Orientation to Education ((3 credit hours))

Catalog description

Introduces the roles and responsibilities of both the paraeducator and the classroom teacher. Covers legal and ethical issues that might be encountered in the classroom, instructional support strategies that might be implemented by paraeducators, universal health and safety procedures, and the importance of communication and teamwork in the instructional environment. Introduces the design of learning environments that encourage active participation in individual and group settings. Requires 10 hours of field work. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).