MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Education

C.	Course Number and Title: EDUT 1010 Introduction to Education

D.	Course Coordinator: Heiden Secrist-Eichorn

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional

Authors: Kauchak & Eggen

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 6th

ISBN: 9780134026404 (Loose-leaf bundled with Access Card – Access Card is NOT Required)

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course is designed to help individuals understand the need for professionalism in education, the historical philosophical contexts, the governmental and economic contexts, challenges of meeting students’ diverse educational needs, curriculum models and instruction, and the major legal issues facing the education community.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech	Communication VALUE Rubric - Research Presentation
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate familiarity with the themes of the American education system by citing examples of specific issues for the themes and their impact on the field of education.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 6, 10 & 13 Class Activity: Weeks 10 & 13 Mid Term: Week 7 Final: Week 16
Describe the historical purpose of education in American society by explaining major issues, ideologies, and interactions with social stratification affecting today’s education system.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 3, 4 & 6 Class Activity: Weeks 3, 4, 6 Research Paper: Week 13 Article Review: Week 8 Mid Term: Week 7
Describe the power, influence, and trends of the federal, state, and local government in providing educational equity in various types of school districts.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 6 & 10 STEM Presentation: Week 10 Class Activity: Week 10 Mid Term: Week 7 Final: Week 16
Describe the changing roles of students, teachers, and parents in American schools.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 3 & 4 Class Activity: Weeks 3 & 4 Research Paper: Week 13 Mid Term: Week 7
Describe how demographic changes affect teachers’ expectations and responses to diversity.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 2 & 3 Class Activity : Weeks 2 & 3 Mid Term: Week 7
Describe the teacher’s role in overcoming barriers posed by various demographic characteristics such as race, social class, ethnicity, English language proficiency, gender, sexuality, and ability.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 13 Class Activity: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 13 Philosophy Questionnaire: Week 4 Mid Term: Week 7 Final: Week 17
Describe professional expectations of teachers such as knowledge, skills, dispositions, and ethics.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 8, 10, 11 & 14 Class Activities: Weeks 8, 10 & 11 Teaching Philosophy: Week 11 Final: Week 17
Identify the current process and standards for preparing teachers for professional pursuits.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 8, 10, 13 & 14 Class Activity: Weeks 8, 10, & 13 Final: Week 17
Describe the developing characteristics of Ohio educator requirements and continuing professional development opportunities.	Chapter Question: Weeks 8, 10, 13 & 14 Class Activity: Weeks 8, 10 & 13 Final: Week 17

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Date	Topic	Reading Assignments	Assignments Due
Week 1	Introductions Review of Syllabus Overview of Course	Chapter 1
Week 2	Do I Want to Be a Teacher? Chapter 1	Chapter 2 & 3	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 3	Changes in American Society Chapter 2 & Student Diversity Chapter 3	Chapter 4 & 5	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 4	Education in the United States Chapter 4 Education Philosophy Chapter 5	Chapter 6	Discussion Questions Answer any two questions
Week 5	Choosing a School Chapter 6	Chapter 7	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 6	Mid-Term Exam Study Guide Governance and Finance Chapter 7	Study :)	Article Review Due Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 7	Mid Term Exam	Chapter 8	Midterm Exam
Week 8	School Law Chapter 8	Chapter 9	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 9 Week 10	The School Curriculum Chapter 9 Classroom Management Chapter 10	Chapter 10 Chapter 11	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions Research Paper Outline Due Discussion Questions -Answer any two questions
Week 11	Becoming an Effective Teacher Chapter 11	Chapter 12	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions Last Day to W/D
Week 12	Educational Reform Chapter 12	Chapter 13	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions Research Paper Due
Week 13	Developing as a Professional Chapter 13 Present Research Papers	Discussion Questions - Answer any two questions
Week 14	Present Research Papers
Week 15	Final Exam	Final Exam
Week 16	PROJECTS & Wrap Ups

N.	Course Assignments:

Create IPDP

Computerized lab assignments

Chapter Questions and/or quizzes

Video Reflection

Class Activities

Article Review

Web Assignments

Philosophy Questionnaire

Research and Presentation Paper

State Required Paperwork

STEM Presentation

Midterm Exam

Final Exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3