EDU4010 Explorations Capstone Seminar I for Early Childhood, Elementary and Special/Elementary Majors

This inquiry-based seminar is designed to give teacher candidates the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to explore issues pertinent to effective citizenship in general, and education in particular, in the 21st century. The seminars provide opportunities for candidates from all Teacher Education programs to engage in wide-range reading, intensive writing, critical analysis, respectful debate and thoughtful discussion. The 4010 seminar will familiarize teacher candidates with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process and the concept of a Professional Learning Community (PLC), along with the facilitation of a PLC in order to demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills.

Credits

2 sh

Prerequisite

EDU 3040

Corequisite

EDU 4040

Offered

• Fall

Notes

This course must be taken fall of senior year.

Course Outcomes

1. Students will explore the various leadership roles educators play.
2. Students will analyze the first NC Professional Teaching Standard - Teachers Demonstrate Leadership.
3. Students will understand the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process and the concept of a Professional
   Learning Community (PLC).
4. Students will analyze the SIP and PLC at their field placement site. They will collaborate with colleagues and
   stakeholders to assess areas that need additional support.
5. Students will engage in critical and creative thinking about 21st century issues.
6. Students will develop the propensity to view problems from multiple perspectives and proactively collaborate
   in their solution.