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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:

  1. Identify and list the requirements for Middle Level and Secondary Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania.
  2. Explain the historical foundations of education.
  3. Describe and analyze different philosophies of education in order to write a personal philosophy of education statement.
  4. Discuss curricular approaches in education for grades 4-12.
  5. Identify contemporary issues in education.
  6. Examine public and private school systems’ funding and hierarchy of personnel.
  7. Observe and empirically document observations of general practice in a 4-12 classroom.
  8. Construct an INTASC standards-based educational portfolio with appropriate artifacts.
Listed Topics
  1. Historical foundations of American education
  2. Philosophical foundations of American education
  3. Profession of teaching at Middle Level and Secondary
  4. Societal influences on American education
  5. Curriculum models for grades 4-12
  6. Educational reform
  7. Governance
  8. Financing education
  9. Future trends in education
  10. No Child Left Behind
  11. Multiculturalism and Diversity in 21st century America
  12. Inclusion
  13. Classroom management
  14. 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.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 12/17/2009


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