===== PAGE 1 ===== # 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
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WeekChapter/Topic/Lab
3Chapter 3: Who Are Today's Students in a Diverse Society? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #3 – AI Inverview about diverse learners • Chapter 3 Quiz • Social Issues Teen Interview Assignment – Begin research and locate teenager for interview (due Week 5)
4Chapter 4: How Do Social Issues Affect Students? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #4 – AI Inverview about social issues in education • Chapter 4 Quiz • Field Studies – Begin working on any one of the 5 required field experience reports (Final due date: Week 14) • Social Issues Teen Interview – Continue research and question development
5Chapter 5: What is Taught? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about curriculum • Chapter 5 Quiz • Social Issues Teen Interview and Reflection – Final submission due
6Chapter 6: What Makes a Teacher Effective? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about effective teaching • Chapter 6 Quiz • Field Studies – Continue working on field experience reports
7Chapter 7: What Should Teachers Know about Technology and its Impact on Schools? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about educational technology • Chapter 7 Quiz • Field Studies – Continue working on field experience reports
8Chapter 8: What are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about ethics and legal issues • Chapter 8 Quiz • Educator Licensure Testing Requirements Paper – paper due
9Chapter 9: What are the Philosophical Foundations of American Education? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about educational philosophy • Chapter 9 Quiz • Field Studies – Continue working on field experience reports
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WeekChapter/Topic/Lab
10Chapter 10: History of America’s Struggle for Educational Opportunity? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about educational history • Chapter 10 Quiz • The Roots and Aims of American Education – Part One Due (1-2 papers written report)
11Chapter 11: How are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about school governance • Chapter 11 Quiz • The Roots and Aims of American Educational Education – Part Two Due (visual timeline)
12Chapter 12: How Should Education Be Reformed? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about education reform • Chapter 12 Quiz • Historical Figure of Education Interview due – video avatar
13Chapter 13: What Are Your Job Options in Education? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about career options • Chapter 13 Quiz • Field Studies – Continue working on field experience reports
14Chapter 14: What Can the New Teacher Expect? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about new teacher expectation • Chapter 14 Quiz • Field Studies – All Five Field Study Reports due now
15Chapter 15: What Does It Mean to Be a Professional? Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment Option A or B – Current Issue in Education • Question of the Week #5 – AI Inverview about teacher professionalism • Chapter 15 Quiz • Legal Case Study Assignment – analysis due
16Exam Week and Course Wrap-up Assignments Due Monday • Weekly Assignment – Semester review