MASTER SYLLABUS
2017-2018
A.
Academic Division: Education, Professional & Public Services
B.
Discipline: Teaching
C.
Course Number and Title: EDUT1010 Introduction to Education
D.
Course Coordinator:
Assistant Dean: Deb Hysell
Instructor Information:
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 Phone Number:
 E-Mail Address
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E.
Credit Hours: 3
F.
Prerequisites: None
G.
Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2017
H.
Textbook(s) Title:
Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional
 Authors: Don Kauchak and Paul Eggen
 Copyright Year: 2014
 Edition: 5th
 ISBN #: 9780133413878
I.
Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
J.
Course Description: This course is designed to help the candidate understand that teaching is a profession
from infancy through school age, the need for professionalism, the historical philosophical contexts, the
governmental and economic contexts, challenges of meeting students diverse educational needs, curriculum
models and instruction, and the major legal issues facing the education community.
K.
College-Wide Learning Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
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L.
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:
Outcomes
1.0 Demonstrate familiarity with each of
the six themes as major components of
the teaching profession
2.0 Cite examples of specific issues for
each theme and explain how the issues
impact the field of education.
2.1 Differentiate the prominent
philosophies of education that affect
teaching and learning.
ODE#1, OSTP#1, INTASC#9,
NAEYC#1a,b, 5a,b,
2.2 Identify the major approaches to
teaching in today’s diverse
classrooms.
ODE#3, OSTP#1,INTASC#4, NAEYC
#5a,b,c,
THEMES:
1.0 Standards-based Education
a. Introduction to the national and
state professional standards
(including INTASC, SPA’s, and
state academic content standards)
which guide the practice of
educators in today’s society
1.1 Describe the controversies surrounding
the effort to raise standards.
ODE#4, OSTP#7,INTASC#8, NAEYC
#3a,b,d,
1.2 Describe the programs and services
provided by professional teaching
organizations.
ODE#6, OSTP#7, INTASC# 9, NAEYC
#6a,e,
1.3 Define standards and explain how
assessment, standards, and
accountability are related.
ODE#4, OSTP#7,INTASC#8, NAEYC
#3a,b,d,
1.4 Identify the leadership roles for
teachers who are emerging in today’s
schools.
ODE#6, OSTP#7, INTASC#9, NAEYC #6
a, c,
1.5 Evaluate the controversial current
educational issues in our country and
their impact on the curriculum.
NAEYC #6a,b,d,e, ODE#6 OSTP#7,
INTASC#7
2.0 Professionalism
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Assessment - - How it is met & When it is met
Chapter Questions weekly, Research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Research report theorist/models – Week 13 & 14
Educational Philosophy –Week 12
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
Final Exam – Week 14
Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Web Assignment – Week 9
Web Assignment#2 – Week 13
Research Organizations – Week 4
Web Assignment – Week 14
Organizations Web Search – Week 3or 4
Final Exam – Week 14
Web assignment – Week 11
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a. Exploration of the process by
which people are socialized into
and are rewarded in the field of
education and the roles of
institutions in determining what it
means to be a professional
educator, or a member of the
teaching profession.
2.1 Describe the different characteristics
of professionalism and the steps
toward becoming a highly qualified
teacher, and explain how they relate
to teaching.
ODE#6, OSTP#7, INTASC#9, NAEYC #
6c,e,
2.2 Describe career-long professional
development opportunities available
to teachers.
ODE#6, OSTP#7, INTASC#9, NAEYC #
6c
3.0 Diversity
a. Exploration of the various
components of diversity, including
an awareness of multiple categories
that teachers need to recognize and
respond to in their teaching, how
these influence teacher expectations
and student achievement and how
diversity is related to a dynamic
global society
3.1 Define socioeconomic status and
explain how different
socioeconomic patterns influence
school success.
ODE#5,OSTP# 6, INTASC#3, NAEYC
#2a,4a,
3.2 Explain how cultural, language, and
religious diversity influences
learning.
ODE#5, OSTP#1,INTASC#3, NAEYC
#1b, 2a,
3.3 Identify similarities and differences
in minority groups’ struggles for
educational equality.
ODE#1, OSTP#4, INTASC#9 NAEYC
#2,
4.0 Democratic Issues/Social Justice
a. Exploration of the purposes of
education historically and currently
for individuals, groups and society.
