This course provides an examination of the principles and purposes of the American education system. It is designed to acquaint students with teaching as a career. Students will need to enroll in ED1112 Introduction to Field Experience concurrently.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcomes are in accordance with 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
- Reflect on the opportunities and responsibilities associated with education as a profession.
- Synthesize the relationship between the foundations and trends in education.
- Demonstrate an awareness of diversity in teaching and learning.
- Examine effective practices in planning, engaging, and assessing learning.
- Why Teach
- Diverse Schools and Students
- Social Problems and Tension Points
- Curriculum
- Effective Teachers
- Technology in Education
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Philosophy
- History
- Governance and Finance
- Education Reform
- Job Options
- New Teacher Expectations
- Professionalism
- Lecture/Discussion.
- Group Projects.
- Video/Film Presentations.
- Notebook Folders.
- Possible Guest Speakers.
- Examinations.
- Textbook.
- Library.
- Handouts.
- Films.
- Periodicals.
Outcome 1.
Outcome 2.
Outcome 5..
- Students will be required to read their textbook and other assigned readings and their comprehension, critical analysis evaluation, and ability to apply their new found knowledge will be measured by classroom discussions, reflection papers, and objective tests.
- Students will be required to engage in classroom discussions and write comparison, evaluation, or reflection papers requiring critical thinking.
- The critical thinking outcome will be measured by classroom discussion and the comparison, evaluation, and reflection papers that are designed to encourage students to engage in factual, insightful, rational, and evaluative analysis.
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SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
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