This is a survey course including historical, sociological, and 
philosophical foundations of education, governance and finance of 
education, educational policies, legal, moral and ethical issues and 
the professionalism of teaching.  Students will be provided 
information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Florida 
Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are 
required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience 
with children and youth in schools or similar settings and not via 
virtual models of film or internet.                 

              

              

• Forrest W. Parkay. Becoming A Teacher, 9th ed., Pearson, 2013. ISBN: 9780132626149

1. Design an environment that fosters optimal growth and development 
in young children.

2. Identify the challenges for teachers and families that are 
associated with the child’s family socio-economic status, diverse 
culture and family structure, and special needs and disabilities.

3. Identify and discuss characteristics of physical, intellectual, 
language, emotional, and social development throughout each stage of 
a child’s development.

4. Identify and demonstrate age-appropriate behavior management 
strategies for young children.

5. Design a child development center based on the principles of 
providing and administrating a quality early childhood environment 
and program.
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Upon successful completion of EDF1005, students will:

1. Identify current and historical trends, issues, and individuals 
who have influenced    school curricula and the development of the 
school system in the United States;

2.  Research and discuss characteristics of effective schools;

3.  Compare and contrast various governance structures, and 
identify the laws and crucial court cases that influence 
education practices and programs;

4.  Assess the relationships between key educational philosophies 
and the development of educational practices in the United States;

5.  Review and recognize the economic issues that affect schools 
including sources of funding, funding formulas, school choice 
initiatives, tuition tax credit, and vouchers;

6.  Research and discuss the legal and civil rights and 
responsibilities of students and teachers;

7.  Examine and discuss the attributes and ethical standards of a 
professional educator;

8.  Describe the responses that schools use in addressing social 
issues that affect the learner in today's society;

9.  Describe the impact of multiculturalism on schools and learners; 
and

10. Research and identify career options in education.

              
              

Student evaluation of the stated learning outcomes and performance 
objectives is the responsibility of the instructor, within the 
policies of the college and the department. Detailed explanation is 
included in the expanded syllabus developed by the instructor for 
each section being taught.