Intro to Education Profession

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of Florida's educator certification pathways and career options in education in accordance with Florida Statutes. Topics include: key educational philosophies; professional ethics; legal responsibilities, including mandatory reporting for child abuse and neglect; the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs); key instructional practices associated with effective teaching of students with exceptionalities; Florida's state academic standards; and historical, legal, and financial foundations of the Florida education systems. Students will explore effective teaching strategies in classroom management, educational technology, and the foundations of all student learning needs. Includes clinical experiences in a variety of settings.