A handbook for new instructors of El Camino College

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A. HANDBOOK FOR NEi INSTRUCTORS OF ED CAMINO COLLEGE

A Project Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education The University of Southern California

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Education

by Herbert C. Shattuck August 1950

UMI Number: EP46574

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re q u ire m e n ts f o r

the degree

of M a s te r

Science in E d u c a tio n .

Date

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PREFACE One of the most difficult tasks that confronts a new instructor at El Camino College is that of becoming fami­ liar wdth the many rules and policies of the school. In this project an attempt has been made to clear up the many misapprehensions of a new instructor*

Through

experiences of past new instructors the contents of this project has been compiled* Slips were gathered concerning problems that might confront a new instructor.

These slips were then catagor-

ized and d e e d e d ” out to bring to the front the most impor­ tant problems as they would pertain to El Camino College. A system of problems and possible solutions was used in constructing this project. It is believed that if an instructor in his first year uses this handbook, his many tasks will be lightened and will give him more time for other school activities.

ill TABLE OP CONTENTS CHAPTER

PAGE PART I. ADMINISTRATION H O W TO BE IN ACCORD WITH THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS’

1,

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

H O W TO FULFILL THE REQUIRE­

MENTS' OF DISTRICT OFFICIALS ........................ 1*

CREDENTIAL:

How to record evidence of state

authorization of your training* • • • • • • • • 2i* . CONTRACT:

2?

How/ to insure employment • « • • • •

3

How to obtain a permanent position • •

3

3*

TENURES

1+.

SALARY ADVANCEMENT:

How/ to increase your

earnings* • • • * • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • 2*

2

SCHOOL OFFICERS:

l\.

H O W TOACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE

IMPORTANT PEOPLE.................................... *

8

1*

BOSS:

8

2*

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION:

How/ to see the President • • • • * • • • How/ to get informa­

tion pertaining to your duties. • • • * * • • • 3*

STUDENT PERSONNEL:

8

H o w t o conform to the

policies pertinent to the student * • • • • • •

9

PART II* INSTRUCTION HOW TO SECURE AIDS IN YOUR TEACHING 3*

MATERIALS:

H O W TO ACQUIRE THE TEACHING AIDS: YOU

NEED* * * * * * ................... * ................. 13

iv CHAPTER 1#

PAGE SUPPLIES:

How to get pencils, paper, mimeo­

graph work, and forms* • • • • * . . • • • • • . 2,

TEXTBOOKS:

3*

VISUAL AIDS:

How to secure the texts you need • • l£ How procure audio-visual

materials • • • • . • • . • • • • • • • • • » . i4-*

FIELD TRIPS:

ABSENCES:

HOW TO ARRANGE FOR

A SUBSTITUTE* . . .

1*

ILLNESS: Howr to report your

2.

BUSINESS:

sickness

22

•• • • •

22

How to provide for the time you

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: OF THE RIGHT 1.

22

How/ to arrange for travel,

advanced study, or hospitalization. g.

17

*

take for important personal matters. • • • • • • 3.

16

H o w to arrange for outside

classroom facilities* • • • • • • • • • « • • • k*

13

ASSOCIATION.

• • • « • •

23

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER .........

26

OUTSIDE AFFILIATIONS’: How to professionalize yourself by becoming a member of national and local teachers organizations. • • • • • • • • *

2.

INTERNAL GROUPS:

26

How to be one of u s ........... 21

PART III. STUDENT PERSONNEL HOW TO CONFORM TO THE SCHOOL POLICIES A S THEY PERTAIN TO THE STUDENT 6

.

GUIDANCE:;

H O W TO HELP STUDENTS HELP THEMSELVES . .

31

CHAPTER 1.

PAGE ACADEMIC:

H o w to help the student® take the

right path* • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • « 2.

PERSONAL:

How to be genuinely interested in

the student's problems* 7*

RECORDS: 1*

8

*

31

• • • * • • • « • • • *

32

H O W TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PAPER WORK . . * 35

FIRST DAYS: How/ to aystemitize the beginning procedure * • * • • • • • • • • • * • • • . • ♦ •

35

2*

ATTENDANCE: How/ to know who's here • • • • • •

37

3*

GRADES:

How to report the final marks. • • •

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES*

• 39

H O W TO ACT AND REACT AT

STUDENT FUNCTIONS . . . * . * * * * * * ......... \\$ 1*

ACADEMIC:How/ to correlate classroom activi­ ties* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • *

2.

SOCIAL:

How/ to mingle outside the classroom.

• lj.6

vi LIST OP EXHIBITS EXHIBIT

PAGE

A.

SALARY S C H E D U L E .......................

B.

TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES R E Q U I S I T I O N ............

C.

FIELD TRIP C O N S E N T . .................................. 19

D.

CLASS' CARD,

E.

ABSENCE REPORT.

F.

SEMESTER GRADE R E P O R T ....................

.............. ............

5 li+

36 1+0

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PART I. ADMINISTRATION H O W TO BE IN ACCORD WITH THE SCHOOL OFFICIALS On an automobile a wheel, that is out of line is soon replaced.

It is also true that an instructor who does

not conform to the requirements; of the school for which he is teaching is soon replaced.

