

EDUC 250 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION
BRANDI RUDLAND
Fall 2016
DAKOTA COLLEGE BOTTINEAU
Course Syllabus
Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester
Course Description:
A study of teachings as a profession including the historical, philosophical, social
and psychological foundations of education. Students will be introduced to different learning styles of
students; laws concerning education and special populations; classroom management issues; No Child
Left Behind guidelines; student assessment at local, state and national levels; and the requirements
needed for becoming a certified educator.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
This course explores the DCB campus theme—nature, technology,
and beyond—through intentional case studies of how the world around us affects learning. The
purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate students for careers as
paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals, and adult caregivers.
Course Title:
Introduction to Education
Instructor:
Brandi Rudland
Course Prefix/Number:
EDUC 250
Office:
Thatcher 1109
Class Location:
online
Office Hours: M
8-4:30,
T
10-2/4-4:30
,
W
8-3:00/4:4:30,
TH
10-2:00
F 8-3:50
CALL OR EMAIL FOR APPOINTMENT
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Blended Componets
Instructor Contact Information:
Phone:
701-228-5604 office, 701-822-3112 cell
Email:
brandi.rudland@dakotacollege.eduEmails will be checked daily, if you need to contact me after
hours feel free to call or text.
Credits: 3
Pre-/Co-requisites:
None