STARK STATE COLLEGE GENERAL SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Name: Introduction to the Teaching Profession Course Number: EDU130
Required Materials
Textbook(s): The online textbook is available in Brightspace. The textbook charge was added to the cost of this class. You will have access to the book when the class opens. Here is the book we will be using: Those Who Can, Teach Ryan, Kevin, Cooper, James M. Bolick, Cheryl Mason, Callahan, copy print ISBN-13: 9780357518441. Publisher: Cengage Learning Edition 15th.
Required Readings: None
Additional Materials: None
Course Outline/Calendar
The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.
16 Week Calendar
WeekChapter/Topic/Lab
1Chapter 1: Why Teach Assignments Due Monday• Weekly Assignment Option A or B (Choose one for entire semester)• Discussion – Introduce Yourself• Question of the Week #1 – AI Inverview with experienced teacher• Chapter 1 QuizImportant Note: Choose either Option A (Weekly Discussion) or Option B (Weekly Research) for the entire semester
2Chapter 2: What is School and What Is It For?Assignments Due Monday• Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education• Question of the Week #2 – AI Inverview about educational purposes• Chapter 2 Quiz• Teaching Career Report – Final report due
Rev. 05/2025