Edu 201: introduction to education.

1) The Program Competency

This introductory course in teacher education examines the role of the elementary school teacher in
today’s society; historical, philosophical, cultural, and social domains are investigated. Strategies for
effective interpersonal communication are explored. Foundations for the practice of teaching are explored
and practiced at an introductory level.

2) The Artifacts

Field Observation,

Lesson plan,

Philosophy of Education

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned several strategies for developing engaging and effective lesson plans as well as effective
teaching methods as well as took the time to think about why I want to teach in the first place.

4) How What I Learned Will Help You In Your Future Teaching

What I learned will help me to build a strong foundation for my teaching strategies.

203: Introduction to Special Education

1) The Program Competency

This course provides an overview of the characteristics, training, and educational needs of students with
disabilities and those classified as Gifted and Talented. Focus also pertains to the historical, social, and
legal foundations of special education. It is designed to provide substitute teachers with ith the necessary
methods when working with children with individualized needs.

2) The Artifacts

Exploration of Historical Foundations In Special

Education

Field Observation Using Videos and Reflection

IEP Planning

Personal Philosophy of Special Education

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned the intricacies of writing an IEP. I learned about several learning disabilities and ways to help
alleviate the stresses caused to the student by them.

4) How What I Learned Will Help Me In My Future Teaching

These lessons will help me to provide better education for struggling students.

EDU 214 Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

1) The Program Competency

Explain the use of computers and technology in education and teach different ways to use technology to
improve education.

2) The Artifacts

Software Literacy

Emerging Technology

Exploration of technology Standards

Lesson Planning

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned several methods to utilize technology in the classroom. I was reminded to think outside the box
when using tools and I learned what profound effect technology has had on education

4) How What I Learned Will Help Me In My Future Teaching

Technique wise I didn't learn much but I learned to think harder about how I can use what I have.

CSN Education Department: EDU 220 Online: Principles of Educational Psychology

1) The Program Competency

Introduction to human psychology and learning. Explaininevevidenceasedays to help improve educational

effectiveness.

2) The Artifacts

Pepsi Screening Case Study

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned methods of getting to know the true child so that I May teach in a manner that will best be able
to help facilitate their learning

4) How What I Learned Will Help Me In My Future Teaching

I think I will use these methods every year in both my classes and the outer world. Understanding the
motivations and struggles helps me to better know the best course to resolve conflicts of all kinds.

EDU 240 Introduction to Classroom Management

1) The Program Competency

Introduce classroom management theories and techniques. Discuss classroom management systems and
positive behavior

2) The Artifacts

Signs for classroom rules, consequences, and rewards

Signs for classroom policies and procedures

Classroom Management System

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned ways to appropriately create signs and management systems that students will follow.

4) How What I Learned Will Help Me In My Future Teaching

Having a baseline understanding of how to set up my classroom will help me to create an environment
conducive to effective education.

Welcome to EDU 280 - Valuing Cultural Diversity

1) The Program Competency

Introduction to several forms of microcultures to build understanding and teach educators to make more
inclusive classroom environments

2) The Artifacts

Personal culture project

Multicultural lesson activity

3) What I Learned by Doing The Artifacts

I learned to see things through a different lens and ways to implement culture into my lesson.

4) How What I Learned Will Help Me In My Future Teaching

This will help me to create a more inclusive environment that people from all walks of life feel
comfortable and represented in, as well as teach students to be more tolerant of differences,