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Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Computerized lab assignments- Exploring Diversity
Ch. Discussion Questions 1 & 2
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
Written IPDP – Week 12
Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
Final Exam – Week 14
Exploring Diversity – Week 2 Home Exp & Diversity –
My Lab Video Reflection – Week 4
Midterm Exam Week 7 or 8
Final Exam Week 14 or 15
Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
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4.1
Explain the importance of
educational history and describe its
impact on today’s classrooms.
ODE#1, OSTP#5, INTASC#9, NAEYC #1
b, c,
4.2 Describe the major influences,
issues, ideologies, and individuals in
the history American education.
ODE#1, OSTP#1, INTASC#,1 NAEYC #1
b, c,
4.3 Compare similarities and differences
in different minority groups’
struggles for educational equality
throughout history.
ODE#1, OSTP#4, INTASC#9 NAEYC
#2,
5.0 Curriculum and Instruction
a. Exploration of a variety of
theories of curriculum and
instruction
5.1 Define assessment and identify the
major purposes and methods of
assessment.
ODE#4, OSTP#3, INTASC#8, NAEYC
#3a,b,c,
5.2 Describe the essential characteristics
and ways that teachers create a
positive learning environment.
ODE#1, 4, OSTP#5,INTASC#2, NAEYC
#1c,
5.3 Identify ways that teachers establish
expectations, incentives, and
consequences.
ODE#3,4, OSTP#5,INTASC#5,
NAEYC#5b,
5.4 Explain how involving parents
contributes to a productive learning
environment.
ODE#5,OSTP#6, INTASC#10,
NAEYC#2c,
5.5 Classify the types of school
curriculum and how school
curriculum is developed.
ODE#3, OSTP#2, INTASC#7,
NAEYC#1,5,
5.6 Compare and contrast how teachers
adapt instruction at each school level
and for different student
developmental levels.
ODE#3 OSTP#4, INTASC#2, NAEYC
#5a,b,c,
6.0 Legal and Organizational Issues
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Home Exp & Diversity – Computerized Lab assignments
Video Reflection – Week 2
Final Exam – Week 14 or 15
Home Exp & Diversity – Computerized lab assignments
Video Reflection – Week 2
Final Exam – Week 14 or 15
Final Exam – Week 14 or 15
Video Reflection – Week 15
Article Review
Final Exam – Week 14 Chapter Questions weekly,
research – week 13or 14, video reflections, article review
week 6 or 7, midterm exam week 7or 8, final exam week
15 or 16.
Final Exam – Week 14
Web assignment – Week 10
Final Exam – Week 14or 15
Web assignment – Week 14 or 15
Article Review – Week 10
Research report theorist/models – Week 13 & 14
Web Assignment – Week 12
Final Exam – Week 14 or 15
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a.
Exploration of the legal and
organizational context within
which schools and teachers
operate
6.1 Discuss the legal rights and
responsibilities of today’s teachers,
student teachers, and students.
ODE#6,OSTP#7,INTASC#9, NAEYC#
6a,b,e,
6.2 Identify key issues in the legal rights
of school districts.
ODE#6, OSTP#7, INTASC#9, NAEYC
#6,
6.3 Evaluate how members of the local
community influence schools.
NAEYC#2b,c, ODE#5, OSTP#7,
INTASC#10,
6.4 Describe the power and influence of
the state, federal, government on
today’s schools.
ODE#0, OSTP#0, INTASC#9
6.5 Describe how schools are financed
in the United States and the key
trends in funding.
ODE#0 OSTP#0 INTASC#9
M.
Chapter Questions weekly, research – week 13or 14,
video reflections, article review week 6 or 7, midterm
exam week 7or 8, final exam week 15 or 16.
Computerized lab assignments
Legal Responsibilities – Week 10
Final Exam – Week 14
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
Final Exam – Week 14
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
My Lab Activity- Legal Responsibilities – Week 10
Midterm Exam – Week 6 or 7
Video Reflection – Week 6
Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
Date
Topic
Week 1
Introductions
Review of Syllabus
Overview of Course
Do I Want to Be a Teacher?
