Credit Hours: |
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Contact Hours: |
3
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Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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Prerequisites: |
Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.
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Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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Comments: |
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Catalog Description: |
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.
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Required Materials: |
Books:
- Forrest W. Parkay. Becoming A Teacher, 9th ed., Pearson, 2013. ISBN: 9780132626149
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Supplemental Materials: |
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Special Requirements: |
The 15-hour service learning component is mandated by the State of
Florida. A student cannot earn a passing grade in this course
without completing the 15-hour requirement.
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Program Learning Outcomes: |
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.
Program
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Course Learning Outcomes: |
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.
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Methods of Evaluation: |
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.
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Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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