Overview
This is an introductory course that investigates national and local issues of educational policies and life in schools and classrooms. A combination of practical field experience, personal reflection, discourse, and research are used to explore issues that impact students, teachers, schools, and society. Reflective practice is used as a foundation for the study of teaching and learning. The macro and micro socio-cultural contexts of education across diverse settings are examined. Students have the opportunity to contribute to a school community and to clarify decisions about becoming a teacher. Students should be registered for EDUC 310 and EDUC 310L concurrently.Logistics
Two sections of this course are typically offered in the Fall and the Spring semesters. Some course activities are conducted in the course Blackboard ® site. Learning Outcomes:- Describe the historical development of schools.
- Analyze the purpose and effects of legislation and policies on the U.S. education system.
- Explain the diverse nature of student populations.
- Identify educational pioneers and theorists and explore the contribution each has made to education.
- Identify effective pedagogy for active learning in the classroom.
- Evaluate a variety of ethics and value issues effecting education.
- Make reflective judgments about dispositions, professional goals, interests, and abilities as related to a career in education.
- Contribute to a school as a teacher’s assistant and apply education concepts and theories in an authentic context.