Course Description:
This course will introduce learners to historical and current issues within the realm of the Education profession,
as well as theories and theorists, and pedagogy fundamentals to the education profession as it exists. Learners will be obligated
to become familiar with individuals such as Dewey, Bloom, Toffler, Kohlberg, Brofenbrenner, and Gardener. Topics and issues
that would be covered additionally within the course would those such as meeting the needs of diverse student populations,
school policies and procedures, as well as the role of technology within the learning environment.
Instructional methodology, effective teaching practices, planning, implementation, assessment methods and more, are
all pedagogical strategies that will be covered. This course is used to determine or yet prescreen teacher candidates, whom
wish to enter the teaching profession. Students will be engaged in discussions of their view of teaching vis a vis textbook
readings and field observations; and asked to think critically, and make classroom presentations about specific educational
issues. Each student is expected to complete twenty observation hours in elementary and secondary schools, and complete a field observation report.
Instructional Methodologies:
Lecture; small group discussions and presentations; and reflective dialogue, unless you are an online student
Prerequisites:
General Education Courses
Text Book: Learning To Teach,
7th Edition by Richard I. Arends
ISBN #0073230081
Future Teacher Education Students will be able
to implement appropriate projects, activities, and methodologies that will embrace and promote basic educational practices.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand some of the basic tenets of the
teaching profession.
2. Become aware of existing teaching practices
in the Texas
and abroad, including the organization of elementary, middle school, and high school curricula
3. Gain first-hand familiarity through field observations
of teaching roles, goals, methods, and curricula in public elementary and secondary schools, and related educational facilities,
including writing of field observation reports.
4. Understand the multicultural dimensions and
mandates of American public schools, including addressing the learning needs of a diverse student body
5. Develop the ability to think critically about
current educational issues by analyzing advantages and disadvantages of certain educational approaches during class discussions
and presentations.
Comprehensive
Examination 100 points
The final exam will
address the major issues and concepts discussed in our readings and class discussions. The format of the exam will be discussed
later in the semester. Final exam will be held on
Make-Up Policy.
Please note that
I do not give incompletes unless there is a medical emergency. All papers and assignments should be turned in on time and
should reflect college-level competencies in writing.
Student Assessment
Each assignment will
be given a number grade. Attached is a copy of the grading criteria I use for written papers. I adhere to the following grading
scale in determining your final grade for the class:
Criteria for Grading:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
below 60 F
Class Policy on Attendance:
Class attendance is mandatory. In case of an emergency, an additional assignment will be made. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor for the make-up assignment.
Academic Honesty.
Texas College
believes that strength of character is as important as academic achievement; therefore, the College expects everyone in the
academic community to maintain personal integrity in academic matters and not to contribute or condone the dishonesty of others.
Scholastic dishonesty, which includes any form of plagiarism, cheating, falsification of records, and collusion with others
to defraud, is improper and will not be tolerated. Texas College reserves the right to apply disciplinary actions including loss of credit, suspension,
and dismissal to a student who has been judged guilty of scholastic dishonesty.
Rules Regarding Classroom Decorum:
1. No eating in the classroom.
2. No children are allowed to attend. Please find
alternative child care facilities for your child(ren).
3. No one who is not officially registered is
allowed to attend.
4. No form of disruptive behavior will be tolerated.
Students who break the above rules may be asked
to leave the classroom.
