EDU-210:
Foundations of Education
EDU-210 is an exploration of the education profession, particularly designed for those who want to be teachers. We will discuss educational theories, practices, issues, trends, and opportunities that teachers will face in the field.
Assignment-Specific Questions
If you are looking for clarification on specific assignments, please click here.
Textbook & Readings
This course uses the text Foundations of American Education, available as a PDF in the Resources > Course Material tab of our course. Additional readings, PowerPoints, and lectures are required each week, as well, and can be located in the weekly Course Material tab. Please be sure to stay on top of the readings!
Writing Assignments
I know that writing can be stressful for some, but it doesn’t have to be. You’ll find lots of details about GCU-style in the General Resources tab above (note: GCU-style is a simplified version of APA-style, which you will use with 300- and 400-level education courses). Also, don’t forget that I’m an English teacher at heart and am at your disposal!
Fingerprints
Although fingerprint clearance is not a requirement for this course, you will find it helpful to get those as soon as you can. This is a requirement for the College of Education and will be necessary for future classes. Here are a few details about fingerprints:
1. Individuals must be fingerprinted in order to tutor or teach in a classroom (this is to ensure the safety of our kiddos!).
2. Most of your future education courses will require a practicum component, which means you will NEED those fingerprints to get in the classroom.
3. Fingerprints clearance is completed within the state you live, typically by the state's Department of Education. To find details about the state you live in, try a Google search with the words "fingerprints for teaching" and your state name. For example, if I wanted to find out how to get fingerprints in Maine, I would type "fingerprints for teaching Maine". This would lead me to this website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/, which has all the necessary information I need to get fingerprinted in Maine!
1. Individuals must be fingerprinted in order to tutor or teach in a classroom (this is to ensure the safety of our kiddos!).
2. Most of your future education courses will require a practicum component, which means you will NEED those fingerprints to get in the classroom.
3. Fingerprints clearance is completed within the state you live, typically by the state's Department of Education. To find details about the state you live in, try a Google search with the words "fingerprints for teaching" and your state name. For example, if I wanted to find out how to get fingerprints in Maine, I would type "fingerprints for teaching Maine". This would lead me to this website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/, which has all the necessary information I need to get fingerprinted in Maine!
TaskStream
What is it? It is an e-Portfolio account that showcases your learning in each Education course; ensuring this is properly set up now will save you from potential frustration in the future. You will find instructions for setting this up on the Syllabus for week 1. If you are dying to find out more information right now, you may visit GCU's TaskStream extensive details, how tos, and FAQs here: http://www.gcu.edu/College-of-Education/Program-Essentials/Taskstream.php. And if you run into any problems, students can email [email protected] or call 800.311.5656 and ask for Mentoring Services (Dial “1”).
Rubrics
You will find the rubrics for each assignment in the appropriate assignment link. Be sure to look at the rubric before completing an assignment, as it provides details about how to go above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignment directions in the Syllabus.
Participation
Every week there are two required discussion questions. For a quality post, be sure to be detailed, use examples, and cite sources (if used). As far as responses to your classmates, be sure to maintain a respectful tone and try to give a more detailed response than, “Good post,” or “I agree.” See if you can expand on your classmate’s ideas, offer suggestions, raise a question, or provide examples. Need more details or the grading rubric? Check out the PDF file below.
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Turnitin
Please be sure to turn all writing assignments (excluding PowerPoint presentations) over 500 words into the appropriate Turnitin dropbox, per GCU policy. It's also helpful to review your own TII score before submitting your assignment for grading, as you want to ensure you are using safe practices (for more details about this, visit the "Avoiding Plagiarism" resources in the General Resources tab above.