Foundations in Teaching for Single Subject

Catalog description

This course provides the philosophical and historical foundations of education. Teaching candidates begin the development of a reflective professional classroom philosophy. Candidates evaluate their philosophical bias related to the classroom and examine the professional and ethical behaviors, which contribute to teacher success in a school community. Additionally, this course prepares candidates with basic knowledge, skills and strategies for teaching diverse and special populations, including students with disabilities, students on behavior plans, and gifted and talented students in the general education classroom. Individuals become familiar with the cultural and individual diversity of the school community.