You as an instructor

must remember that your classroom operation is? only part of the task of being a member of the faculty.

The foil own­

ing section is an attempt to place you as a new/ instructor in the cstsgory of a true faculty member.

CHAPTER 1.

BOARD OP TRUSTEES' ■

HOW TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OP DISTRICT OFFICIALS A*

MOTIVATION}

Awards that will by yours; if you have the

^know how** when you begin your teaching* I.

SELF-CONFIDENCE:

You will have that good feeling

when you know/ you have done the right thing at the right time* 2*

NO WASTE OF TIME*

When you know your goal you will

be better able to reach It by the shortest possible route• 3*

SECURITY:

Knowing that you have done everything

that is expected of jyouvand more, you can relax and enjoy your teaching without the thought of not know­ ing if you will be hired next year* B*

DIRECTIONS*

Key points to get you started on the right

path and keep you going* 1*

CREDENTIAL*

R o w to record evidence of state authori­

sation of your training* a*

See the Presidents secretary Immediately upon being hired* (1)

She will, send your credential to the County Recorder’s office and any other office that reqyuires evidence*

(2?)

So as you will not forget the renewal date of your credential she will nbtify you*

b.

File your credential and make a note as to when the renewal date is for your own protection*

2.

CONTRACTS a*

How/ to insure employment.

Read fully the employment contract that is given you. (1)

If it is satisfactory,

sign it and return

it as soon as possible

to the President's

secretary* (

(2)

You keep the duplicate copy, and return the original.

b.

Watch for the date of May 15th. (1)

You are automatically employed for the fol­ lowing year if you receive no notice of not being hired.

(2)

Sign and return your contract, if received, as soon as possible.

3.

TENURE:. a.

How to obtain a permanent position.

Follow the advise and information given in this handbook. (1)

Herewith are the little, but important thing® that you should know.

k (2)

There are various other duties to perform in this; institution, but the directions are either obvious or self-eaepSanatory«

b*

Meet all of your classes; and on time*

c*

Abide by all of the philosophical and methodo­ logical training you have had in your graduate and undergraduate study*

d*

Use the functional approach to education.

(You

learn by doing*) Lj_.

SALARY ADVANCEMENT:

How/ to increase your earnings*

(See Esshibit A*) a*

Attend the reqjuired amount of Institute sessions each year* (1)

A booklet showing all of the Institute data may be obtained from the Presidents sec­ retary.

(2)

A list of the Institutes and the code num­ bers must be turned in to the Presidents sectetary by May 2£th, or your automatic raise will not take effect the following year*

b*

Take advanced study at a university and gain ad­ ditional units, degrees, or credentials.

(On a

a Junior College level a Masterfs Degree is al­ most necessary for future employment*

A ♦B . plus General or Special Secondary. (Trade ex­ perience in rare technical fields to be evaluated in lieu of A.B.) 1. 2 ?.

3*

5.

6. 7. 8

.

9.

10.

11* 1 2 ?.

13. li-j-.

15. 16. 17.

# 3000 3200 3500 3600 3800 Ij.000 5.200 5300 5500 55oo 5600 5700 5800 5900 5000 5100 5200

Masters plus General Secondary

t 35oo 3600 38OO 5000 5200 5500 56oo 5700 5800 5900 5000 5100 5200 5300 5500 5500 5600

Masters, General Secondary, plus Thirty units

$ 3600 • 3600 ' 5000

5200 5500 5600 5800 5900 5000 5100 5200 5300 5500 5500 5600 5700 5800

EXHIBIT A\ SALARY SCHEDULE (Minutes of the Board of Trustees1, April 19V?)

6 C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTSt

Projects that will aid you in

completing the requirement & ass set up by the district officials. 1.

CHECK LIST:

Write up a list of all of the afore­

mentioned items and check each one you have com­ pleted. ASSIGNMENT:

Schedule a time when you are going to

complete the unchecked items. D.

EVALUATION?

Some teats to determine if you are utili­

zing the beat methods of fulfilling your requirements to begin teaching. 1.

TRUE-FALSE r

Plaee a T or F in the blank apace pro­

vided to indicate your answer3 to the following statement a. a.

()

You

should record your credential with the

County Recorder yourself. b.

()

You

should renew your credential every

three years. c.

()

You

should return your contract as soon as

possible. d.

( )

You should not do something ^extra”* unless you are told to.

e.

()

You

should attend as many Institute sessions

you can.

BEST ANSWER:

Place the number of the beat answer

In the parentheses* a*

( )

In recording your credential you should: (1)

Give it to the

Presidents secretary*

(2)

Give it to the

Director of Instruction

(3)

Take it to the

County Recorders your­

self*

(ij.)

Keep

ituntil the stats depart­

ment asks for it* b.,v*( )

To increase your earnings; you (1)

Get an outside

job*

should:

(2) Attend

the

required number of Institute sessions* (3) time*

Attend all of your classes all of the (I4.)

None

ofthese*

CHAPTER- 2.

