EDU 285 - Professionalism in Education
Description
Students will examine the essential principles and behaviors required to maintain professionalism as an educator. Key topics include ethical conduct, effective communication with students and colleagues, advocacy, and upholding high standards of instruction in the classroom. Students will create a reflective professional portfolio that showcases their early childhood teaching skills and educational development. Additionally, the course will explore the educator’s code of conduct, emphasizing issues such as confidentiality, appropriate family-educator partnerships, and the importance of self-reflection.
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in the following courses: EDU 118 and [EDU 227 or EDU 210 ]
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): EDU 280
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Child Development (MTA Eligible), A.A.A.S., Child Development, A.A.A.S., Child Development, A.A.A.S. (Western Michigan University - Early Childhood General and Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten), Child Development, A.A.A.S. (Western MI Univ - Child Dev. | Family Sci./Serv. | Youth/Com. Dev.), Paraprofessional Education (MTA), A.A.A.S., Pre-Early Childhood Education, A.A. (Ferris State University), Pre-Elementary Education, A.A. (Ferris State University)
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: EDU280
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
Identify the key elements of professionalism in the classroom setting.
Analyze and apply ethical guidelines that inform effective teaching practices.
Develop and apply strategies to foster positive communication and collaboration between families and educators.
Evaluate personal teaching practices and identify opportunities for professional growth.
Document evidence of professional and educational development related to Early Childhood Education.
Course Outline:
Week 1
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard # 1
Review Standard # 1
Journal Reflection #1 due by midnight Sunday
Week 2
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard # 2
Review Standard # 2
Journal Reflection # 2 due by midnight Sunday
Week 3
Online
Continue to work on collecting and organizing Teacher Identity artifacts
Journal Reflection # 3 due by midnight Sunday
In Class
Introduction to class
Expectations and assignments
Journal Reflections
EDU 280-site visits and scheduling
Overview of NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation
Child Study
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation Assignment
Submit information/placement sheet in class or online (I will explain)
Child Study due at our third-class meeting
Begin collecting and implementing artifacts for Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation due at our final class meeting
Week 4
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard # 3
Review Standard # 3
Journal Reflection # 4 due by midnight Sunday
Week 5
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard #4
Review Standard # 4
Journal Reflection # 5 due by midnight Sunday
Week 6
Online
Continue work on the Child Study and Teacher Identity/Summative Evaluation Assignment
Journal Reflection # 6 due by midnight Sunday
In Class
Review of NAEYC Professional Standards
EDU 280-site visits and scheduling
Child Study (Review)
Teacher Identity/Summative Evaluation Assignment (Review)
Child Study due during our third-class meeting
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation Assignment due during our final class meeting
Week 7
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard #5
Review Standard #5
Week 8
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard # 6
Review Standard # 6
Journal Reflection # 7 due by midnight Sunday
Week 9
Online
Continue to work on Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation
Journal Reflection # 8 due by midnight Sunday
In Class
Begin work on Resume (bring a rough draft to class this week)
Professional Ethics in Early Childhood Education
Resume due by midnight Sunday
Child Study due in class
Week 10
Online
Continue to work on Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation
Journal Reflection # 9 due by midnight Sunday
Week 11
Online
Read and begin to reflect on Standard # 6
Review Standard # 6
Week 12
Online
Complete work on Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation due at our final class meeting
Journal Reflection # 10 due by midnight Sunday
Week 13
Online
If also taking EDU 280 be sure all paperwork is being completed
Week 14
Online
Make sure you have completed a minimum of 225 hours at your worksite, turned in your signed timesheet and supervisor evaluation
In Class
Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
Celebration
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation informal presentations
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation due in class
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Class Discussion/Attendance: 25%
Professional Portfolio: 25%
Child Study: 25%
Resume Assignment: 15%
Journals: 10%
Mandatory Course Components:
10 Reflective Journals
Child Study
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation
Resume
Equivalent Courses:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Teacher Identity Summative Evaluation
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100848
Course CIP Code: 19.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment:
General Room Request: ECLL adult classroom or 309 RJF
School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Education
Discipline: EDU
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must possess an MA or MS degree as well as two years work experience with children and families in the Early Childhood field.
Major Course Revisions: Title, Prerequisite
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250303T10:14:10
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030
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