EDFN 338:  Foundations of American Education

Core Objectives & Standards

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Objective 1. to gain an awareness of the purpose and functions of "schools"  (return to top of page)
Assessment 1. quizzes, creation of web page on history of education

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 2. to become aware of various educational philosophies    (return to top of page)
Assessment 2. quizzes, exams, development of personal philosophy of teaching

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 3. to help learners determine if they really want to become teachers  (return to top of page)
Assessment 3. web page on view of teaching and why student wants to be a teacher, group project on educational reform

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 4. to provide practical experiences in classrooms  (return to top of page)
Assessment 4. field experience with reflective journal entries

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 5. to appreciate teaching as a profession  (return to top of page)
Assessment 5. reflective journal entries

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 6. to understand the role of politics in education  (return to top of page)
Assessment 6. quizzes, exams, creation of web page on history of education

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 7. to understand the history of education in the USA  (return to top of page)
Assessment 7. quizzes, creation of web page on history of education

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 8. to develop an appreciation for multiculturalism  (return to top of page)
Assessment 8. participation in cultural simulation

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 9. to understand issues of equality as the relate to education (e.g., class, gender, race, etc.)   (return to top of page)
Assessment 9. quizzes, exams, creation of equality web page

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 10. to gain an understanding of diversity issues (ability and cultural)  (return to top of page)
Assessment 10. quizzes, exams, participation in cultural simulation

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 11. to gain an awareness of legal issues related to education   (return to top of page)
Assessment 11. quizzes, exams

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

Objective 12. to gain an awareness of curriculum and instruction issues  (return to top of page)
Assessment 12. quizzes, exams, group project on educational reform

Standard: Professional Expectations

DSU #12 Candidates understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.

DECA 24:16:07:01.  Development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in teacher candidates.   (8) Understanding the foundations of education, technological and societal changes in schools, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession

NCATE Standard #1 Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and dispositions.  See standard above

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