SCHOOL OFFICERS

HOW TO ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH THE IMPORTANT PEOPLE A»

MOTIVATIONS

Rewards that will be yours if you follow?

the correct procedures, as set up by the administration* 1*

ON THE INSIDE:

If you as a n e w instructor immedi­

ately know/ the school official® you duties and tasks will be made easier* 2*

ADMINISTRATORS FUNCTION:

By acquainting yourself

with the duties of the administrator, you will find information on problems which you confront more readily available* 2*

BARRIER BREAKER:

In knowing your superiors better,

you will be better able to put across your point* B*

DIRECTIONS:

Helpful hints on how/ to get the most from

your administration* 1*

BOSS: a*

H o w to see the President*

Make an appointment with his secretary*

(This

may not be necessary because he always leaves his door open and will see anyone at any time if he is not busy.) b.

See him on the campus if he is not busy*

(You

may also see him over a ^coke” or cup of coffee*) 2.

DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION: pertaining to your duties*

How to get Information

a#

So©; him as soon a a you are hired* (1)

He will discuss with you the classes you will teach and show? you a course outline of each*

(2)

He will issue to you all of the books and materials you will need.

b*

Take any instructional problems to him* (1)

If you have some type of change you would like to make in the curriculum, he will be happy to discuss it with you*

(2 >)

For any room changes or any additional teaching aids you need he is the man to see*

STUDENT PERSONNEL:

How- to conform to the policies

pertinent to the student* a*

Make out all reports given you* (1)

Although mos^t reports seem useless to you they all have a purpose*

(2)

Refer to Chapter Eight in regard to submit­ ting reports*

b.

Act in an advisory capacity whenever a student problem arises. (1)

Do not hesitate to refer students to other people with problems you are not able to handle•

(2)

Become familiar with, all of the counseling devices at hand*

(3)

Refer to Chapter Seven regarding further information on counseling*

c*

Get jobs for your students whenever possible* (1)

Be ready to recommend your students when­ ever you are approached*

(2) C*

Keep a card index: of all of your students*

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Projects for learning to acqjuiant

yourself with the administration more readily* 1.

INTERVIEW/:

Make an appointment to see the school

officers, and confer with them about school policies and philosophy and carry out their recommendations. 2*

SUGGESTIONS:

When you think and improvement should

be made go in and discuss it with them* B.

EVALUATION:

Samples to determine if you know your

school officers* 1*

TRTJE-FAI»SE:

Place a T or F in the blank space pro­

vided for the correct answrer to the following states ments* a*

( )' You should always make an appointment *to see the President,

b.

( )

You should' see the Director of Instruction as soon as you are hired.

II c.

()

You should take an instructional problem to the Director of Instruction.

d.

()

You should fill out immediately only those reports that seem necessary to you.

e.

()

You should not give advice at any time to students •

2.

RATING SCALE:

Place an X in each space which you

feel qualified. a.

()

Speak with the President at any logical time.

b.

()

See the Director of Instruction for sup­ plies and texts you need.

c.

()

See the Director of Instruction for a room change•

d.

()

Refer students to other people with prob­ lems you cannot handle.

e.

()

Become familiar with all of the counseling devices.

(

)

Total.

PART II*

INSTRUCTION

HOW; TO SECURE AIDS IN YOUR TEACHING A mechanic with few tools is almost useless.

Likewise

an instructor with few teaching aids is unsatissfactory. Most new instructors fail to realise that there are so many useful aids at his fingertips to utilize.

A classroom

situation can be that of lasting interest or be so dull that sleep is inevitable.

The more diversified the correct

teaching techniques us^ed, the more interesting and vital the class will be.

The next three chapters are an attempt

to outline the facilities available and the uses for them.

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CHAPTER 3.

MATERIALS.

H O W TO ACQUIRE THE TEACHING AIDS YOU NEED A#

MOTIVATION:

Some reasons why it Is beat to know; the pro*

cedure of obtaining materials used while teachings 1.

UTILIZATION OP TIME:

You will find that it will

take fewer hours to obtain your materials if you have the general idea of the regular pattern used# 2.

SECURING CORRECT MATERIALS:

If you go about getting

your materials in the correct manner, there should be less mistakes by office personnel and the mat­ erial obtained will be usable# 3*

NON-CERTIFICATED GRATITUDE:

When applications are

submitted to the office in the correct manner the office personnel will be appreciative and should retaliate when the opportunity arises:# . B»

DIRECTIONS:

Some overall points which will aid you in

obtaining materials with which to teach# 1#

SUPPLIES:

How/ to get pencils, paper, mimeograph

work, and forms# a#

Make out official sschool requisition#

(See

Exhibit B # ) b*

Place orders well in advance of time when needed#

COURSE NO. DEPARTMENT NAME

STUDENT ST CEE EL CAMINO COLLEGE

THE FOLLOWING BOOKS AND SUPPLIES TOLL BE REQUIRED IN MY CLASS FOR THE 2nd SEMESTER BOOKS AUTHOR

TITLE

EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIES

PUBLISHER

MAPS

SYLLABI DESCRIPTION

NO*

a.

SIGNATURE PLEASE FILL IN ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED

(1)

Frequently, supplies needed are not readily available.

(2)

Requisitions are handled on a first-come, firat-serve basis.

c.

