e-TC: Foundations of the Teaching Profession
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Welcome to EDUC 2301-01 Foundations of the Teaching Profession.  To be successful, teachers must have a solid understanding of the research that supports and defines effective teaching practices.  They must also command a deep practical knowledge about students, how they learn, and about the strategies that promote student learning.

This course is intended to provide an overview of education in the United States and in the state Texas.  Foundations of the Teaching Profession provides (a) a historical perspective on teaching from colonial times to the present and strives to show how expectations for teachers are characterized by both constancy and change.  You will be provided with a foundation in (b) recognizing the diversity among students and understanding how students learn, (c) leadership aspects of teaching, (d) creating positive learning communities, (e) basic classroom management understandings and skills,  (f)  assessment and evaluation,  (g)  basic instructional models, and (h) certification and instructional requirements in the state of Texas.  The course will be taught in the following format:  online document accessibility, video presentations, research, response journal writing, and one required field observation.

Introduction of the Professor:

Rev. Orenthia D. Mason, Professor

I am excited that you chose to enroll in EDUC 2301-01, Foundations of the Teaching Profession.  I am a retired public school educator with 30 years of experience.  My last 20 years, I joyfully served as an Elementary Principal.  After retiring from Tyler ISD, I served for 4 ½ years as the Director of Teacher Education at Jarvis Christian College.  In February of 2007, I was hired as the Vice President of Student Affairs at Texas College.  In May of 2009, I was reassigned as the Vice President of Evening, Weekend and External Programs. It is a joy to serve you and the College community.

Course Information:

Ch. 1 The Scientific Basis for the Art of Teaching
Ch. 2 Student Learning in Diverse Classrooms
Ch. 3 Teacher Planning
Ch. 4 Learning Communities and Student Motivation
Ch. 5 Classroom Management
Ch. 6 Assessment and Evaluation
Ch. 7 Presenting and Explaining
Ch. 8 Direct Instruction
Ch. 9 Concept Teaching
Ch. 10 Cooperative Learning
Ch. 11 Problem Based Learning
Ch. 12 Classroom Discussion
Ch. 13 Connecting the Models and Differentiating Instruction
Ch. 14 School Leadership and Collaboration