Introduction to Education: Early Childhood through Secondary

Catalog description

This course is a survey of the role of education, from preschool through secondary school, in the United States. It covers the historical and philosophical foundations of education, family engagement, classroom climate, curriculum, instructional techniques, developmentally appropriate practices, lesson planning, and assessment of student learning. Participants should anticipate spending a minimum of 30 field placement hours in a pre-K to 12 classroom.