Order supplies at the end of the year whenever possible. (1)

Money for your supplies will be easier to get while school is making out its yearly budget.

(2?)

If supplies are all ordered at the same time, quantity buying will often reduce the price.

(3)

You will have supplies on hand when needed.

TEXTBOOKS: a.

How to secure the texts you need.

Estimate the number of students expected in your class next year. (1)

Consider last years attendance.

(2)

Find out if an increase in the student body ia expected.

(3)

Always order a few over the expectation.

([}.)

Never jam the student store with books used in your classes.

b.

Order books for your classes as soon as the classes are assigned to you*

(Check to see if

books for your class are already accessible.)

c*

Make sure that all students have a text* (Reorder books when there are not enough for all students; ass soon as possible.)

d.

Make out order blank which was shown in Exhibit B.

VISUAL AIDS: a.

How? to procure audio-visual materials*

Find out what material is available* (1)

Go to audio-visual office*

(2>)

Get a list of the aids which pertain to your subjects*

(3)

Be sure to preview any pictures you use in class.

b*

Get permission to use pictures at least two weeks before you showr them,

c*

Familiarize yourself with the audio-visual equipment* (1)

The people in the audio-visual room will be glad to instruct you in the use of the equipment•

(2)

Practice the operation of these machines frequently.

d.

Get assistance with machinery which is not fami­ liar to you. (1)

The audio-visual coordinator will be happy to run equipment for you.

(2)

He may also assign someone of his artaff to aid you.

e.

Subscribe to the audio-visual magazines in your area of instruction. (1)

There is no cost for these publications.

(2)

Order any film which you feel would be appropriate for your subject.

(3) lj_.

View the film, and accept or reject it.

FIELD TRIPS:

How to arrange for outside classroom

facilities. a.

S5ee that the activity is appropriate to the classroom.

b.

(1)

Do not waste the schoolfs time or money.

(2)

Do not waste the student1s time.

Go on your field trip after school hours, if possible. (1)

Too many "cuts 11 from other classes will not make you popular.

(2) c.

Try to schedule trips on Saturday or Sunday.

Get permission from the Director of Instruction and the Director of Student Personnel to take these excursions. (1)

Appointments for the use of school vehicles will be obtained at this time.

(2)

A date on the school calendar will be made at this time also,

d.

Get permission from parents of students under 21

years of age, and the signature of those over

231 years to take the trip. C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS;

(See Exhibit C. )

Some projects to do which will

aid you in being able to secure materials more readily. 1.

REGULAR SESSION:

Plan a budget of materials and

facilities needed for the next year and make out the required requisitions and forms-. 2.

SUMMER SESSION:

Estimate the facilities available

and plan a program of materials needed according to the expected enrollment. D.

EVALUATION:

Some tests to determine if you are utili­

zing the methods of securing teaching aids. 1.

TRUE-FALSE:

Place a T or F in the blank at the

beginning of each statement according to what the answer should be. a.

( )

You should go ahead and order your mater­ ials in whatever way you wish.

b.

( )

You should place orders well in advance of the time when the materials are used.

c.

( )

Never order supplies before the beginning of the semester.

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EL C A M NO COLLEGE

'

. >

FIELD TRIP

I hereby give iry consent allowing ^ _______ f_____ u

_ _ _ _ _

at

...

to go to

. _____ _______ (Time - 'from and to) '•S'9,.

using available transportation* I will not hold El Camino College responsible in case of accident while fulfilling the above engagement* ___________________ " ■/' Signed _______ ■ (Parent, guardian or self if over 21) Teacher in Charge ____________ Lyle fussing ^, ... Director of InstructfS^f;

EXHIBIT C FIELD TRIP CONSENT

d.

(

) You

should order enough books so there are

a very few left over. e.

(

) You

should order audio-visual equipment on

the day before you intend to use it. BEST ANSWER:

Place the figure in the blank which

corresponds with the most correct answer. a.

(

) You

should order supplies at:

beginning of the semester.

(1) (2)

of the proceeding semester.

The end

(3)

the school budget is compiled.

The

After (I4.)

Your

leisure time. b.

(

) You

should order enough books

so:

(1)

There are exactly enough to go around. (2)

The bookstore will not have any extra

copies.

(3)

There are plenty of books

and maybe a couple left over.

(l\.)

The

bookstore will have a great surplus, and look like a library. c.

(

) You

should order visual aids:

least two weeks ahead of time. day they are needed. them first.

(lj.)

(3)

(1)

At

(2)

The

Without viewing

Whenever you do not have

a lesson plan made up for your class.

21

d.

( )

You should plan a field trip: interfere® with other classes. all students may go. behind it.

(I4-)

(3)

(1) (2)

So it So

With no reason

So you can get out of

your stuffy classroom.

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CHAPTER k*

ABSENCES

HOW TO ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE A#

MOTIVATION:

Gain 3 that will be yours if you take care

of your absences correctly, 1*

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL:

If you handle your absences

In the correct manner, subsequent absences will be more readily sanctioned by the administration# 2#

PROFESSIONAL POISE:

By using disgresssion with your

absences you will attain a high regard with your superiors# 3#

SABATICAL LEAVE:

With fewer periods of absences

your administration will authorize your request; for a leave of absence with less red tape* B#

DIRECTIONS:

Key points regarding the taking care of

your absences* 1*

ILLNESS:

How/ to report your sickness*

Report as soon as possible to the Director of Instruction your affliction so that he may obtain some other member of the faculty to take your classes# 2.

