CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for EDU221 - Introduction to Education

The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.

Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Analyze the historical and political influences on schooling in the United States.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of governmental bodies that influence education.
  3. Formulate a personal philosophy of education.
  4. Examine social trends and issues related to schooling.
  5. Explain and understand school and teacher accountability.
  6. Demonstrate awareness of legal issues involving schooling.
  7. Examine assessment theory and practice.
  8. Demonstrate comprehension of school funding at the federal, state and local level.
  9. Identify how culture, socialization, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism affect teachers, students, and schools in the US.
  10. Identify language and literacy concepts as they relate to students from many cultures and language backgrounds.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to incorporate technology in classroom settings.
  12. Demonstrate comprehension of what is required to become a teacher in the state of Colorado.
  13. Demonstrate oral and written proficiencies through class activities and assignments.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using modules, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1 Learning Outcomes

 Mapped to Course Competencies (above)
Define the history of people and events that have shaped the US education system. 1, 2, 13
Analyze and summarize the significance of certain events and people in education. 1, 2, 13
Construct a personal philosophy of education. 3, 13
Generate a definition of an effective teacher. 3, 12
Distinguish the traits of becoming an effective teacher. 12

Module 2 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Compare and contrast the roles of the federal government, state government, and local district on education. 2, 13
Evaluate school choice. 2, 4, 5, 12
Identify the different origins of funding that support schools. 8, 13
Summarize the school's accountability to the district, state, and federal government. 5, 13
Define the various people and/or institutions to which a teacher is accountable. 5, 13
Determine levels of teacher performance on Rubric for Evaluating Colorado's Teachers. 12, 13

Module 3 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Describe past and current legal issues and summarize how they impact the classoom. 1, 2, 6, 13
Identify and evaluate current social issues impacting education. 4, 9, 13
Identify a social trend and hot it impacts the classroom setting. 4, 9, 13
Define a teacher's ethical responsibilities. 2, 5, 12

Module 4 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Generate a definition of diversity as it specifically applies to teaching and students. 6, 9, 13
Compare a defintion of diversity as it specifically applies to teaching and students. 9, 10, 13
Explain how to use student's language diversity to foster literacy understanding. 9, 10, 13
Apply the principles of differentiation in meeting the special needs to students. 2, 5, 6, 13
The student will integrate the Colorado Content Standards into a lesson plan. 4, 5, 7,13

Module 5 Learning Outcomes

Mapped to Course Competencies (above)

Apply principles of assessment theories, practices and their appropriate uses. 7, 12
Define and apply appropriate and effective use of technology in the classroom. 4, 11, 13
Summarize the steps necessary to obtain a teaching license in the state of Colorado. 12, 13
Identify the accountability of assessment practices. 2, 5, 6, 7, 12

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Three Credit Course

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (10 @ 20 points each) 200 20%
Assignment (10 assignments)
1. History of Education assignment 50 5%
2. Personal Philosophy of Education 40     4%
3. Governing and Funding school assignments 70     6%
4. Teacher Accountability assignment 50     5%
5. How the Laws of Affect our Teaching assignment 100     10%
6. Action Research - Applied Learning in Classroom Setting Observation 1 100     10%
7. Creating a culturally responsive classroom assignment 100     10%
8. Action Research - Applied Learning in Classroom Setting Observation 2 100     10%
9. Effective technology assignment 100     10%
10. Action Research - Applied Learning in Classroom Setting Observation 3 100     10%
TOTAL 1010 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

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