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EDC 257 - 21st Century Learning

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


Introduction to contemporary issues and tools in education. Includes educational technologies, 21st century learning skills, instructional design, assessment, teaching strategies, and current trends. Also includes professional responsibility, ethical conduct, and student mental health.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain legal and ethical issues in education.
  2. Illustrate the relationship between curriculum standards and learning targets.
  3. Describe the components of effective instruction.
  4. Exhibit fluency with current educational technologies.
  5. Identify characteristics of students at risk for mental health issues
  6. Apply knowledge of learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities.
Outline:
  1. Teaching as a Profession
    1. Educator Standards
    2. Education Laws & Ethics
    3. Professional Responsibility
    4. Teacher Role
  2. Today’s Learners
    1. Connecting with Students
    2. Student Diversity
    3. Student Mental Health
  3. Instructional Design
    1. Academic Standards
    2. Goals & Learning Targets
    3. Planning Lessons
  4. Teaching Strategies
    1. Teacher-Centered Instruction
    2. Student-Centered Instruction
    3. Learner Engagement
    4. Digital Tools & Resources
  5. Assessment
    1. Data-Driven Decision Making
    2. Test Modifications & Accommodations
    3. Ethical Use of Student Data