EDUC 1300 - Education as a Profession: An Overview of Teaching
Candidates will receive a panoramic view of teaching as a career from multiple perspectives of life in the classroom, while introducing the skills necessary to become reflective practitioners. At the end of the course, candidates should possess an understanding of central issues that will help them clarify goals in choosing education as a career.
"I am not a teacher, only a fellow traveler of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead - ahead of myself as well as of you." ~Gearge Bernard Shaw
COURSE GOALS:
1. Identify personal motives for wanting to teach.
2. Articulate the requirements for teacher licensure.
3. Describe the relationship between teacher effectiveness and the Praxis Assessment for Beginning Teachers.
4. Provide examples of ethical responsibilities and legal rights associated with the teaching profession.
5. Discuss the school as an organization.
6. Describe the impact of student diversity upon American schools.
TEXT BOOKS
Hall, Quinn, & Gollnick (2017). Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Website
Gruwell, E. (2007). Teach With Your Heart. New York: Random House, Inc.
Technology: This is a BlackBoard enhanced course, using the gradebook, course content, discussions, and other functions as needed. The TLC in Mashburn, the Writing Center in Thompson Hall and Tutoring Services in Torreyson are useful resources.
COURSE GRADING and REQUIREMENTS
Grades will be calculated based on the percentage of the total possible points as follows: A is 90-100, B is 80-89, C is 70-79, D is 60-69, and below 60 is F. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late work will be deducted by 20%, with an additional 10% for each additional day (class meeting).
COURSE OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS (1000 points):
350 - Three tests and a portfolio for the final exam
Unit One: Reflective Professional
Unit Two: Education Organization and History
Unit Three: TESS
Unit Four: Law and Ethics ..... portfolio
150 - E-class/BlackBoard Activities
200 - Field Experience Report
Two teacher interviews, public school k-12. These interviews are required for course credit. "X" grades will be given if not completed.
FIELD EXPERIENCE is required for successful completion of this and most education courses.
150 - Praxis I Requirement
Praxis testing is provided as preparation to the testing requirements for professional licensure.
One classroom presentation using the TESS components
100 - Group Activity
One group activity with an individual assignment to experience development of a School Improvement Plan
Professional disposition is important in education. Attendance is an important component, especially for teacher candidates. After two absences, your grade may be affected. Each absence beyond the first two will deduct up to 2% from your final grade. Additionally, students may be dropped from the course for non-attendance if missing more than one full week of class meetings.
"Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."Rita Pierson