EDUC 204 Families Communities & Culture

This course examines the interactions of schools, families, communities, and diverse cultures as a basis for reflecting on the social context of learning. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

EDUC 204Families Communities & Culture

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines the interactions of schools, families, communities, and diverse cultures as a basis for reflecting on the social context of learning. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of a particular Social Science discipline. ☐
  • Develop an understanding of self and the world by examining the dynamic interaction of individuals, groups, and societies as they shape and are shaped by history, culture, institutions, and ideas. ☒ Utilize Social Science approaches, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences. ☒
  • Utilize Social Science approaches, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences. ☒
  • Evaluate how reasoning, history, or culture informs and guides individual, civic, or global decisions. ☒
  • Understand and appreciate similarities and differences among and between individuals, cultures, or societies across space and time. ☒
  • The College of Southern Idaho course also addresses the following outcomes: Understand systems theory.
  • Identify three leadership/parenting styles.
  • Identify the major roles of a teacher (i.e. leader, mentor, manager, planner, and motivator).
  • Discuss the importance of peer groups, mass media, and community services.
  • Discuss the ecology of families, parenting, schooling, and teaching.
  • Discuss socialization methods and outcomes.
  • Learn teacher language and concepts such as ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development), "with-it-ness", learned helplessness, DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice), and Pygmalion.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies