ED - Education and Leadership

ED120 Leadership Training I - Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This course introduces students to fundamental leadership concepts and skills. Through experiential exercises, readings from diverse disciplines, and group discussions, students will explore personal leadership values and philosophies. The course emphasizes ethical decision-making, self-reflection, and the development of core leadership abilities, providing a strong foundation for emerging leaders.

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  1. Articulate a personal leadership philosophy that reflects individual values, assumptions, and experiences.
  2. Apply core leadership skills, including ethical decision-making, effective communication, and leadership principles, to professional and team-based contexts.\\n
  3. Differentiate between various leadership styles and evaluate their strengths, limitations, and applications in diverse contexts.
  4. Illustrate inclusive and ethical leadership practices that emphasize culture, diversity, and ongoing self-improvement.

ED121 Leadership Training II - Vision, Goals and Teams

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

Building on fundamental leadership skills, this course focuses on articulating a vision, setting goals, and leading effective teams. Students will engage in team-building activities, learn strategies for fostering collaboration and inclusivity, and practice conflict resolution techniques. The course combines practical exercises with contemporary leadership theory to enhance students’ capacity to lead in diverse and dynamic environments.

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  1. Create a compelling vision and align it with strategic goals to guide leadership initiatives.
  2. Apply team-building techniques to build and lead inclusive, high-performing teams that foster collaboration, inclusivity, and effective conflict resolution.
  3. Enhance leadership abilities through self-reflection and the practical application of advanced leadership strategies.
  4. Demonstrate ethical leadership practices that align with principles of integrity and promote collective success.

ED122 Leadership Training III - Practical Application

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

In this advanced course, students will focus on practical leadership challenges, including decision-making, conflict management, and leading through change. The course emphasizes the development of adaptive leadership skills through self-assessment, case studies, and experiential learning. Students will explore the role of culture and diversity in leadership, preparing them to lead with confidence and inclusivity in complex situations.

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  1. Apply decision-making strategies to lead others effectively through initiating and navigating change.
  2. Implement conflict management techniques to identify types of conflict and resolve them constructively.
  3. Conduct self-assessments to identify growth areas and refine leadership effectiveness through continuous self-reflection.
  4. Integrate inclusive leadership practices grounded in the principles of the social change model, emphasizing culture, diversity, and inclusion in leadership contexts.

ED125 Tutoring and Instructional Issues

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: Employment in the MHCC Learning Success Center (LSC) or instructor consent is required.

This course introduces professional tutors and peer academic mentors to effective tutoring and academic coaching strategies for community college learners. The course covers tutor and mentor roles and responsibilities, adult learning theories, techniques for conducting productive tutoring or mentoring sessions, questioning and active listening techniques, study skills and learning strategies, learning differences, ethics and appropriate referral processes.

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  1. Apply college policies and procedures
  2. Employ effective study skills and learning strategies into tutoring and mentoring
  3. Identify and assess need for referral to another campus resource
  4. Identify the diverse needs of individual learners
  5. Provide learning assistance to students that support course content and instructional method
  6. Use productive tutoring and mentoring techniques that foster active learning and student independence

ED200 Introduction to Education

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090,or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or better; or placement above stated course levels.

This course examines teaching as a profession and considers the roles and ethical obligations of professional educators. The course investigates issues prominent in education today including historical, legal and philosophical foundations. The governance of local schools and districts, student diversity, characteristics of effective schools and teachers are discussed. This course is recommended for anyone considering a career in teaching.

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  1. Describe diversity of today's students, e.g.. culture, race, ability, gender, language, community and economic class
  2. Describe how major social, cultural, economic, and political forces have impacted and continue to impact education
  3. Describe necessary qualities and characteristics of a professional and effective educator
  4. Describe the purposes of schooling in America
  5. Describe the relationship of diversity to educational access and societal equity
  6. Develop one's personal philosophy of education through examination of different schools of thought
  7. Identify roles and responsibilities of teachers in today's schools
  8. Identify the ethical expectations of teachers in today's schools

ED209A Practicum: Introductory Observation and Experience

Credit 1

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels. Co-requisite: ED200.

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in schools as observers and participants and to explore major issues in education. Students will reflect on their experiences, respond to readings and learn more about the education environment. For ED209A, students may get repeatable credit for no more than three credits. For ED209B, students may get repeatable credit for no more than four credits.

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  1. Conclude if a teaching career is a good personal fit.
  2. Describe field observations in a written journal using the reflective pattern of what? (state event), So what (Analysis) and Now what? (evaluation)
  3. Describe student and teacher behavior observed.
  4. Describe the educational practices observed.
  5. Describe the student diversity observed.
  6. State their view on current educational topics present in the classroom/educational settings.

ED209B Practicum: Introductory Observation and Experience

Credits 2

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels. Co-requisite: ED200.

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in schools as observers and participants and to explore major issues in education. Students will reflect on their experiences, respond to readings and learn more about the education environment. For ED209A, students may get repeatable credit for no more than three credits. For ED209B, students may get repeatable credit for no more than four credits.

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  1. Conclude if a teaching career is a good personal fit.
  2. Describe field observations in a written journal using the reflective pattern of what? (state event), So what (Analysis) and Now what? (evaluation)
  3. Describe student and teacher behavior observed.
  4. Describe the educational practices observed.
  5. Describe the student diversity observed.
  6. State their view on current educational topics present in the classroom/educational settings.

ED251 Overview of Exceptional Learners

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: ED200 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Introduces the diverse needs of students with exceptional abilities in public schools. Provides a historical and contemporary overview through an equity lens of the special education laws, eligibility categories, and procedures. Includes partnering with families, intervention and identification, professional roles of special education team members, and research-based best practices.

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  1. Define special education categories as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) including exceptional learners who are also English learners or gifted/talented learners.
  2. Define terms and concepts, basic procedures, and the roles of professionals serving students identified to receive special education services.
  3. Identify equitable techniques for effectively communicating and collaborating with the families of exceptional learners and professionals in schools who serve them.
  4. Identify equitable techniques for effectively communicating and collaborating with the families of exceptional learners and professionals in schools who serve them.
  5. Deliver content in a culturally responsive manner to accommodate diverse learning perspectives.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to use reason, decision making, and complex problem-solving skills within a particular cultural context.

ED258 Multicultural Education

Credits 3

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; each with a grade of "C" or higher; or placement above stated course levels.

This course introduces the philosophy, activities and materials applied in developing a culturally sensitive multicultural classroom and curriculum.

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  1. Describe and identify minority culture groups in the context of education
  2. Describe situational factors in various communication contexts
  3. Describe the effects of culture in the classroom
  4. Explain the rationale for multicultural education Text as directed by instructor
  5. Identify techniques to incorporate multicultural education in the curriculum areas
  6. Identify the verbal and non-verbal messages that differ among cultures

ED261 Child Development Principles

Credits 4

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W, with a "C" or better; or placement above stated levels.

Surveys basic theories and principles of development from the prenatal stage to adolescence. Examines various influences on development. The focus includes age-appropriate expectations and the significance of research findings for each stage. Students cannot get credit for both ED261 and ECE261.

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  1. Describe the basic principles of growth and development from the prenatal period to adolescence
  2. Explain the major theories of child development
  3. Identify physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains of development
  4. Utilize knowledge of variables that influence development for professional and personal decision making

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