EDU3015 - Foundations of Education

Course Description

This course (ED 290) introduces students to past, current, and future contexts, conditions, and perspectives of education in Hawaii and the US. The teaching profession, rights of students and teachers, professional and ethical considerations, and relevant contemporary issues will be examined. Establishing equal educational opportunities, creating inclusive environments, and utilizing appropriate curriculum, instruction, technologies, and assessments for all learners will be addressed. Influences on student learning and achievement will be examined.

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 290, the students should be able to:

1. Create a teaching philosophy.
2. Articulate past, current, and future context, conditions, and perspectives of education and the teaching profession in Hawaii and the US.
3. Examine the factors, challenges, and issues of education, and evaluate its impact on student learning and success.
4. Develop and implement inclusive learning environments, curriculum, instructional and technological approaches, and assessments for all learners.
5. Advocate for the rights of students and teachers to promote equal educational opportunities for all learners.

Notes

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

This course is conducted fully online. This course is completely ASYNCHRONOUS. Students are not required to meet with each other and/or the instructor at a specific time. However, this course may include one or more OPTIONAL synchronous online activities. This course may also include field assignments that can be done virtually. The required textbook can be purchased or rented from an online source such as Amazon. Textbook: "Foundations of Education" (13 Edition) by Allan Ornstein. This required textbook is not available at the Kapiolani Community College bookstore. This course does not have proctored exams. Email the instructor (rumi@hawaii.edu) as needed for additional information and check your email account regularly for class notifications. To take an online course, you must have regular access to a desktop or laptop computer and a reliable Internet connection.

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.

Refund/Drop Policy:

100% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 10 business days or more prior to start of course.

50% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 5-9 business days prior to start of course.

0% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made less than 5 business days prior to start of course.