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EDUC - Education
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EDUC 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children An orientation course surveying the following areas. The identification and characteristics of exceptional children. The challenges posed by having exceptional children in the mainstream elementary and secondary classroom. The educational responsibilities of elementary and secondary teachers according to PL 94-142 (as amended) and other applicable legal regulations and ethical guidelines. The problem-solving skills of elementary and secondary teachers as evidenced by IEP development, observation skills, and balanced creative and critical problem-solving approaches. EDUC/T&L 250 Introduction to Education A study of teaching as a profession, including historical, philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of education. (Co-requisite 298) Draft Course Outcomes Students will: 1. explore teaching as a profession and career, and identify the professional responsibilities of teachers. 2. demonstrate an understanding of the historical, philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of American education. 3. examine the structure and functions of local education systems and state education systems, and the role of the federal government in education. 4. identify major issues associated with diversity and multiculturalism and explore basic concepts related to teaching a diverse student population. 5. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of major laws, legal rulings, state policies,and federal polices on educational practice. 6. identify major issues and trends dealing with curriculum and instructional practices. Note: Each EDUC 250 course at North Dakota University System institutions with teacher education programs will also contain unique course outcomes and information related to the conceptual framework and the requirements of the particular program. Note: If the first early field experience for teacher education students is a part of the EDUC 250 Introduction to Education course, the following course outcomes should be added to the above list: 7. participate in an early field experience program in elementary or secondary schools to gain practical experience in areas such as observing teaching,participating in small instructional groups, correcting assignments, assisting with record keeping, assisting with technology, and other activities assigned by the cooperating teacher. 8. complete the required number of hours of field experience. T&L 252 Child Development Study of the growth and developmental process through adolescence. A basis for understanding basic needs of the normal child and means of meeting them in the child's home and community environment. T&L 350 Development and Education of the Adolescent A comprehensive examination of the characteristics and behavior of the early adolescent student with implications for curriculum and instruction in the junior high schools. Topics covered will be transition from childhood to adolescence, including cognitive development, self-concept, physiological changes, social needs and values, and values and attitudes of adolescents. This course will provide an understanding of the wide range of differences in developmental patterns of children and the influences of economic, sociological and psychological factors in development. The following individuals are leaders for this discipline. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are chairs.
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