EDUC 110 Introduction to Education
Students will examine the basic principles and philosophical traditions of Western and American Education. Students will also evaluate the trends, issues, and career opportunities and options in contemporary education. A 15-hour Field Experience outside of class time is required. Students are placed in a Howard County Public School or may use a K-12 school where they are employed.
Hours Weekly
3
Course Objectives
- Explain the varied aspects of teaching, including the knowledge and skill characteristics of effective teachers, to become aware of the current realities in today’s classrooms.
- Relate significant social, cultural, historical, financial, and philosophical developments in American education to contemporary issues and the development and change of curriculum and educational practices.
- Describe how exceptionalities, individual differences, culture and diversity, and experiences affect equity, teaching, and schools including the impact on growth and development, schooling, student performance, and success.
- Explain how the characteristics of schools and the curriculum are a reflection of societal and cultural values and principles.
- Apply fundamental/basic rudiments of school law, articulating those laws that have shaped basic educational policy.
- Discuss ethical standards of the teaching profession by identifying ethical and unethical teacher behaviors and explaining the consequences of unethical behavior.
- Analyze and interpret various kinds of student data, examining the role that standards and assessment of student learning have in today's classroom.
- Identify major events and figures in the history of education.
- Select and use appropriate technologies to design and/or deliver instruction, to increase student engagement, and to best support the learning needs of a diverse student population.
- Use selected technology tools to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, school administrators, parents, and with and between students.
- Identify and analyze legal and ethical issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.
Course Objectives
- Explain the varied aspects of teaching, including the knowledge and skill characteristics of effective teachers, to become aware of the current realities in today’s classrooms.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
- Relate significant social, cultural, historical, financial, and philosophical developments in American education to contemporary issues and the development and change of curriculum and educational practices.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Construct an understanding of those terms and concepts of teacher education classroom scenarios, applying them through problem solving and reflection.
- Describe how exceptionalities, individual differences, culture and diversity, and experiences affect equity, teaching, and schools including the impact on growth and development, schooling, student performance, and success.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Comprehend the nature of schooling, the meaning of learning, the stages of development, and the social and psychological elements of development.
- Explain how the characteristics of schools and the curriculum are a reflection of societal and cultural values and principles.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Comprehend the nature of schooling, the meaning of learning, the stages of development, and the social and psychological elements of development.
- Apply fundamental/basic rudiments of school law, articulating those laws that have shaped basic educational policy.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
- Discuss ethical standards of the teaching profession by identifying ethical and unethical teacher behaviors and explaining the consequences of unethical behavior.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Comprehend those behaviors that comprise the ethical standards of the teaching profession, that inform ethical decisions and actions, as they relate to students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community.
- Analyze and interpret various kinds of student data, examining the role that standards and assessment of student learning have in today's classroom.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Construct an understanding of those terms and concepts of teacher education classroom scenarios, applying them through problem solving and reflection.
- Identify major events and figures in the history of education.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
- Select and use appropriate technologies to design and/or deliver instruction, to increase student engagement, and to best support the learning needs of a diverse student population.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Written, collaborative evaluation and observation of technology tools in the classroom
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Technological Literacy Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
Demonstrate the ability to use classroom technology practices of technology-proficient educators in 21st century schools with attention to the legal, social, and ethical issues related to this technology use.
Degree: Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education - A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the learning process, as well as child and adolescent development, with an emphasis on students with special needs.
Degree: Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education - A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
Engage in ethical reasoning in the educational field.
- Use selected technology tools to facilitate effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, school administrators, parents, and with and between students.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Written, collaborative evaluation and observation of technology tools in the classroom
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Technological Literacy Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (Transfer)
1. Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (Transfer)
4. Demonstrate the ability to use classroom technology practices of technology-proficient educators in 21st century schools with attention to the legal, social, and ethical issues related to this technology use.
- Identify and analyze legal and ethical issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Technological Literacy Rubric
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (Transfer)
1. Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.
Degree: Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree (Transfer)
4. Demonstrate the ability to use classroom technology practices of technology-proficient educators in 21st century schools with attention to the legal, social, and ethical issues related to this technology use.