Special topics syllabus presentation

EDUC 226

1. EDUC 226 Prepared by: JOSE DAKILA N. ESPIRITU Ph.D. SPECIAL TOPICS

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course focuses on some problems , issues , trends related to the field of education . This allows students to have a wider knowledge and perspective of the teaching profession through attendance and conduct of seminars on the latest trends in education. It explores emerging concern, new directions, and reforms through examining the critical issues and problems that brought about the different paradigm shifts and transformations currently found in the aims, processes and delivery of education.

3. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the students should be able to: Demonstrate competence in discussing identified problems and issues in education. Establish the relevance of the new directions and trends in education to the present day needs of the learners and society. Analyze the critical issues and problems in education. Reflect on the philosophy of lifelong learning as sets of goals, procedures and values. Demonstrate social awareness and responsibility in analyzing the effectiveness and relevance of the different trends to the problems in instruction.

4. LEARNING CONTENTS SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: TEACHING MULTI – GRADE CLASSES LEARNER – CENTERED INSTRUCTION CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION LEARNING DISABILITIES ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF EDUCATION TEACHING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE SERVICE LEARNING DISTANCE LEARNING TEACHING IN DIVERSITY UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN

5. REFERENCES Bender, William N. (2008). Learning Disabilities: Characteristics, Identification and Teaching Strategies. Boston: Pearson / Allyn and Bacon. Berman, Sally. (2006). Service Learning: A Guide to Planning, Implementing, and Assessing Student Projects. Thousand Oaks, Calif : Corwin Press. Drake, Susan M. (2007). Creating Standards – based Integrated Curriculum: Aligning Curriculum, Content, Assessment, and Instruction. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Stone, Randi. (2005). Best Classroom Management Practices for Reaching all Learners: What Award – Winning Classroom Teachers Do. Thousand Oaks, Calif : Corwin Press. Berg, Gary A. (2002). Why Distance Learning? Higher Administrative Practices. Westport: Praeger . Picciano , Anthony G. (2001). Distance Learning: Making Connections Across Virtual Space and Time. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.