Introduction to Education

Catalog description

A comprehensive study of education in America including the historical development, philosophical foundations, sociological factors, and modern educational thoughts and practices that influence education. The course is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with education in the United States and teaching as a profession. By studying various topics related to education, students will attain the knowledge and skills necessary to formulate professional attitudes regarding the problems and issues facing our schools today. The course outline covers effective teaching practices, societal challenges faced by teachers, educational philosophies and approaches to instruction, legal issues in our schools today, diversity in education, and instructional practices. The course is designed to provide the opportunity to develop knowledge, values, and attitudes in order to accomplish the important task of educating all students. Pre-requisite(s): none Concurrency: none Co-requisite(s): none