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Course: |
EDU 221
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Title: | Introduction to Education |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Education |
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Course Description: | Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Max Credit: | |
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Status Notes: | This course blends the Introduction to Education courses |
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| S: offered throughout the Community Colleges is Colorado. |
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Course Notes: | 9/30/03 - edits to description, competencies & outline |
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Origin Notes: | ACC |
STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Analyze the historical and political influences on schooling in the United States
II. Demonstrate knowledge of governmental bodies that influence education
III. Formulate a personal philosophy of education
IV. Examine social trends and issues related to schooling
V. Explain and understand school and teacher accountability
VI. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues involving schooling
VII. Examine assessment theory and practice
VIII. Demonstrate comprehension of school funding at the federal, state and local level
IX. Identify how culture, socialization, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism affect teachers, students, and schools in the US
X Identify language and literacy concepts as they relate to students from many cultures and language backgrounds
XI. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate technology in classroom settings
XII. Demonstrate comprehension of what is required to become a teacher in the state of Colorado
XIII. Demonstrate oral and written proficiencies through class activities and assignments
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Influences on the United States Educational System
A. Historical
B. Political
C. Governmental
D. Social Trends
E. Financial
F. Legal
II. Teaching as a Career
A. Philosophy
B. Accountability
C. Technology
D. Classroom Diversity
E. Assessment
III. Diversity in the Classroom
A. Cultural identity and awareness
B. Language
C. Exceptional Child
D. Gender
E. Socio-economic
IV. Teaching in Colorado
A. Requirements to become a teacher
B. Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers
C. Colorado Model Content Standards for K-12 students
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Arapahoe Community College |
ACC |
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Community College of Aurora |
CCA |
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Colorado Community College Sys |
CCCS |
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Community College of Denver |
CCD |
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Colorado Northwestern CC |
CNCC |
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Front Range Community College |
FRCC |
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Lamar Community College |
LCC |
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Morgan Community College |
MCC |
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Northeastern Junior College |
NJC |
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Otero College |
OJC |
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Pueblo Community College |
PCC |
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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Trinidad State College |
TSJC |
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