EDU1148 Education

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EDU1148 Education

This course familiarizes students with the American public education system’s historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations. Students will explore the key influences that have shaped education in the United States while examining the prevailing and historical roles, outlooks, and stereotypes associated with teaching as a profession. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the development of education in America, with a focus on how cultural and societal factors have impacted its evolution.

Students will also explore social, ethical, and philosophical issues facing the education system in an increasingly diverse society. In addition to examining the American system, the course will offer insights into various educational systems worldwide, allowing students to compare and contrast global educational approaches.

Key Topics Covered

  • Understand How Students’ Learning Can Be Motivated: Learn the key factors that inspire student motivation and explore methods for creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment.
  • Recognize How Biases and Viewpoints Can Influence Teaching: Identify how personal biases and perspectives may affect teaching methods and student outcomes and discover strategies to reduce their impact.
  • Examine the Connection Between Schools and Communities: Understand how schools are integrated with their surrounding communities and how this relationship supports and enhances the educational process.
  • Appreciate the Importance of Reflection in the Educational Process: Explore the significance of reflective practice in teaching and how it fosters continual improvement in instructional methods.
  • Develop Self-Assessment and Problem-Solving Skills to Enhance Practice: Build the ability to use self-assessment and problem-solving approaches to refine teaching techniques and improve student engagement.
  • Analyze the Characteristics of US Schools and Their Challenges: Investigate the attributes of US schools, examining the specific challenges, trials, and rewards associated with teaching in the American education system.
  • Gain Insight Into How Schools Outside the US Operate Differently: Study educational systems outside the US, comparing the organizational structures and teaching practices used in different cultural and national contexts.

Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to successfully pass a final exam for the course.

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