The Teacher Preparation Teams require instructors to include a statement on their syllabi that addresses attendance and participation, academic honesty, and problem solving.

In addition, a statement about accommodating people with disabilities is required.

Statements that must be in all Teacher Preparation Program syllabi 

Attendance and Participation (This statement applies to all undergraduate TE classes.  TE 501 and 502 allow for 4 absences with notification from the field each semester.) 

Regular on-time attendance and full participation in class is critical to learning.  Of course, illness and other emergencies cannot be avoided.  If you are unable to attend a class session, you must call or email the instructor in advance.  Similarly, you must call your mentor teacher in advance if you are unable to meet a field visit commitment.  You must make up all field absences.  If you are unable to attend school, you need to call your mentor teacher in advance.  Do not rely on your peers to relay messages-make sure you communicate directly with your mentor.

This course is planned on the assumption that you will come on time and come prepared to participate.  The instructor reserves the right to adjust your grade as a response to absences or excessive tardiness.

In accordance with the Teacher Preparation Program's Professional Conduct Policy, attendance and punctuality in class meetings and field experiences are critical to your success in this course and in the Program.  It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the policy which is in your Team Handbook and on the web at http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/infostu/infostu/conductpolicy.htm.  In the case of recurring absences or tardiness, your Team Coordinator will be notified and you may be required to attend a meeting regarding your attendance.  More than two absences in class or in your field placement will affect your grade and may result in a failing grade for the course.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

We assume that the student is honest and that all course work and examinations represent the student's own work.  Violations of the academic integrity policy such as cheating, plagiarism, selling course assignments or academic fraud are grounds for academic action and/or disciplinary sanction as described in the university's student conduct code.
Incidents of plagiarism are taken very seriously and will be pursued.  Students are strongly cautioned not to copy any text verbatim or use someone else's ideas on class quizzes, tests, reports, projects, or other class assignments without using appropriate quotations and source citations.
For University regulations on academic dishonesty and plagiarism, refer to http://www.vps.msu.edu/SpLife/rule32.htm
http://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/plagiarism.html


Problem solving

If you have problems with the course or the instructor, you must first speak with the instructor about the situation.  If the problem cannot not resolved at that level of interaction, then you may contact the faculty course or subject area leader, and after that, the team coordinator or team leader.  (Names and contact information for the relevant individuals can be found in the Secondary Team Handbook located at :
http://ed-web2.educ.msu.edu/team4/

Below is the Accommodations for Disabilities statement that should appear in all syllabi:

Accommodations for Disabilities:  Students with disabilities should contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities to establish reasonable accommodations. For an appointment with a counselor, call 353-9642 (voice) or 355-1293 (TTY).  Instructors in the course may request a VISA Form  (Verified Individual Student Accommodations Form) from a student requesting services.