BUSINESS:

How to provide for the time you take for

important personal matters. a.

Obtain another faculty member to handle your class or classes for you.

(1)

Report to the Director of Instruction of your reason for being absent and the name of your substitute*

(2)

Furnish your substitute a test or some work for your class or classes, to do in your absence*

b.

Speak with the Director of Instruction about your absence and if you have been unable to find a replacement, he will*

(Also give him a test

or some work for the class or classes to do in your absence.) LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

How,' to arrange for travel, ad­

vanced study, or hospitalization* a*

Notify the President at least three months, if possible, ahead of time that you would like a leave of absence.

(This will enable him to

start interviewing substitutes for y ou.) b*

Request your leave in writing because it must go before the Board of Trustees for approval or disapproval.

(This will serve as evidence

of your intentions and is the proper manner to

2t|. C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS?

Projects that will help you In

taking care of your own absences more easily* 1.

PREPARATION:

Make friends with the rest of the

faculty and find out who would be best qualified to take your place, and in time of need, arrange with him to substitute for you* 2.

VOLUNTEERING:

When fellow faculty members are

in

need of a substitute, willingly offer to take his class or classes for him* D*

EVALUATION:

Some evaluation instruments that may help

you

in your absence procedure*

1.

TRUE—FALSE:

Place a T or F In the blank apace

pro­

vided for each statement according to what the answer should be. a.

( ) You should notify the Board of Trustees In person of your intentions to take a leave of absence.

b.

( ) When you are ill you should notify the Director of Instruction as soon as possible.

c.

( ) You should ask a fellow faculty member to take your classes and go on and tend to your own business.

BEST ANSWER:

Place the figure in the blank space

provided which corresponds wdth the moat correct answer • a*

( )

You should request for a leave of absence? (1)

In writing to the President.

(£)

In

writing to the Director of Instruction* (3)

Verbally to the President*

(1|)

Ver­

bally to the Director of Instruction* b*

( )

In taking care of important matters during school hours, you should? substitute*

(2>)

(1)

Obtain a

Obtain a substitute and

notify the Director of Instruction* (3 )

Let your classes, out for the day*

(l±)

Cancel your personal business*

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CHAPTER 5.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RIGHT ASSOCIATION A.

MOTIVATION;

Advantages you will have by belonging to

the correct teachers professional organizations, 1.

PROFESSIONAL INFLUENCE:

If you are a member 1 of

an

association you will be directly responsible for teachers* benefits gained by the organizations. 2.

UP WITH THE TIMES:

By being active in professional

groups you will accpaire knowledge of new/ trends in education. 3.

PROFESSIONAL

SECURITYt

You will have lifelong

associations; that will aid you in securing better positions and more opportunities. B.

DIRECTIONS-:

Helpful hints- about your professional

groups. 1.

OUTSIDE AFFILIATIONS:

How to professionalize your­

self by becoming a member of national and local teachers organizations, a.

Join the overall groups. (1)

The National Education Association is for all teachers in public education.

(It

functions as a coordinator for educational procedures and philosophies throughout the country.)

(2)

The California Teachers Association acts as your representative in all educational matters with the state governing bodies. (It also has many other services such

as a

Credit Union, Purchasing Service, and a Placement Office.) b.

Be a member of an educational organization In your own field.

(This will keep you up to date

on all literature, teaching procedures, current trends, and teacher aids.) INTERNAL. GROUPS: a.

How-to be one of us.

Be a vital cog In the Faculty Club. (1)

It is an excellent method in becoming better acquainted with the rest of the faculty.

(2)

It acts as a barometer in telling you the trends of the school.

(3)

You will be well informed on all secial and academic activities of the school.

b.

Be an active member of the Credit Union. (1)

It acts as a savings device for you.

(2)

You may obtain money when you need it at a low rate of interest.

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS;

Projects to aid you in deter­

mining the beat teachers organizations; for you to join# 1*

INITIAL STEP:

Talk to other faculty members about

the benefits of teachers associations and join the ones that are the moat popular and wdll help you the most. 2.

FOLLOW-UP:

After joining an organ! zaition do every­

thing in your power to further its ideals and its program. D.

EVALUATION:

Samples to determine if you are choosing

your teachers organizations correctly. 1.

TRUE-FALSE:

Place a T or F in the blank space pro­

vided to indicate your answer to each of the follow­ ing statements. a.

( )

You should join

only those groups that will

be of help to you. b*

(

)

You should be a member of a group in your own field only.

c.

( )

You should sit back and watch everyone else In the Faculty Club.

d.

( )

You should join

the Credit Union only if

you need money. 2m

RATING SCALE*

Place an X in the blank space for

each criteria which you have used In selecting the right teachers organization.