Chapter 1
Changes in American Society
Chapter 2
&
Student Diversity
Chapter 3
Education in the United States
Chapter 4
Education Philosophy
Chapter 5
Choosing a School
Chapter 6
Mid-Term Exam
Study Guide
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Governance and Finance
Chapter 7
Mid Term Exam
School Law
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Reading
Assignments
Chapter 1
Assignments Due
Chapter 2 & 3
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Chapter 4 & 5
Chapter 6
Discussion Questions
Answer any two questions
Chapter 7
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Article Review Due
Study :)
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Midterm Exam
Discussion Questions
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Week 9
Week 10
Chapter 10
Classroom Management
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Week 12
Becoming an Effective Teacher
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Week 13
Educational Reform
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Week 14
Developing as a Professional
Chapter 13
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Research Paper Outline Due
Discussion Questions
-Answer any two questions
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Last Day to W/D
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Research Paper Due
Discussion Questions
- Answer any two questions
Present Research Papers
Present Research Papers
Final Exam
PROJECTS
& Wrap Ups
Final Exam
Course Assignments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
O.
- Answer any two questions
Week 11
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
N.
Chapter 8
SPRING BREAK
NO CLASSES
The School Curriculum
Chapter 9
Create IPDP
Computerized lab assignments
Chapter Questions and/or quizzes
Video Reflection
Article Review
Web Assignments
Philosophy
Research and Presentation Paper
State Required Paperwork
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Recommended Grading Scale:
NUMERIC
93–100
90–92
87–89
83–86
80–82
77–79
73–76
70-72
67–69
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
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POINTS
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
DEFINITION
Superior
Superior
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
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63-66
60-62
00-59
P.
D
DF
1.00
0.67
0.00
Below Average
Poor
Failure
Grading and Testing Guidelines:
The point value of each assignment is given on each assignment sheet. The final grade will be determined
on an accumulative point basis. The student is referred to the college grading scale as printed in the most
recent college catalog and in Section O above.
A Word About Grammar And Spelling – Written communication is required of most early childhood
personnel. It is important that you apply the skills taught in your communication courses to your other
The point value of each assignment is given on each assignment sheet. The final grade will be determined
on an accumulative point basis. The student is referred to the college grading scale as printed in the most
recent college catalog and in Section O above.
A Word About Grammar And Spelling – Written communication is required of most early childhood
personnel. It is important that you apply the skills taught in your communication courses to your other
course work. Error in grammar and spelling affect your grade on written papers and projects prepared
outside of class.
It is unacceptable for students to submit the same work in different courses.
It is unacceptable for students to submit the same work for different assignments in the same course.
Both of the above are considered to be forms of dishonesty.
It is, however, expected that ECE students will utilize teaching materials and plans developed in
methods courses when engaged in practicum and student teaching field experiences.
Assignments must be picked up before the end of the next term (fall assignments need to be picked up
by end of spring semester, spring assignments by end of summer term, and summer assignments by end of
fall semester). Any items left behind after that time will become the property of the Early Childhood
Education Program at North Central College.
Q.
Examination Policy:
Tests/Exams must be made up within one week after they have been given in class. Make-up test will be
administered at the instructor's convenience. The testing center will be available on certain days and during
specific hours. You must notify your instructor IN ADVANCE if you will not be in attendance for
test and/or exams.
R.
Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:
Attendance in class and lab is the candidate’s responsibility. The candidate is responsible for all material
covered in class. Absence from a class does not excuse a student from assignment dates. It is the student’s
responsibility to see that the assignment is delivered or e-mailed to the instructor. Assignments are due as
outlined on the course syllabus. Late papers or projects may not be accepted or the grade will be lowered
by 10% each class meeting the paper is late. Written work must be submitted on the appropriate forms.
Presentation and research reports must be typed. Papers torn from notebooks are not acceptable.
Candidates must complete all of the assignments in order to pass the course.
S.
Classroom Expectations:
All students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and use language appropriate for the
classroom learning experience.
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Electronic Equipment Policy – Cell phone, pagers, iPods, must all be turned OFF during class time. If you
need to have your cell phone on for emergency reasons, please clear that with the instructor before class
begins.
Lab Expectations: In order to use the lab facility, it is important that each candidate take responsibility to
keep the lab clean and in good condition. This would include making sure you put all materials and
equipment away when you finish with them, being resourceful with the materials, and using the equipment
appropriately. Misuse of any of the above, will result in losing Lab privileges and materials and/or the loss
of 5% of your total grade for the course.
T.
College Procedures/Policies:
Attendance Requirements: All students are required to attend all scheduled classes and examinations.
