Frederick Community College

ED 102 – School and Society

FALL 2011

 

Class begins: 
8/22/2011

Class ends: 

12/10/2011

Last Day to Withdraw: 11/2/2011

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:   Cathy Hull

Office:  n/a

E-mail:  mhull@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  301-846-2507

Contact Hours: email and by appointment

Campus Mail Box #:  988

           

Course Information:

 

Credits:  3

 

On-campus Meetings:  1 required                   

11/5/2011 from 1-4pm

                   

On-campus Exams:  0

Prerequisites:  EN 50A and EN 52 or ESL 95 and ESL 99.  It is strongly recommended that students pass this course prior to ED 202 and ED 203 if applicable

Co-requisites: n/a

 

Course Description:

 

Examines the historical, philosophical, and social development of American education.  Students will learn methods, concepts, and principles of education.  They will analyze and reflect on the processes of teaching and learning.  They will explore the interrelationships of education, social institutions, and pluralistic culture.  Students will also reflect on ways that values, skills, and experience shape and are shaped by schooling and society.  Observation, teaching, and a portfolio are required.

 

Core Learning Outcomes:

 

Upon completion of this course students will:

 

1.      Use appropriate educational terminology in oral and written discussions of the history, philosophy, and social context of public education;

2.     Analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and draw inferences from educational research;

3.     Explain the influences and effects of other social institutions such as law, politics, government, and methods of financing on schools and education;

4.     Observe and assess classroom teaching and learning experiences, applying those judgments their own teaching and learning in pluralistic ways;

5.     Develop and present strategies for inclusive, integrated teaching and learning at home, at school, and in the community at large;

6.     Analyze and evaluate diverse philosophies of education and articulate their own educational philosophy orally and in writing;

7.     Write thoughtful essays and a documented research essay on educational issues, using college-level composition skill and

8.     Prepare a portfolio that demonstrates their growth as a teacher and as a learner.

 

 

 

 Instructional Methods:

 

Note that 15 hours of classroom observation in a school-related setting is a requirement for this course. Students need to plan their time accordingly and should be prepared to provide verification of these observations.

This is an online course.  All course activities will be conducted via the FCC Blackboard site (www.frederick.blackboard.com) Active, informed discussion and respectful interaction are emphasized in this course via the discussion board. Quizzes, newspaper articles, videos, case studies and websites are incorporated into this course.

 

 Course Organization:

 

This course is organized by the week.  Each week new material is made available to the course users.  Assignments are expected to be completed by the end of each week, unless otherwise denoted. Each week begins on Monday and ends on the following Sunday. This course is NOT self paced.  You are expected to complete the assignments in the week they are released. The dates for each week can be found on Blackboard under About the Course.

 

Text(s) and Course Materials:

 

Sadker, D. & Zittleman, Karen (2010). Teachers, schools and society. New York: McGraw Hill. (9th Edition).

 

You need to have the CD “The Reader” that comes with the textbook.

 

Additional readings will be distributed online.

 

Progress Report:

 

By the end of the 6th week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course.

 

Evaluation Methods:

 

Note that 15 hours of observation are required as part of this course in order to meet state guidelines and help students connect theoretical and practical knowledge. Failure to satisfactorily complete all observation hours and related assignments will result in a grade of "I" (incomplete) for the course, regardless of scores on other work. Completion of observation hours is subject to the availability of appropriate placements and may be at the discretion of the instructor. If observation-related work is not completed satisfactorily in the prescribed time outlined in the college catalog, the course grade will automatically become an "F."

 

Late Assignments:  Assignments will only be accepted up to one week late.  Late assignments will be reduced by one letter grade. 

Quizzes / Assignments / Projects / Participation

Percentage Value

Final Grade Scale

Weekly assignments

Portfolio Assignments

Observation Projects

On-campus Lesson Plan

Discussion Board (Participation)

Quizzes

20%
15%
20%
20%
10%
15%

 

100%-90%= A

89%-80%= B

79%-70%= C

69%-60%= D

59% and below = F

 

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

 

 

 

Student Services

 

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

 

 Participation Policy:

 

Participation in this course is measured by completing the discussion board requirement each week.  Instructions for completing discussions are found on the discussion board. Attendance will be monitored through Blackboard via login dates.

 

In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course. FCC has computers available for student use; home computer problems will not result in a deadline extension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Email Policy:

 

With the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu.

 

Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course. However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course. The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 12 to 24 hours.

 

*Assignments will NOT be accepted via email unless specifically requested by the instructor.

 

Academic Integrity:

 

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times.  Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

You must send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm
 

 

 

Topical Outline (ONLINE COURSES)

 

Week

SUBJECT

CONTENT

1

Overview of course, Start of term activities
  • Opening Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 1

2

Becoming a Teacher
  • Chapter 1 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 2

3

Different Ways of Learning
  • Chapter 2 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 3

4

Teaching Your Diverse Students
  • Chapter 3 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 4

5

Student Life in Schools and at Home

·        Chapter 4 Activities

·        Muddiest Point Week 5

6

Reforming America’s Schools

·        Chapter 5 Activities

·        Muddiest Point Week 6

7

Curriculum, Standards, and Testing
  • Chapter 6 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 7

8

The History of American Education
  • Chapter 7 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 8

9

Philosophy of Education
  • Chapter 8 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 9

10

Financing and Governing America’s Schools
  • Chapter 9 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 10

11

School Laws and Ethics
  • Chapter 10 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 11

12

Teacher Effectiveness
  • Chapter 11 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 12

13

Your First Classroom
  • Chapter 12 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 13

Break

Mid Semester Break

 

14

Q and A Guides to Entering the Teaching Profession
  • Chapter 13 Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 14

15

Course Wrap Up
  • Wrap Up Activities
  • Muddiest Point Week 15

 

 

 

NOTE:  Your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed.