Principles of Economics-Macroeconomics

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This course focuses on the economy as a whole including supply and demand, national income analysis, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy and analysis of other macroeconomic problems. EDUCATION Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College’s Elementary Education program offers students an exceptional opportunity to be among the best prepared teachers in Minnesota’s diverse classrooms of the future. The bachelor's of science degree in Elementary Education and the associate of science degree in Anishinaabeg and American Elementary Education provides content and pedagogy that incorporates a culturally responsive approach to education that is blended and rooted in native language, family and community within a learning environment that is maintained and assessed in culturally appropriate ways. This approach to education is infused throughout the curriculum and students leave this program ready to serve their Indigenous community. EDU/AMIN 1020 3 credits Foundations of Anishinaabe and American Educational Systems This course introduces prospective teacher candidates to the teaching profession. The major purpose of this course is to help students clarify their thoughts and feelings about becoming a professional educator and to develop educational philosophies that they will bring into their classrooms. This course is taken by both prospective elementary education teachers and early childhood students. In addition, the importance of embedding the Anishinaabe perspective into the curriculum will be stressed. This course also introduces candidates to educational assessments, portfolios, curriculum, and organizations within the educational systems. Early Child Development students complete fifteen (15) hours of field experience (observation and participation) in the classroom/community. Elementary Education students complete ten (10) hours of field experience. EDU/CDEV 1210 3 credits Child Growth and Development This course focuses on human development. It provides an overview of development from conception through adulthood, examining the patterns and theories of human development. Content will include physical, intellectual and social-emotional development with emphasis given to the periods of early childhood through late childhood. Knowledge of developmental stages will be integrated with developmentally appropriate practices in education and care settings. This course requires Early Child Development students to spend 15 hours at a licensed childcare/education setting. Elementary Education students complete five (5) hours of field experience.