Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural and economic forces that shape the United States public school system.  Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado.  Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system.
 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Demonstrate awareness of legal issues involving schooling
Provide an introduction to assessment theory and practice
Demonstrate comprehension of school funding at the federal, state and local level
Identify how culture, socialization, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism affect teachers, students, and schools in the US
Identify language and literacy concepts as they relate to students from many cultures and language backgrounds
Demonstrate the ability to incorporate technology
Demonstrate comprehension of what is required to become a teacher in the state of Colorado
Demonstrate oral and written proficiencies through class activities and assignments

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Influences on the United States Educational System
A.  Historical
B.  Political
C.  Governmental
D.  Social Trends
E.  Financial
F.  Legal

Teaching as a Career
A.  Philosophy
B.  Accountability
C.  Technology
D.  Classroom Diversity
E.  Assessment

Diversity in the Classroom
A.  Cultural identity and awareness
B.  Language
C.  Exceptional Child
D.  Gender
E.  Socio-economic

Teaching in Colorado
A.  Requirements to become a teacher
B.  Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers
C.  Colorado Model Content Standards for K-12 students

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
 

ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.