EDU 200 - Introduction to Education

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

Introduction to the historical, social, political, and economic factors shaping education. Includes the history of U.S. schooling, social issues impacting students and educators, curriculum controversies, global education trends, and education reform. Also includes philosophies of educational and personal motivations for entering the profession.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain the history of education and schooling in the United States.
Describe social issues affecting students, families, and educators.
Examine curriculum controversies and educational reform initiatives.
Compare educational issues and trends throughout the world.
Reflect on personal motives for entering the profession.

Outline:

Foundations of Education
1. Purposes and models of schools
2. History of education
3. Schools as cultures and transmitters of culture
4. Governance, influences, and finances
Social Issues in Today’s Classrooms
Curriculum
1. Defining curriculum
2. Standards-based teaching
3. Data-driven teaching
4. Curriculum controversies
Comparative Education
1. Defining comparative education
2. Key issues and trends around the world
3. Education reform worldwide
The Teaching Profession
1. Effective decision making
2. Attitudes
3. Subject matter knowledge, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge
4. Status of the teaching profession
5. Rewards of teaching