EDUC& 202 - Introduction to Education

5 Credits

Overview of education in America, covering the historical, philosophical and social foundation of education. Students will also study current issues and trends regarding curriculum, instructional strategies, law and ethics, teaching as a profession, local concerns and the future of education. Opportunities are provided for observation and integration of information as related to K-12 education.

Course Note Previously EDUC 110.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Winter Online

Designed to Serve Professional-technical students for the AAS degree in paraeducation. Transfer students as emphasis area credit.
Active Date 2014-10-27

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. PURPOSE OF SCHOOLS
II. INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES ON EDUCATION
III. FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN EDUCATION
IV. PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
V. CURRICULUM
VI. THE TEACHING PROFESSION
VII. TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL
VIII. SOCIAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
IX. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
X. THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will articulate past, present and future issues of concern to educators and society in the field of education.

Students will describe the structure and function of education at the local level in Washington state; roles of school boards, administrators, principals, teachers and support staff; funding; and politics.

Students will apply classroom learning and outside reading to real-life teaching and learning experiences.

Students will recall and distinguish between major educational philosophies and theories, historical events, and curriculum models that influence American education.

Students will relate the concepts and concerns regarding teacher training and employment issues, both historically and currently.

Students will research and apply practical uses of technology.