Introduction to Education.

Catalog description

An introduction to the professional education sequence. The course examines the teaching profession, including the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Students gain knowledge of the VCSU teacher education model and apply knowledge and skills through practice teaching activities, including the effective use of planning, implementing, evaluating, and reflecting. The course requires a 40 hour field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring. Prerequisite : GPA of 2.5 or higher.