Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences

Catalog description

Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of teachers, including educational law and ethical codes. This course is designed to allow the student interested in education to investigate current issues, trends, educational reforms and legal issues in education. Historical, philosophical, theoretical, governance and financing perspectives will also be analyzed. Students will understand the spectrum of diversity in the context of schools and present to the class on a variety of educational topics. A 30-hour early level field experience is required, specific to the certification area the teacher candidate is seeking, and must be successfully completed in full to complete the course with a passing grade. Teacher Candidates are required to pay a site license fee for their portfolio (Foliotek). Application for placement in the 30-hour early level field experience is made through Foliotek and includes a nominal fee for requesting a required FCSR background check and TB test. Teacher candidates must obtain a clear criminal background check and TB test to participate in the field experience. Fee Information: Nominal fee for Foliotek, FCSR background check, and TB test.