n.a. |
| Optional | Supporting new teachers. Educational Leadership, 56(8). | ASCD | n.s. |
| Optional | Code of Ethics | Association of American Educators | n.a. |
| Optional | The art of learning to teach Preservice teacher narratives | Beattie, M. | 978-0137917570 |
| Optional | How to stay in teaching (when you really feel like crying). Educational Leadership 56(8), | Bradford, J. | n.a. |
| Optional | Making human beings human: Bioecological perspectives on human development. | Bronfenbrenner, U. | 9780761927129 |
| Optional | Building Classroom Discipline, 11th ed. | Charles, C.M. | 978-0133075217 |
| Optional | Handbook of Research on Teacher Education, 3rd. edition | Cochran-Smith et al | 978-0805855661 |
| Optional | Methods that Matter: Six Structures for Best Practice Classrooms | Daniels, B. & Bizar, M. | 978-1571100825 |
| Optional | Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching | Danielson, C. (1996) | 978-0871202656 |
| Optional | Models of Teaching: Connecting Student Learning with Standards | Dell'Olio, J. M. & Donk, T. (2007) | 978-1412910057 |
| Optional | Democracy and Education | Dewey, J. | 978-1684221592 |
| Optional | Strategies and Models for Teachers: Teaching Content and Thinking Skills | Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. P. (2006) | 978-0205469956 |
| Optional | Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers | Emmer, E. T. & Evertson, C. M. (2009) | 978-0135014389 |
| Optional | Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers | Evertson, C. M. & Emmer, E. T. (2008) | 978-0135014396 |
| Optional | Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice | Gardner, H. | 978-0465018222 |
| Optional | Changing Teacher Professionalism: International Trends, Challenges and Ways Forward | Gewirtz, S. et al. | 978-0415413343 |
| Optional | Making Learning Happen: Strategies for an Interactive Classroom | Golub, J. | 978-0867094770 |
| Optional | Looking in Classrooms | Good, T. L. & Brophy, J. E. | 978-0205485451 |
| Optional | Bridging Theory and Practice in Teacher Education | Gordon, M. & O’Brien, T. V. | 978-9087900137 |
| Optional | Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning | Grabe, M. & Grabe, C. | 978-0395689844 |
| Optional | Democratic Discipline: Foundation and Practice | Hoover, R. & Kindsvatter, R. | 978-0133744656 |
| Optional | Professionalism in Teaching | Hurst, B. & Reding, G. | 978-0130141639 |
| Optional | Theory and Practice of Teaching | Jarvis, P. | 978-0415391696 |
| Optional | Comprehensive Classroom Management | Jones, V. & Jones, L. | 978-0205462551 |
| Optional | Models of Teaching | Joyce, B. R. & Weil, M. | 978-0205593853 |
| Optional | Surviving Your First Year of Teaching | Kellough, R. | 978-0130895318 |
| Optional | A Resource Guide for Secondary School Teaching | Kim, E. & Kellough, R. | 978-0130811905 |
| Optional | Contextualizing Teaching | Kincheloe, J. et al. | 978-0321014888 |
| Optional | Vygotsky's Educational Theory and Practice in Cultural Context | Kozulin, A. et al. | 978-0521528535 |
| Optional | Testing Teacher Candidates | Mitchell, K. et al. | 978-0309074353 |
| Optional | Teacher-Tested Classroom Management Strategies | Nissman, B. | 978-0130141516 |
| Optional | Strategies for Effective Teaching | Ornstein, A. & Lasley, T. | 978-0072322303 |
| Optional | Strategies for Successful Student Teaching | Pelletier, C. | 978-0072322303 |
| Optional | Intelligence and Affectivity | Piaget, J. | 978-0824713737 |
| Optional | Studies in Reflecting Abstraction | Piaget, J. | 978-0864331557 |
| Optional | Lawrence Kohlberg's Approach to Moral Education | Power, F. C. et al. | 978-0231063632 |
| Optional | Planning for Instruction: A Year-Long Guide | Queen, J. et al. | 978-0130896087 |
| Optional | Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching | Robyler, M. et al. | 978-0135327298 |
| Optional | Technology and Teaching | Sigafoos, J. & Green, V. A. | 978-1600213816 |
| Optional | Psychology Applied to Teaching | Snowman, J. & Biehler, R. | 978-0395959929 |
| Optional | Classroom Assessment for Student Learning | Stiggins, R. J. et al. | n.a. |
The only required material is the Student Teaching Handbook, which will be supplied by the instructors.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | ST: observe the classroom, assist CT with instruction and duties, and compile information for LP binder; if possible, present a lesson(s) | CPAST & Opioid modules; Weekly CT meeting; Weekly US meeting; Weekly progress log Compile info for LP binder |
| 8/31 | ST: observe the classroom, assist CT with instruction and duties, and compile information for LP binder; if possible, present a lesson(s) | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 9/7 | ST: teaching 1 instructional period; assist CT with instruction and duties | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 9/14 | ST: teaching 1 to 2 instructional period; assist CT with instruction and duties | First observation (approx.) with accompanying lesson plan |
| 9/21 | ST: teaching 2 instructional periods; assist CT with instruction and duties | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 9/28 | ST: teaching 2 to 3 instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Second observation (approx.) with accompanying plan When notified, ODHE Preservice Teacher Survey |
| 10/5 | ST: teaching 3 instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Midterm self-reflection |
| 10/12 | ST: teaching 3 to 4 instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Midterm CPAST evaluation meeting |
| 10/19 | ST: teaching 4 instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Third observation (approx.) with accompanying plan |
| 10/26 | ST: teaching 4 to 5 instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 11/2 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Fourth observation (approx.) with accompanying plan |
| 11/9 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 11/16 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Fifth observation (approx.) with accompanying plan |
| 11/23 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | Weekly progress log and meet with US / CT as needed |
| 11/30 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | CPAST evaluation meeting; all observation forms, self-reflection, and weekly progress logs uploaded to SL&L |
| 12/7 | ST: teaching 5+ instructional periods; responsible for CT duties | submit verification of field hours |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.