Introduction to Education

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

200

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Children and families, the role of the teacher, the role of schools and educational programs in communities and society, history and philosophy of education, educational futures, teacher education knowledge base, and contemporary issues. Same as SPED/ED 200.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Examine the role of education in a pluralistic society.

Outcome

Examine strategies for organizing and managing schools.

Outcome

Apply knowledge of historical and philosophical bases of education.

Outcome

Examine the broad field of education.

Outcome

Examine relationship of families to children’s learning.

Outcome

Examine the role of schools and educational programs in society.

Outcome

Examine contemporary issues in education.

Outcome

Examine future issues in education.

Outcome

Examine broad perspectives about students and teaching.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking skills in observation of students and teachers on site.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking skills in evaluation of text and readings.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking skills in self-assessment: prior educational experiences, values and perceptions about teaching and students.

Dependencies

Courses

CFS200 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

CFS200 is a completion requirement for: