EDUT 1010 - Introduction to Education

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Education

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to help the candidate understand that teaching is a profession from infancy through school age, the need for professionalism, 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. This course meets the Ohio Transfer Articulation Guidelines. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide 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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Describe the changing roles ofstudents, teachers, and parents in American schools.	Chapter Questions: Weeks 3 & 4 Class Activity: Weeks 3 & 4 Research Paper: Week 13 Mid Term: Week 7
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link