Each faculty member has the right to establish regulations regarding attendance that he/she considers
necessary for successful study.
Students who do not attend classes may be administratively withdrawn from those classes. However,
failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal, and students are expected to process a formal
withdrawal though the Student Records Office in Kee Hall.
Student engagement requirements:
Student engagement is based on the “active pursuit” of learning which can be measured by class
attendance, class participation (in class or online), taking required quizzes/examinations, and submission of
work assignments or papers. Student engagement consists of a student attending at least 60% of the class
sessions (there should be attendance throughout the term) and/or completing 75% of the assignments listed
on the syllabus at the midpoint in the term. Exceptions can be made when there is on-going
communication between the student and faculty member. The communication must be documented and the
faculty member and student must be in agreement regarding the exception. Students not meeting the
expectation will be administratively withdrawn from class. If a student believes he/she was
administratively withdrawn in error, he/she may file an appeal. Being administratively withdrawn may
have program and financial aid implications.
Academic Misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the college, or
subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1.
Violation of course or program rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information provided
to the student; violation of program requirements as established by departments and made available to
students.
2.
Plagiarism including, but not limited to, submitting, without appropriate acknowledgment, any written,
visual or oral material that has been copied in whole or in part from the work of others (whether such
source is published or not) even if the material is completely paraphrased in one’s own words. This
includes another individual’s academic composition, compilation, or other product, or a commercially
prepared paper. Plagiarism also includes submitting work in which portions were substantially
produced by someone acting as a tutor or editor.
Such practices constitute plagiarism regardless of motive. Those who deny deceitful intent, claim not
to have known that the act constituted plagiarism, or maintain that what they did was inadvertent are
nevertheless subject to penalties when plagiarism has been confirmed.
3.
Cheating and dishonest practices in connection with examinations, papers and projects, including but
not limited to using unauthorized notes, study aids or information on an examination; obtaining help
from another student during an examination; taking an exam or doing work for another student;
providing one’s own work for another student to copy and submit as his/her own; or allowing another
student to do one’s work and then submitting the work as one’s own. Also included would be altering
a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; or submitting
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identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course
instructors.
4.
Fabrication including but not limited to falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation;
presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with defined appropriate guidelines, and failing to
include an accurate account of the method by which data were collected.
5.
Obtaining an Unfair Advantage including, but not limited to stealing, reproducing, circulating, or
otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor;
unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; taking, hiding or altering resource material; or
undertaking any activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair advantage over another
student’s academic work.
6.
Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty including, but not limited to providing material,
information or other assistance to another person with the knowledge that such aid could be used in
any of the violations stated above, or providing false information in connection with any inquiry
regarding academic integrity.
7.
Alteration of Grades or Marks including but not limited to, action by the student in an effort to change
the earned credit or grade.
In addition, cases of academic dishonesty may involve photocopied materials. Materials used may fall
under the Copyright Act. Violations of said Act may subject the user and/or the College to sanctions.
Statement on Disabilities: Any student who requires reasonable accommodations related to a disability
should inform the course instructor and the Coordinator of Specialized Services (Room 138 in Kee Hall;
phone 419-755-4727).
Students who encounter difficulty in any of their courses are encouraged to visit the Tutoring Resource
Center (Room 119 in Fallerius Technical Education Center) for tutoring assistance, and the Student Success
Center (Room 136 in Kee Hall) for academic assistance, advising services, referrals for personal counseling
and Learning Disability (LD) Testing.
Statement on Withdrawals: As a student, you are expected to attend class. If you are unable or choose not
to attend class, or if for whatever reason you are unable to keep up with the requirements of a course, you
need to officially drop the class at the Student Records Office. Refund dates and withdrawal dates will
vary slightly from term to term. Contact the Student Records Office for applicable dates. Additionally
these dates are posted on the academic calendar available on the college’s website,
www.ncstatecollege.edu, under the Academics heading on the home page and are available at the Student
Records Office in Kee Hall,. Students should go to the Student Records Office (Room 142 in Kee Hall) to
process their withdrawal from any class.
If you choose to walk away from your class without officially withdrawing from it, the faculty member
teaching the class must grade your classroom performance on the material available to him or her. This
normally results in an "F" grade. An "F" grade can lower your grade point average considerably depending
on the total credits accumulated.
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