ECI 608 Foundations of Education and Instructional Assessment(w/Observation)

Provides students with an understanding of historical, philosophical, economic, and sociological issues in American education, their effect on student achievement, and the impact of social changeon existing institutions. Includes the development of instruction based on assessment data including the use, construction, interpretation, and analysis of valid assesments.

All students must submit a request for a field placement online through the Teacher Education Services and Advising office- Placement Request

All students must have the Observation evaluation form completed during their observation placement. Please print the observation evaluation form to bring with you.

Ft. Belvoir: Fall 2009: Nick Rousos

Course Syllabus

Pentagon: Fall 2009: David Zack

Course Syllabus

TELETECHNET COURSE: Shirley Smith- starting Fall 2009 ALL course info. will be posted in Blackboard

Spring 2009 Course Syllabus
Spring 2009 Course Planner**

**Refer to the Planner for information on assignments and readings that correspond to the notes below.

 Notes for Class 1:

• Education and History

• Organization and Structure of Schools

• Education and the Law

 Notes for Class 2 :                                

• Kappan 35 Gallop Poll                                          

• The General Welfare

• Teachers and Students

• Schools and Society

 Notes for Class 3:

• Second Career Teachers

• The Teaching Profession

• The Teaching Profession x2

Notes for Class 4:

• Factors Influencing Achievement

• Characteristics of Effective Schools

• Teacher Evaluation

• Grading in the Classroom

• Classroom Instruction that Works

Notes for Class 5:

• Things Change

• School Curriculum

• Becoming a Teacher

• Teachers, Students and Law

• No Child Left Behind

Notes for Class 6:

• Education and Diversity

• Special Education- Notes

• Special Education- PPT

• How Does Section 504 Fit

Class 7: Education in the 21st Century (no notes)