Introduction to Education

Catalog description

This course explores the role of education and teaching in modern American Society. Current political and social issues and their impact on schools are addressed; and career opportunities and expectations for teachers are explored. Students are encouraged to assess and reflect upon their own educational experiences, skills, and learning styles as they interact with current practitioners and education literature. Students complete a 15-hour fieldwork component. May not be taken concurrently with EDUC 315. Must be passed with a C (not C-) or better to fulfill the Liberal Studies major requirement.