Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

EDUC 250 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION Kaley Mills Fall 2018 DAKOTA COLLEGE BOTTINEAU Course Syllabus Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester Course Description: A study of teachings as a profession including the historical, philosophical, social and psychological foundations of education. Students will be introduced to different learning styles of students; laws concerning education and special populations; classroom management issues; No Child Left Behind guidelines; student assessment at local, state and national levels; and the requirements needed for becoming a certified educator. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course explores the DCB campus theme—nature, technology, and beyond—through intentional case studies of how the world around us affects learning. The purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate students for careers as paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals, and adult caregivers. Course Title: Introduction to Education Instructor: Kaley Mills Course Prefix/Number: EDUC 250 Class Location: online Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 4:30-6:30 *I will be available for email and phone conversations during this time. Lecture/Lab Schedule: Blended Componets Instructor Contact Information: Email: kaley.mills@dakotacollege.edu Emails will be checked daily. Credits: 3 Pre-/Co-requisites: None