Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

EDUC 298 Introduction to Education Practicum

Ms. Allison Scherr

Spring 2017

Dakota College at Bottineau

Course Syllabus

Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester

Course Title:

Intro to Education (Practicum)

Instructor:

Allison Scherr

Course Prefix/Number:

EDUC 298

Office:

Thatcher 2233

Class Location:

ONLINE

Office Hours: Monday-Friday

9:00 - 12:00 / 1:00 – 4:00

*hours may vary on softball game days*

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

ONLINE

Instructor Contact Information:

Office, 701-228-5434

Email:

Emails will be checked daily

Credits: 1

Pre-/Co-requisites: :

EDUC 250 Introduction to Education

Course Description:

EDUC 298 is a pre-professional, observation of elementary and secondary teachers in action at an area

school, accompanied by group seminar to discuss experiences.

Relationship to Campus Theme:

This course explores the DCB campus theme—nature, technology,

and beyond—through classroom observations. Learners see first-hand of how professions in

education/caregiving affects learning and the world around us. The purpose of the Education and

Human Development Discipline is to prepare students for careers as paraeducators, teachers, early

childhood professionals, and adult caregivers.

Goals/Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, student will:

Observe teachers in action as they deal with actual everyday issues in the classroom

- Observe how a diverse student population can alter the way material has to be presented

- Observe methods of classroom management

- Observe methods of discipline management