EDU 230 - Schools in Communities

Class: 4 Credits: 4
This course provides students with a basic understanding of the social, political, and historical aspects of diverse educational institutions in American culture with an emphasis on families, schools, and communities. Within the parameters of an approved articulation agreement, this course may transfer to an accredited Education program at a comprehensive four-year college or university.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Teachers and Students
Historical Foundations
Philosophical Foundations
Instruction and Classroom Management
Finance
Curriculum
School Reform and Accountability
Student Diversity
School Law

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Headphones will be required to complete online activities in class.
Students are responsible for providing their headphones.
Students must have a computer with internet access.
Criminal Background Information
Health Form

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Reflect on major topics in the course by observing a teacher in their classroom, answering specific questions pertaining to the course and interviewing a school official.
Analyze the major philosophical influences on American education by completing a questionnaire that compares these influences to their own philosphy of education.
Examine the societal influences upon schools by participating in a community service project.
Explain the political impact upon the community school by observing a local school governance body during the decision-making process.
Reflect upon experiences and activities completed during the semester by creating a portfolio of major assignments.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021