Introduction to Issues in American Education
- 1. Issues in American Education
- 2. First Class Agenda *Attendance *Get to know your professor *Get to know each other Pair and share interview. *Go over the syllabus Break: Please be back in 15 minutes - 8 o’clock sharp *Introduction to Philosophy of Education *The Role of Education in Our Lives Discussion questions *What Should Education Be?
- 3. Communication Folder The “communication” folder will be used to track attendance, participation, and assignments. It will be given out at the beginning of class and collected at the end. Do not take this folder home. It will provide a private way for you to turn in assignments and for me to hand graded work back. Put your full name on the TAB and on the outside of the folder Then fill in at the top of the left page: Your full name - Address - Phone number (s) - E-mail – These will be collected at the end of class
- 4. Getting to know your professor
- 5. Getting to know each other Pair and Share Draw a name from the hat Pair up and interview each other Be prepared to introduce your partner to the class.
- 6. What we will be learning The Syllabus My office hours and phone Textbook Classic and Contemporary Readings in The Philosophy of Education Available in bookstore and on reserve in l1brary
- 7. What we will be learning Course Goals The role & importance of philosophy in American education. What do individual philosophers have to say about education? What is your philosophy of education? What philosophies influence American education today? How does philosophy influence educational policy and reforms?
- 8. Class Etiquette Mutual respect in class Listen when someone else is speaking Be on time. Each 3 hour class counts as 3 attendance periods. If you are late or leave early that counts as an absence. Excessive absences will result in an F in the course. Signed medical excuse note is required.
- 9. Classroom Etiquette Plagiarism, cheating or using work from other classes will result in a F Use of cell phone in class is prohibited. Repeated offenses will cause you to be asked to leave , and you will lose participation and attendance credit.
- 10. Grading Policy Class participation & in-class assignments Educational issue essay 1 & 2 School Board meeting report School administrator interview School teacher interview Your philosophy of education & final exam
- 11. Course Topics & Readings All reading assignments must be done before the date due so you can participate in the discussion and activities. Topics are subject to change to better meet learning goals. Other Resources: Open Directory - Society: Philosophy: Philosophy of Education: Philosophers philosophy of education Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- 12. Break Time 7:45 to 8:00 Please return promptly at 8 To think about: “Teach students how to think, not what to think.”
- 13. Let’s talk about education
- 14. Philosophy of Education We all have one! (Pair and Share) What is your personal philosophy of Education? How should adults and children be taught? Which is better public schools or private schools? How can we effectively teach to create a better society of people?
- 15. Philosophy of Education Where does our philosophy come from? 1. Our view of ourselves How do you think you learn best? ( Get a new Partner @ Pair and Share) What did you learn about yourself? How would this affect your view of education?
- 16. Philosophy of Education Where does our philosophy come from? 2. Our experiences Who was your favorite teacher? Why? What positive/negative experiences have you had in school? Did the way you were taught match how you learn best?
- 17. Philosophy of Education Where does our philosophy come from? 3. Our hopes and dreams Have you learned anything outside of school that you wished was taught in school?
- 18. What I Believe Now Write a brief essay describing what you believe a good education should be for American students today. Consider… How do you think students learn best? How do you think teachers should teach? What methods are successful? How do you think schools should be organized and funded? What subjects, values, and ways of thinking should schools teach? This ungraded essay will be collected to be returned at the end of the course so you can compare how your ideas and beliefs have changed over the semester.
- 19. Children’s book reading & discussion At the end of this course, I want you to all have a better sense of who you are and what you believe.
- 20. Turn in Your Communication Folder Put your “What I Believe Now Essay” in the folder. If you have any questions, write them on a paper and put in the folder or see me after class. Next class: Educational Philosophy in Action: Montessori Education