29 Determine its scope* Find out if it has great political influence* See if it keeps up with the 1steat educational trends?* Determine if it has any personal services to offer* Total*

30

PART III*

STUDENT PERSONNEL

HOW TO CONFORM TO THE SCHOOL POLICIES AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE STUDENT A chain is as strong as its weakest Link*

A student's

learning process is continuous from the time he awakens in the morning until he falls asleep at night.

You as an

instructor are the most vital link in his chain of know*ledge. If you are not vitally interested in the participation of strengthening this; link, here is the place to discontinue your reading.

31 CHAPTER

6

.

GUIDANCE

HOW TO HELP STUDENTS HELP THEMSELVES A.

MOTIVATION:

Rewards of knowing how to counsel students

wisely* 1*

SELF SATISFACTION:

By helping a student in a pro­

blem and seeing the idea "click 11 in his own mind, you, as the counselor, will have a feeling of some­ thing well done* 2.

JOB SECURITY:

When you counsel students wisely your

reputation as a well-rounded teacher becomes secured* 3*

SELF EDUCATION:

In counseling your students your

own knowledge is enlarged by your experiences in obtaining a solution to the problem. 3*

DIRECTIONS:

Suggestions to use while helping students

make up their minds* 1.

ACADEMIC:

How to help the students take the right

path. a.

Review all available records of the counselee. (1)

Remember that tests are merely an indica­ tion of the student’s abilities*

(2)

Do not make decisions on the student before you see him.

b.

Talk to the student and see what he wishes to do.

(1)

Do not tell the student that he is not fitted for a certain type of work*

(2)

If a student wishes to go into an occupa­ tion for which he has no ability, try to direct his interests into other channels.

(3)

Before you recommend an occupation to a student, be sure that it will interest him. (Students will respect your opinion, take your advice, and frequently go into the wrong type of work.)

(lj-)

Be sure that you have sufficient informa­ tion on all occupations you recommend,

c.

Have follow-up interviews with your students. (1)

Find out how he is progressing.

(2)

Ask him if he has any problems with which you might aid.

PERSONAL:

How to be genuinely interested in the

student*s problems. a.

Always meet your students on an equal basis. (1)

Immediately put your student at ease.

(2)

Treat him as if he were your best friend.

(3)

Feel honored that your student would pick you for his particular problem.

b.

Act as a reference guide if your experience and training does not fit his particular problem.

(1)

If it is a serious problem, ask for time to consider it.

(2)

You might find it advisable to confer with other instructora who are familiar with the student.

(3)

Make your student realize that El Camino has well trained counselors who are willing to aid him with his problems*

C.

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS::

Work to do to help you be a wall-

rounded counselor. 1.

OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION:

Sit in with the depart

mental counselors to see how/ they counsel; observe techniques used and apply them to your own situation 2.

PROFESSIONAL OUTLOOK:

Enroll in a university

graduate course in Vocational Guidance, and use the information obtained from said courses. D.

EVALUATION:

Samples of evaluation techniques that may

be used in determining your ability as a counselor. 1.

TRUE-FALSE:

Place a T or F in the blank space for

your answer to the following statements. a.

( ) You should avoid students who ask for advice.

b.

( ) You should delay solving complicated problems.

BEST ANSWER:

Place the number of the best answer

in the blank space provided. a.

( )

In learning the best way to become a good counselor you should: own solutions. (3)

(2)

(1)

Work out your

Read about counseling.

Watch counselors in action.

(I|_)

Talk

with another teacher. b.

( )

When a student who is in trouble asks you for advice you should:

(1)

Shun the

student to keep yourself out of trouble. (2)

Always handle the problem yourself.

(3)

Do more than just offer advice.

(I4.)

Always send him to the office.

RATING- SCALE:

Place an X in each space for which

you qualify. a.

( ) Sympathetic with students.

b.

( ) Advise only when qualified.

c.

( ) Check cumulative records before advising.

d.

( ) Take time to solve difficult problems.

e.

( ) Unprejudiced in giving advice.

f.

( ) Refer students to more qualified advisors.

g.

( ) Make efforts to study techniques of coun­ seling.

h. (

( ) Keep smiling at all times possible. )

Total.

CHAPTER 7.

RECORDS

HOW TO AVOID UNNECESSARY PAPER WORK A.

MOTIVATION:

Goals to achieve if you handle adminis­

trative records according to the correct procedure• 1*

MORE LEISURE TIME:

By know and system!tizing your

recording program you will have more time for other things• 2.

NON-CERTIFICATED COOPERATION:

If you complete and

submit your records properly and on time you will save the office workers much grief and gain their respect and cooperation. 3.

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL:

When you do everything in

the correct manner and at the right time your administrators will know/ that you are a capable and conscientious instructor. B.

DIRECTIONS: 1.

Some pointers to help you w ith your reports•

FIRST DAYS*

How to systemitize the beginning pro­

cedure. a.

Use class entrance cards. (1)

(See Exhibit D . )

These have been filled out by the students during their registration.

(2)

The cards will be given to you by the Student Personnel Office.

CLASS CARD

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(3)

They have space provided to keep your attendance for the first four weeks. (This procedure is used until your class attendance has leveled off.)

b.

Keep accurate accounts of books needed by your classes* (1)

Check immediately to see who do not have books*

(2)

See how many books are in the bookstore*

(3)

Order deficiencies immediately through the Director of Instruction.

c.

