Introduction to Education
General
Prefix
SPED
Course Number
200
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Introduces students to the broad field of education including focus on children and families, the role of the teacher, the role of schools and educational programs in communities and the broader society, history and philosophy of education, educational futures, teacher education knowledge base, and contemporary issues. Same as CFS/ED 200.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the history of the U. S. educational system and how its philosophy has changed and evolved since its inception.
Outcome
Define the role of a teacher as a public employee and the responsibility for obtaining and maintaining licensure.
Outcome
Articulate the role of schools as an organization within the larger community context.
Outcome
Identify the relevant aspects of the systems within which the teacher operates.
Outcome
Evaluate how curricular emphases differ within the context of cultural and global changes.
Outcome
Identify student rights and teacher responsibilities to obtain equal and appropriate educational opportunities for all students.
Outcome
Identify factors in a student`s environment outside school; including family circumstances, community environments, health and economic conditions that may influence student learning.
Outcome
Describe issues related to confidentiality, privacy, and appropriate treatment of students.
Outcome
Describe situations of known or suspected abuse or neglect that would require mandated reporting.
Outcome
Apply the standards of professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota teachers to classroom situations.
Dependencies
Courses
SPED200
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
SPED200
is a
completion requirement
for: