Graduate Seminar

Catalog description

This course serves as an orientation to the Washburn Teacher Education Program as well as an exploration of the teaching profession for students pursuing an initial teaching license at the graduate level. Students will be introduced to the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of education, as well as a variety of teaching models, and the planning and assessment practices expected of all teachers. A review of influences on P-12 students' individual family, and community characteristics on the teaching and learning process will also be explored. The process for developing the education department required professional portfolio is included. A minimum of a 35 hour school/community field experience is required. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ED 660 .