EDUC 450 - Social and Legal Foundations of Education 5 Credits Examines the historical, philosophical, political and cultural foundation of the U.S. education system and their impact on contemporary teaching and learning. Topics include: historical foundations of education; major educational philosophies; school governance and finance; laws related to learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities (e.g., for educational equity, appropriate education for learners with disabilities, confidentiality, privacy, appropriate treatment of learners, reporting in situations related to possible child abuse); teaching as a profession, including coders of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant law policy. This course introduces participants to the relevant historical and current legal and social issues concerning the education of students with disabilities in the state of Washington and the United States.
Pre-requisite(s) ENGL& 101 min. 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening, Online, Weekend Designed to Serve BAS in Teaching Students Active Date 20200401T13:21:28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Laws in Education:
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Laws related to learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities
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Confidentiality and Privacy (FERPA)
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Mandated Reporting
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Appropriate treatment of learners
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School governance and finance
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Social issues concerning the education of students with disabilities in Washington State and the US.
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Codes of ethics
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Professional standards of practice and relevant law policy
Social and HIstorical Foundations:
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Historical foundations of education and major educational philosophies
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Explain the impact of population shifts and the importance of cultural proficiency in relationship to public education systems
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Identify the importance of cultural proficiency in relationship to public education systems and shifting population dynamics
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Discuss the connection between public schools and sociological issues and trends
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Awareness of political issues and how they influence public education at the Federal, State and Local levels
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Apply knowledge about the evolving model of public education by considering historical and current perspectives on school reform
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Address contemporary issues in education including the development of methods to integrate technology within the scope of differentiated instruction.
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Connecting public schools with sociological issues and trends
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Describe the important political issues that influence public education at the Federal, State and Local levels
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Applying the knowledge about the changing model of public education by considering historical and current perspectives on school reform
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Explore contemporary issues in education with the integration of technology to differentiate instruction
Student Learning Outcomes Define and Identify concepts related to the historical and philosophical foundations of education in the U.S.
Can explain characteristics of the current PESB requirement that all teacher candidates are “well-prepared to exhibit the knowledge and skills of culturally responsive educators” and its relation to the equity goals set by the State of Washington.
Identify and explain federal and state legislation that affects children, families, and programs for children with disabilities
Can refer to and comply with Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) as they apply to the design and implementation of early intervention, special education, and related services.
Explain the documentation, development, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and 504 plans as they are constructed on based on federal law in collaboration with team members and families.
Identify issues of culture and social justice and their impact on education, schools, teaching, and advocate for the diverse needs of each student.
Familiarize resources with intellectual and practical tools to become an active, collaborative and engaged member of the teacher profession in WA State.
Integrate knowledge and skills developed through field experiences with the content of the program’s coursework by reflecting on practicum experience.
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