EDUC& 202: Introduction to Education

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Class Program

Education

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092581

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Introduction to education as a professional career. Explores real issues of schooling, skills, and knowledge they will need to be successful professionals: survey of history, philosophy, principles, issues, and trends in American Education. This includes opportunities for observations of educational models and exploration of career paths. (Formerly EDUC 200).

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ENGL& 101, or equivalent, or instructor’s signature

Course Learning Outcomes

Articulate the roles and responsibilities of educators as well as the personal and professional qualities of successful teachers.

Identify, demonstrate and evaluate teaching strategies, methods and assessment that accommodate all students within a typical classroom and relate to the Essential Academic Learning Requirements

Demonstrate an understanding of typical child development and learning theories.

Develop a personal philosophy of education based on an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education.

Outline the legal, ethical and moral issues related to educating all children.

Develop an awareness and respect for diversity among children, families, and colleagues, including issues such as gender, language, and culture.

Articulate the organizational structure of schools and their role in communities

Develop the ability to practice reflective inquiry on beliefs, attitudes and actions

Make or affirm a tentative career choice and gain knowledge of how and where to secure employment.

Core Topics

The requirements, benefits and challenges of teaching
Society’s demand for teachers within different geographical areas, specialized subject areas, and of color/disabilities
The rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and schools
Professional code of ethics and legal issues in education
Identifying students at risk
Cultural diversity/Cultural Competency
Meeting the needs of Culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse students
History of education in America
Philosophies of education
Stages of child development
Bloom’s taxonomy
Common core standards
Pedagogy in instruction and assessment
Lesson plan creation, delivery, and evaluation with emphasis on differentiated curriculum
Becoming a professional teacher – basic skills required testing (WEST-B), teacher certification requirements, assessments and evaluation systems (Teacher Principal Evaluation Program – TPEP)