Introduction to Education

Catalog description

Course provides an overview of teaching as a profession in the American education system. Students will be introduced to and explore instruction and assessment practices rooted in a variety of historical, philosophical, legal, inclusive, and equitable perspectives. The course supports students in developing their skills as collaborative and reflective practitioners. Students will investigate the role of teacher as advocate and identify ways in which schooling might be structured to build equity and social justice. A 10-hour directed observation in a K-12 school setting is required.