Survey of history, philosophy, principles, issues and trends in American Education. Includes opportunities for observations of educational models and exploration of career paths. Credit cannot be earned in both EDUC& 201 and EDUC& 202. Course may include fieldwork. (Formerly EDUC& 201)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of ENGL 099 or placement in ENGL& 101..
Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Describe the history, philosophy, and principles of the American education system.
- Discuss current issues, trends, and career opportunities in Education.
- Describe current principles of behavior guidance and their influence on learning.
- Compare and contrast developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment strategies.
- Recognize the need to differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse students.
- Explain how teaching and learning are influenced by individual experiences, abilities, culture, and prior learning.
- Describe the impact of American’s changing demographics and the implications for the classroom.
Define the role of the educator in the program setting.
Institutional Outcomes
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context
Course Content Outline
- Why Teach?
- What can the new teacher expect?
- What is a School and What is it for?
- Who are Today’s Students in a Diverse Society?
- What Social Problems Affect Today’s Students?
- What is Taught?
- What Makes a Teacher Effective?
- What Should Teachers Know about Technology and Its Impact on Schools?
- What Are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers?
- What Are the Philosophical Foundations of American Education?
- What is The History of America’s Struggle for Educational Opportunity?
- How Are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed?
- How Should Education Be Reformed?
- What Are your Job Options in Education?
- What Can the New Teacher Expect?
- What Does it Mean to Be a Professional?
Department Guidelines
Course may include, but not limited to the following activities:
- Why Teach?
- What can the new teacher expect?
- What is a School and What is it for?
- Who are Today’s Students in a Diverse Society?
- What Social Problems Affect Today’s Students?
- What is Taught?
- What Makes a Teacher Effective?
- What Should Teachers Know about Technology and Its Impact on Schools?
- What Are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers?
- What Are the Philosophical Foundations of American Education?
- What is The History of America’s Struggle for Educational Opportunity?
- How Are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed?
- How Should Education Be Reformed?
- What Are your Job Options in Education?
- What Can the New Teacher Expect?
- What Does it Mean to Be a Professional