COURSE SYLLABUS
EDUC 2300-FOUNDATIONS FOR TEACHING
CLASS HOURS: 3 CREDIT HOURS: 3
NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
EDUC 2300-FOUNDATIONS FOR TEACHING
CLASS HOURS: 3 CREDIT HOURS: 3
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the roles of the professional teacher, teaching career, and the teaching/learning process. The course also provides a survey of the sociological, historical, legal, and philosophical foundations of American education. Particular attention will be given to educating teachers as leaders for the 21st century. Thirty hours of field experience.
PREREQUISITE: EDUC 2100; DSPR 0800 AND DSPW0800 OR APPROPRIATE ENTRANCE SCORES.
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED:
E - TEXT combined from: McGraw-Hill
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lecture, Discussion/recitation, Seminar, Skill/activity, Laboratory, Field Experience, Studio, Multi-Media, Practicum/clinic, Other.
EVALUATION METHODS:
Portfolio 30%
Field Study 30%
Tests/Quizzes 30%
Oral Presentation 5% Field Experience
Seminar/Class Participation 5%
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100%
GRADING SCALE:
100 - 90 A
89 - 80 B
79 - 70 C
69 - 65 D
64 or below F
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT: Students are expected to follow the attendance policy as described by each instructor
COURSE OBJECTIVES: After successful completion of the course, the student will:
1. Be able to define and evaluate the role of the professional teacher as a leader for the 21st century.
2. Be able to identify and analyze the contextual factors that affect the teaching-learning processes.
3.Have a broad exposure to the realities and intellectual context of the profession of teaching.
4.Develop an insight of the interactions between the teacher and students and effective classroom management and teaching skills.
5. Become informed of major and social and technological trends and their effects on education
6. Be able to evaluate his/her own potential as a prospective teacher.
COURSE CONTENT: For the following units, the student will complete and interview report, a field experience assignment, some research projects, and other assignments based on readings in the textbook and other professional literature related to educational topics.
UNIT 1 Teachers and Learners.
The role of the teacher
Teacher effectiveness
Technology in Education
Student diversity
Social issues and children at risk
Educational opportunities
READING: CHAPTERS 1.2.3
UNIT 2 THE SCHOOL AND CURRICULUM
Functions of school and education reforms
Community and school relations
School practices and climate
Types of curriculum
Exploring curriculum issues of the 21st century school
Goals of education
READING: CHAPTERS 4, 6, 7
UNIT 4 TOMORROW
The first classroom
Contextual factors affecting the teacher-learning process
The relationship and interaction between teacher and student
The Portfolio
READING: CHAPTERS 12 AND 13
UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM
Review for the final exam
The final exam
INSTITUTIONAL POLICY STATEMENTS:
PLAGIARISM STATEMENT: " Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited."
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: In order for the college to make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, the student must contact the Center for Students with disabilities and present a Faculty Accommodation Form to each instructor. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, the following: extended time on tests, alternative test location or format, interpreter services, and note taking services. When possible, students should request accommodations prior to the beginning of each semester. Testing accommodations must be arranged prior to scheduled test date. No accommodations will be provided without approval from the Center for Students with Disabilities.
CHILDREN ON CAMPUS POLICY: Campus policy prohibits bringing children to classrooms or labs.
CLASSROOM/LABORATORY CONDUCT POLICY: "The instructor has the primary responsibility for control over classroom/laboratory behavior and maintenance of academic integrity and can order the temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom/laboratory of any student engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct violating the general rules and regulations of the college. Extended or permanent exclusion from the classroom/laboratory or further disciplinary communication device such as pagers, cellular phones, etc. must either be turned off or set so it will not interrupt the class."
EMERGENCY EVACUATION STATEMENT: In case of any building evacuation, students are to proceed under the direction of their instructor to the nearest exit in an orderly manner. The nearest exit for this classroom is located
To ensure your safety, everyone will move to
[Each instructor is to identify the nearest exit for each classroom and the designated safe area.] No one is allowed to re-enter the building until official notification is given.
EDUC 2300 FOUNDATIONS FOR TEACHING
DAILY SYLLABUS
SPRING, 2005
INSTRUCTOR: MR. KLOCK EMAIL: teacher@chartertn.net
1/17 Syllabus, class documents; policy sheet and information form; class webpage. INTRODUCTION. Chapter 2; STUDENT DIVERSITY
1/19 Teachers associations; STEA; Chapter 3; TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS
1/24 UNIT 11 - SCHOOLS AND CURRICULUM - CHAPTER 4 - SCHOOLS: CHOICES
1/26 CHAPTER 6 - WHAT STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
1/31 CHAPTER 7 - STANDARDS, TESTING, AND WHO CONTROLS CURRICULUM
2/2 REVIEW FOR UNIT 1 AND UNIT 11 TEST
2/7 TEST - UNIT 1 AND UNIT II
2/9 UNIT THREE - TOMORROW - CHAPT. 12 - STRUGGLE FOR ED. OPP.
2/14. UNIT III - TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
2/16 VIDEO - TECHONOLOGY
2/21 Video - New Schools new teachers
2/23 Video - Making a difference - Great teachers
2/28 Educational reform; Chapter 5; Redefining America's schools; Chapter 5
3/6 -3/10 SPRING BREAK
3/14 REVIEW FOR UNIT 11 TEST
3/17 Test Unit II
3/21 VIDEO..
3/23 Individual discussion of Observations - VIDEO
3/28 Individual discussion of Observations - VIDEO
3/30 Individual discussion of Observations - VIDEO
4/4 Individual discussion of Observations - VIDEO
4/6 UNIT 111 TOMORROW - CHAPTER - 12 - STRUGGLE FOR ED. OPP.
4/11 UNIT 111 - TOMORROW - CHAPTER 13 - TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
4/13 PROJECT BASED LEARNING - VIDEO
4/14 - 4/16 - HOLIDAY
4/18 - REVIEW FOR UNIT 111 TEST
4/20 - TEST UNIT III
4/25 - VIDEO
4/27 REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
5/1 - LAST CLASS BEFORE FINAL EXAMS
*This daily syllabus is subject to change. The instructor will inform students of any changes ahead of time.