Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools

Catalog description

Overview of teaching as work and as a profession in today's schools. Course focuses on establishing a respectful environment for a diverse student population, dispositions and practices required for effective teaching, integration of digital technology into K-12 settings, and taking informed action through service learning. The course has a required fieldwork component in local K-12 schools, and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the schools. Students are required to purchase intern liability insurance to participate in this course. Contact University Insurance & Risk Management for details on acquiring the insurance and the current charge, which typically ranges between $12-50 depending on the year and organization used.