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EDC 257 - 21st Century Learning

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to contemporary issues in education. Includes K-12 content standards, lesson planning, digital tools, professional responsibility, and legal/ethical issues. Also includes research-based strategies for delivering differentiated reading instruction, assessment, intervention, and remediation to support readers of varying ages and ability levels, including students with dyslexia.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain legal and ethical issues in education.
  2. Develop strategies for differentiating instruction.
  3. Illustrate the relationship between standards and objectives.
  4. Describe the components of effective instruction.
  5. Explore digital tools and resources.
  6. Apply knowledge of learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities.
Outline:
  1. Teaching as a Profession
    1. Professional Standards
    2. Education Laws & Ethics
    3. Professional Responsibility
  2. Today’s Learners
    1. Connecting with Students
    2. Student Diversity
    3. Special Populations
    4. Differentiating Instruction
  3. Instructional Design
    1. Curriculum Standards
    2. Goals & Objectives
    3. Planning Lessons
    4. Planning Units
  4. Teaching Strategies
    1. Teacher-Centered Instruction
    2. Student-Centered Instruction
    3. Learner Engagement
    4. Digital Tools & Resources
  5. Classroom Management
    1. Rules & Procedures
    2. Discipline
  6. Assessment
    1. Data-Driven Decision Making
    2. Test Modifications & Accommodations
    3. Ethical Use of Student Data
  7. Collaboration
    1. Bridging Language & Culture
    2. Communication Skills

Effective Term:
Fall 2023