Thomas College
Ed 222
Foundations of Education
Office: 208-B
Telephone: 859-1320
E-mail: McPhee @Thomas.edu
Parkay, Forest and Hardscastle Stanford, Beverly (l998). Becoming a Teacher, fourth edition. Mass: Allyn and Bacon.
This course will provide students with a philosophical, historical, and sociological base from which to examine the critical issues of education and the teaching profession.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. list characteristics of effective teaching
2. define historical events and identify key people who have worked in education
3. debate major issues of schooling in a multicultural society
4. name the political influences on education and explain how they impact on schooling and policy setting
5. develop technological skills which can be used in researching and teaching
6. formulate a personal philosophy of education
7. demonstrate presentation skills
Through class discussions/activities, use of technology, and field experiences, the course objectives will be met.
1. attend and contribute to all class sessions
2. read all text and other materials
3. take quizzes, exams, and deliver classroom presentations at scheduled times
4. submit work which meets college level standards
Week of:
Sept 14 Chapter 3 exam
Sept 21 Chapter 4
Sept 28 Chapter 5
Oct 5 Chapter 6 exam
Oct 19 Chapter 7
Oct 26 Chapter 8
Nov 2 Chapter 9 exam
Nov 9 Chapter 10
Nov 16 Chapter 11
Nov 30 Chapter 12
Dec 7 Chapter 13, 14 final
Because a great deal of learning comes from class discussions and activities, students are encouraged to attend all classes. At times an absence from class is unavoidable. In order to accommodate such times, three absences are allowed without penalty. Each absence thereafter will result in 2 points deducted from the final grade.
Copying work from the Internet and using it as one’s own or cheating on an exam will result in a failing grade for the course.