HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EDUC 218 – Exploring Teaching as a Next Career
Course Information
EFFECTIVE DATE
Spring 2014
DATE SUBMITTED
May 2013
COURSE NUMBER
EDUC 218
COURSE TITLE
Exploring Teaching as a Next Career
PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITES
Bachelor’s degree
DIVISION
ETS
BUDGET ORG
NUMBER
1129
SUBJECT
Education
INITIATOR
Sheila Allen
DIVISION LEADER
Carl Henderson
NUMBER OF CREDITS
1 lecture credit
TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
15
RECOMMENDED CLASS SIZE
20
START-UP COST
0
COURSE FEE
0
Course Description
EDUC 218 - Exploring Teaching as a Next Career (1 credit)
This course is for individuals who have at least a bachelor’s degree and are exploring the profession of
teaching as a career choice. Topics presented include introductory information on teaching strategies,
assessment, classroom management and school culture. This one-credit course includes five days with a
mentor teacher in a classroom.
To register for EDUC 218, students must have at least a bachelor’s degree or have permission from the
dean.
Student Learning Objectives Linked to Relevant Academic Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the culture of public schools today. (Academic Outcome supported by this learning
objective: Culture and Society)
2. Describe a typical classroom and the typical student today. (Academic Outcome supported by
this learning objective: Culture and Society)
3. Discuss strategies used by teachers for teaching and classroom management. (Academic
Outcome supported by this learning objective: Communication, Critical Thinking)
4. Discuss types of assessment. (Academic Outcome supported by this learning objective:
Communication, Critical Thinking)
5. Self-assess knowledge and experiences to determine if teaching is a career to pursue.
(Academic Outcome supported by this learning objective: Personal and Self-Management
Skills)
6. Identify requirements needed for Maryland certification.(Academic Outcome supported by
this learning objective: Information Literacy)
Course Outline
I.
CULTURE OF TEACHING
A. Communities of Practice
B. Education Terminology
C. School Procedures
D. School Organization
II.
ASSESSMENT
A. Writing Objectives
B. Types of Assessment
C. Rubrics
III.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
A. Classroom Management
B. Behavior Management
C. Constructive Assertiveness
D. Conflict Resolution
IV.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
A. Student Differences
B. Strategies for Differentiation
V.
ASSESSMENT
A. Differences in School and Classroom Culture Among Schools
B. Differences in Classroom Experiences
C. Self-Assessment of Experiences and Future Goals
Instructional Method(s)
To achieve student learning objectives, instruction includes: lecture, discussion, field placement
Assessment Method(s) Assignments include creating lesson plans, behavior management plans,
classroom and school community activities, journals during the field placement and a final self
assessment.
Textual Material(s)
Title:
Author or Editor:
Publisher:
Date
Exploring Teaching as Your Next Career
Sheila Allen (custom edition)
Pearson
2011