This course has an assignment that is due by 10:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Teachers, Schools and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education, 4th edition, by David M. Sadker and Karen Zittelman.  McGraw-Hill Publishing.

This is an eBook with Connect access:  Once you enter Connect, you will be prompted for a code.  If you do not have a code, then you will be able to purchase it there using a credit/debit card.  You can purchase the Connect with the free eBook alone, or you can purchase the bundle that comes with a paperback text.

Connect Access with the free ebook:  ISBN-13: 978-1259413681

Connect Access is required for this course. Online Registration Instructions are provided on the Resources and Materials page of the course once the class begins. 

You can also purchase the Connect access code through MBS Direct using a book voucher.  If purchasing from MBS, students have the option of purchasing the Connect access bundled with a bound copy of the textbook.  Please be aware that you will have to wait for MBS to ship the access code to you.

Connect Access bundled with a bound copy of the textbook:  ISBN-13: 978-1259578649

A study of the historical, philosophical, legal, and social development of education in the United States with an emphasis on school organization and management, and the roles and responsibilities of the teacher, principal, superintendent, and school board. Introduces and explores the concept of portfolios.

1) Review, analyze, and reflect upon the MoSPE Standards.

2) Identify the role of education in American Society.

3) Investigate major historical, philosophical, legal, and social issues affecting American education.

4) Clarify the roles, expectations, and ethics of professional educators.

5) Be introduced to the Missouri Learning Standards.

6) Identify and reflect upon life and school experiences that will impact the beginning educator’s development and effectiveness

7) Recognize the relationship of child/adolescent development and how home and society can place students at risk.

8) Be acquainted with, recognize, and draw conclusions about the behaviors of effective educators.

9) Be introduced to learning, motivational, behavioral, and management theories.

10) Be made aware of legislation specialized services and their responsibility as teachers to the special needs learner.

11) Be informed of how culture, gender, intellectual, social, and physical ability differences affect the learner.

12) Be exposed to a number of media communication tools utilized by the professional educators.

13) Evaluate and reflect their influence on student learning.

14) Recognize the social, ethical, and legal issues of technology in the classroom.

15) Be informed of the importance of practicing professional ethics and its impact on the future as a professional educator.

16) The student will participate in a practicum experience for 12-18 hours.

SPED Cross-Categorical Education Competencies: CC1, CC2, CC7, CC8, CC9, CC10, CAT3.