EDU 365 - Critical Examination of Issues in Education

Institution:

Molloy University

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Description:

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with a framework for critical examination of current issues affecting the modern classroom. Teacher candidates will learn to analyze and evaluate contemporary educational issues and research ideas based upon the knowledge gained in the course. Among the issues explored is the impact of culture, heritage socioeconomic level, personal health and safety, nutrition, past or present abusive or dangerous environment, and factors in the home, school and community of students' readiness to learn. They will learn the skills in applying that understanding to create a safe and nurturing learning environment that is free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and that fosters the health and learning of all students, and the development of a sense of community and respect for one another. Tolerance, character, values, gender equity, prevention of school violence and multicultural issues as they pertain to learners from diverse backgrounds will be examined. They will also learn the importance of productive relationships and interactions among the school, home and community for enhancing student learning, including service learning and skill in fostering effective relationships and interactions to support student growth and learning, including skill in resolving conflicts. Teacher candidates will learn means for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and maltreatment (including at least two clock hours of training regarding the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment, in accordance with the requirements of section 3004 of the Education Law). Also covered is instruction and workshops for preventing alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse as well as violence prevention and intervention education. Fee-$60.00. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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