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Introduction to Education

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General

Prefix

CELD

Course Number

200

Course ID

00227567-2024-05-13

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Education

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Introduction to the field of education including importance of 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. Field experience in area schools.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Participate in building a community of learning through interaction with peers and the instructor, sharing work and ideas, and begin to develop a work ethos.

Outcome

Demonstrate communication skills required for effective classroom teaching, management, and leadership.

Outcome

Evaluate future roles as they relate to professional, social, and civic responsibilities as future teachers beyond expertise in ECE, SPED, Elementary or Secondary content areas.

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Relate the importance of collaboration between teachers, students, and families/caregivers to creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom community.

Outcome

Analyze federal, state, and local levels of governance for teachers and educational organizations.

Outcome

Describe a commitment to equity and the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and students from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Describe how schools are organized within the larger community and how schools and community partner to influence teachers' work.

Outcome

Analyze how inclusion and equity in teaching and learning influence educational opportunity.

Outcome

Discuss laws related to student rights and teacher responsibilities, including mandatory reporting laws and rules of professional conduct in the Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers.

Outcome

Articulate the need for self-reflection and self-assessment, as well as areas of research, resources, and organizations for ongoing professional development.

Outcome

Explain the historical and philosophical foundations of education and their influences on the field of education, instructional strategies, and student learning.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Role of the teacher – the life of a teacher. Complexities of teaching. 10%
Professional standards for teachers, licensure requirements, and beginning a professional, standards based portfolio. 10%
Rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, schools. Laws/legal issues of teaching. 10%
Local, state and national graduation and content standards for students. 10%
Structure and organization of schools including early childhood and family education, elementary, middle, and high school education, and special education. 10%
History of education in the United States including early childhood and family education, elementary, middle, and high school education, and special education. 5%
Technology and education. 5%
Introduction to educational theories and practices of early childhood and family education, elementary, middle, and high school education, and special education. 5%
Basic lesson planning and introduction to instructional strategies. 10%
Developing a personal teaching philosophy. 10%
Field experience. 10%
Employment trends, issues and skills. 5%

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