(See Chapter 3*)

Keep an index card record of all that drop

thestudents

in each class* (Youwill turn

into

the Student Personnel Office the class cards of students who have dropped.) (1)

Date

of entrance.

(2)

Date

of drop.

(3)

Three consecutive absences denotes an auto­ matic drop.

(This holds true throughout

the semester. ) ATTENDANCE: a.

How; to know who*s here.

Call the roll yourself for the first few days. (1)

This will aid you in becoming acquainted with your students.

(2)

This will avoid confusion until the number of students is stabilized.

Make a seating chart. (1)

In some classrooms; this practice may not be advisable because of movable chairs.

(2)

Seating charts save time and avoid class confusion.

(3)

This will also aid you in remembering names by association.

Make out your roll book after the first four weeks. (1)

There are two sizes of roll books for your convenience.

(2)

Transfer pertinent data from class cards of all students who enrolled in your classes. (This includes every person including all 11drops”. )

(3)

Be sure that the names are in alphabetical arrangement•

(If.)

Systemitize your method of recording absences, tardinesses, and excused absences.

(5)

Keep all class cards until the end of the semester.

(The Student Personnel Office

will require that you turn In a card for each active member of your clauses.) (6 )

Your roll book must be turned in complete to the Director of Instruction at the end of each semester*

(This is a permanent

record and may be referred to frequently*) d*

Submit weekly attendance reports* (1)

(See Exhibit E * )

These forms will be put in you faculty box on Thursday of each week*

(Z)

Record all absences*

(3)

Make a note of the date of all students that drop during the current week.

(I4.)

Return completed form to the Student Per­ sonnel Office as soon as possible after your last class meeting of the week* (Monday evening of the following week is the deadline.)

GRADES: a*

How to report the final marks.

Pill out semester grade report.

(See Exhibit P.)

(1)

This is given to you previous to mid-term.

(2)

Record names of all students that have enrolled in your classes* all

(30

(This includes

11drops”. )

Put down only the grades of the students who are doing unsatisfactory or falling work*

IL C A M IN O COLLEGE

OFFICE O F

ABSENCE REPORT

C A L IF O R N IA

D IR E C T O R OF S T U D E N T P E R S O N N E L

N S TR U C TO R _________________________________________ W EEK B E G IN N IN G _____________________________________ in stru c tio n s : W r ite th e fu ll nam e, surnam e fir s t, o f each s tu d e n t w ho has been absent fro m class, in th e places >rovided as n e a rly a lp h a b e tic a lly as possible. G ive th e h o u r th e class m eets in th e co lu m n headed "h o u r s " . i ch e ck m a rk in th e c o lu m n in d ic a tin g th e day th e s tu d e n t was absent.

Place

Use as m any separate sheets as are

tecessary.

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INSTRUCTOR M , N Nam es

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SEMESTER GRADE REPORT Sem ester b e g in n in g

19,

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Course Nam e and N u m b e r

-No. o f U n its

SEMESTER

No. o f hoursN o. o f hours-

S ignature o f In s tru c to r

lecture. laboratory.

GRADE

In s tru c to r: L is t th e c o m p le te ro ll fo r th e class m e n tio n e d above in c lu d in g th e nam e o f every s tu d e n t w ho was reg istered fo r th e course. U n d e r R EM AR KS sta te dates o f late e ntran ce , reason fo r I grade, dates o f w ithd ra w al, or any o th e r irre g u la ritie s .

REPORT

The fo llo w in g grades are to be used: A , e x c e lle n t; B, good; C, average; D, passing; F, fa ilu re ; W , w i t h d raw n; I, in co m p le te . A m a rk o f W should be assigned to stu d e n ts w ho w ith d re w w ith in th e fir s t e ig h t wee os S tudents who w ith d re w subsequent to th e e ig h t weeks p erio d should be assigned th e grade th e y were e a rn in g a th e tim e o f w ith d ra w a l to g e th e r w ith a W . Exam ples a r e : ‘ W -B , W -D , W -F etc. T h e grade o f I (in com plete? is to be given upon v e rific a tio n o f illness w h ich d u rin g th e fin a l tw o weeks o f th e sem ester has pre ven te d comple­ tio n o f w ork. In all cases w here an I is g ive n, th e reason m u s t be e xplain ed und er REM ARKS. A c o m p le te s t a t e m e n t o f steps necessary to rem ove th e I grade to g e th e r w ith a copy o f e x a m in a tio n s th a t have been missed, e t c . m u st be file d w ith th e D ire c to r o f In s tru c tio n s in all cases where an I grade is given. NAM ES (List alphabetically, last name first)

M ID -S E M . GRADE

F IN A L GRADE

REMARKS

(ll|i)

This form must b© returned to the Student Personnel Office as soon as possible after mid-term.

(5)

This same report will be returned to you near the end of the semester for the re­ cording of all grades and all "drops" sub­ sequent to mid-term,

b.

Complete class cards. (1)

This done in conjunction with the final filling out of the Semesrter Grade Report.

(2)

Transfer all information that is required on the class card from your roll book.

(3)

Turn in to the Student Personnel Office all final reports on or before the date they are called for.

(You will not get your

warrant for the current period until this rule is; carried out.) ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS t

Projects for making your paper

work easy. 1.

USE OP SUGGESTIONS:

Talk with the employees in the

Student Personnel Office and find out what uses they make of the records that you will be keeping, and then go back to your classes and put what you have learned Into use.

^3 2.

FOLLOW-UP:

Find out what mistakes are made most

often by yourself from the office personnel and correct your procedure* D,

EVALUATION:

Sample evaluation ina/truments; for possible

checking of your recording techniques* 1*

TRUE-FALSE:

Place a T or F in the blank space for

the correct answer for each statement. a.

( ) You should make out your roll book as soon as you have met your classes*

b.

( ) If practical, you should make a seating chart for all your classes.

c.

(

) You should keep a constant check on people who need books.

d.

(

) You should throw- away all class cards of people you drop from class.

e.

( ) You should keep an index card file of all students in your classes*

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Place the number of your answer

for the correct answer to each of the following, a.

(

) In keeping attendance the first few weeks you should: (2)

Mark on the class cards.

Send a paper around the class for

signatures. (1^_)

(1)

(3)

Use your roll book.

Not bother taking roll.

When making out your roll book you should: (1)

Transfer alphabetically all students

who have enrolled in your classes from your class cards*

(2)

Transfer all students

for whom you now; have class cards. (3)

Separate men from women students.

(I].)

Make up your own method.

You should return complete to the office the Weekly Attendance Report:

(1)

By

Friday of the following week.

(2)

By

the following Wednesday.

At the end

of the month.

(I}.)

(3)

By Monday evening of

the following week. In filling out the Semester Grade Report you should record the grades ofr students.

(2)

(1)

All

None of the students.

(3)

Just those doing failing work.

(ij.)

Those students doing unsatisfactory

work.

CHAPTER

8

.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

HOW TO ACT AND REACT AT STUDENT FUNCTIONS A.

MOTIVATION;

Advantages of knowing, how to lead your club

groups. 1*

STUDENT APPRECIATION:

Your students will realize

that you are interested in their well being and thereby make your teaching situation as pleasant as possible. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

By taking an active part in

your club!s activities you will be attaining the student*s viewpoints: from their practical experiences. 3.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTEREST:

If your club Is active and

always doing things that are beneficial to the school the officers will take notice of who is behind it all. B.

DIRECTIONS:

Suggestions that will aid you with your

student work outside the classroom. 1.

ACADEMIC: a.

How. to correlate classroom activities,

Attend all meetings of the clubs you sponsor. (1)

Deep the members; on the academic level.

(2)

Do not use a classroom attitude.

(3)

Motivate the members to want to participate in the club activities.

b.

Contribute adequate time to the club. (1)

Publicize in your classes*

(2)

Obtain audio-visual aids with the student*s interest in mind.

(3) c.

(Preview before using.)

Arrange useful field trips.

Instill professional thinking and behavior. (1)

Allow members to voice their opinion on matters pertinent to the purposes of the club.

(2)

Evaluate but do not criticize ideas pre­ sented by the members.

(3)

Aid in the obtaining of guesst speakers in the field.

(Be familiar with the speaker

and know? that he can present his ideas in a way that will be clear and interesting for all members.) SOCIAL: a.

How to mingle outside the classroom,

Be the sponsor and not the master of the club* (1)

Let the officers run it with you acting as; an advisor only.

(2)

Do not interfere unless something is adverse to school policy.

(3)

It will not be long before you will be known as one of them and not just an instructor, or a sponsor.

Act as a cushion between the administration and the club• (1)

Talk to administrators when you are not sure of school sanction on issues brought before the club#

(2)

Be sure that all initiation practices are acceptable to the administration before they are used#

Aid as much as you can in formulating outside activities. (1)

Suggest places for the function.

(2)

Speak with the people in charge of the place.

(3)

After the place has been chosen check with the Director of Student Personnel.

Be a member of the group at the clubfs social affairs. (1)

Be a chaperone but not the staid type.

(£)

Try to enjoy yourself and you will soon find that you will.

(3)

Be as lax with restrictions as the students will let you.

Cm

ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:

Projects that will aid you In

being a qualified club sponsor. 1*

PLAY SAFE:

Interview the Director of Student

Personnel to find what is expected of you as a club sponsor according to the sohool’s philosophy and put it Into action* 2*

NEW IDEAS:

Enroll in a university graduate course

in co-curricular activities and apply information obtained that would be applicable to D.

EVALUATION:

A rating soale to determine

qualified as a club sponsor.

your club. whether you are

(Place an X in each space

for which you qualify.) a.

( ) You do not use a classroom attitude.

b.

( ) Your members are motivated into activity.

c.

( )

You publicize your club*s functions in your classes.

d.

( )

You arrange useful field trips.

e.

( )

You allow the members to voice their opinion.

f.

( ) You evaluate but do not criticize.

g*

( ) You are the sponsor and not the master

of the

club • h.

( )

You act as a cushion between the administration and the club.

i.

( )

You aid in the formulation of outside acti­ vities.

(

)

Total.