CCCA 4844 01: Super Stud Tch Art/Music K 12

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

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Dr. Samuel Adu-Poku 

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

Ph.D., Curriculum Studies (Art Education), University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada.

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction (Art Education), University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, Canada.

DAE., Graduate Diploma in Art Education, University of Science & Technology (UST), Ghana.

B.A., Fine Art, First Class Honors, University of Science & Technology (UST), Ghana.

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4001
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-3627

Instructor Title: Dr. Paul Louth

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

Ph. D., Music (Education), Western University

Master of Music Education, Western University

Bachelor of Education, University of Toronto

Bachelor of Music in Performance, University of Toronto

Diploma in Applied Music, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 3149

Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-1829

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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.  

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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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.