EDU 125 - Foundations of Middle Level and Secondary Education
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course provides an introduction to middle level and secondary education including a study of current and past educational practices, historical changes and philosophies of education. Educational beliefs and elements of the teaching profession specific to grades 4-12, as well as the role of education in culture and society are examined. Objectives and methods of middle and secondary school education are also discussed. Ten hours of field experience throughout the semester are required.
Students must have three current clearances: FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance, and meet the local requirements of the field placement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the requirements for Middle Level and Secondary Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania.
- Analyze different philosophies of education in order to write a personal philosophy of education statement.
- Describe funding, structure and curricular approaches in education for grades 4-12.
- Identify historical and contemporary issues in education and their impact on the 21st century learner.
- Construct an Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards-based educational portfolio with appropriate artifacts.
Listed Topics
- Historical foundations of American education
- Philosophical foundations of American education
- Profession of teaching at middle level and secondary
- Societal influences on American education
- Curriculum models for grades 4-12
- Educational reform
- Governance
- Financing education
- Future trends in education
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and No Child Left Behind
- Multiculturalism and diversity in 21st century America
- Inclusion
- Classroom management
- Standards, accountability and high-stakes testing
Reference Materials
A current edition of a standard textbook recognized in the field or appropriate materials as prepared by the instructor.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/20/2020
Last Reviewed: 3/20/2020
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