Introduction to Teaching

Catalog description

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of teaching and learning. Students will become familiar with teaching as a career choice and state requirements for becoming a certified teacher. To assist students in gaining knowledge in a well organized format, the course is structured into four areas of competence: historical and philosophical foundations; teacher and student diversity (culture, language, and exceptionalities); schools and curriculum; and finances, government, and legal concerns. Students will explore relevant current issues in education. Students will closely examine how schools serve as tools for promoting equity, social justice, and societal change.