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Introduction to Education
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EDU 250 Introduction to Education
January 10th – May 12th
2 Credits/Online
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Description:
This course introduce teaching as a profession through the study of historical, legal, sociological backgrounds, problems, issues; included field experiences in actual classroom situation.
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Co-Requisite:
EDU 298
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Learning Outcomes (Course Objectives):
- To explore the personal motivation for choosing teaching as a profession.
- To consider trends and realities of teaching.
- To recognize consideration of the learner, subject matter, philosophy, and context in which one teaches impacts decisions made by the classroom teacher.
- To observe actual classroom activities and reflect upon them.
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Homework (Workload):
The student will be responsible for 30+ hours of classroom observation plus the time required to write three papers, be involved in chat times which will be set up in advance and three projects.
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Textbook and additional course materials:
Title : Those Who Can Teach
Author : Ryan
Edition : 10th
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN : 0618307044
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To purchase textbooks, please contact the WSC bookstore at 1-888-863-9455, ext 4260 or email one of the following:
Kay Anderson: Kayleen.Anderson@wsc.nodak.edu
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Instructor Information:
Coordinator/Instructor : Sandra Stadheim-Wells
Email: teachin247@yahoo.com
Instructor credentials: Sandy has a masters in curriculum development, certification in gifted and talented, administration degree, middle school endorsement, elementary degree with concentrations in math and science.
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