Course Description

  • Introduction to Education provides an overview of the education profession and U.S. education system, including historical development, social foundations, and educational institutions. Other topics discussed include current theories; trends and issues in education and the community; certification standards; roles and responsibilities of teachers, learners, and other school personnel; and a field experience / practicum experience. Coinciding with classroom work, students will take field trips to various educational settings, learn from guest instructors focusing on various topics in the world of education, and take part in various “teaching” experiences through observations and student contact.

Proficiency learning targets for Grade 11/12 ELA

  • Writing Proficiency Targets

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Introduce and develop information about a topic (11.7.2.2)
    • Organize and format information to maximize content clarity and audience understanding. (11.7.2.2)
    • Organize and write using formal standards. (11.7.2.2)
    • Use language, including figurative language, appropriate to the audience. (11.7.2.2)
    • Produce clear and coherent writing. (11.7.4.4)
    • Organize and develop content using a formal writing process. (11.7.4.4)
    • Generate effective research questions. (11.7.7.7)
    • Develop an outline according to evidence gathered (11.7.7.7)
    • Synthesize multiple sources to support research questions. (11.7.7.7)
    • Integrate multiple types of credible sources to support research (11.7.8.8)
    • Provide accurate citations for evidence. (11.7.8.8)

    Language Proficiency Targets

    As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Correctly use grammar in speaking and writing. (11.11.1.1; 11.11.2.2)
    • Correctly use punctuation and spelling in writing. (11.11.1.1; 11.11.2.2)
    • Edit written work for correct use of grammar and mechanics. (11.11.1.1; 11.11.2.2)

Materials Used

  • Textbook (supplied by Normandale)

    • Pearson Custom Education (EDUC 1101 Intro to Education)
      • ISBN 10: 1-269-79767-0
      • ISBN 13: 978-1-269-79767-2

    Literary Analysis Book List
    Subject to Change -- students also have the option of ordering a self-selected book.

    • Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
    • Leading with Focus by Mike Schmoker
    • Starting a Movement by Kenneth C. Williams and Tom Hierck
    • The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer
    • Shifting the Money by Todd Whitaker
    • GRIT by Angela Duckworth
    • Holler If You Hear Me (2nd edition) by Gregory Michie
    • Why Don’t Students LIKE School? By Daniel T. Willingham
    • How Children Succeed by Paul Tough
    • What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker
    • Launch by John Spencer and AJ Juliani
    • Inquiry Mindset by Trevor Mackenzie
    • Your First Year by Todd Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker, and Katherine Whitaker
    • Even on Your Worst Day You Can Be a Student’s Best Hope by Manny Scott
    • Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
    • Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner
    • The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin
    • Creative Schools by Ken Robinson, Ph.D.
    • Self-Theories by Carol S. Dweck
    • Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
    • Start Right Now by Todd Whitaker, Jeffrey Zoul, and Jimmy Casas
    • Other People’s Children By Lisa Delpit
    • The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros
    • Gen Z @ Work by David Stillman and Jonah Stillman