EDU 102Introduction to Teaching

Catalog

This course is designed for students who want to explore a career in K-12 teaching. The course will combine classroom learning with field-based experiences in educational settings. Students will examine historical trends and philosophical perspectives shaping education as well as major issues in the field today, including national and state frameworks for learning. Students will review the varied roles of teachers as they work with students, parents and administrators as well as Maine’s teacher certification requirements. Students also will acquire a general knowledge of learning theory and best practice models in the field today. Part of the course will be field-based school experiences. Students must meet the requirements of the fieldwork sites which will often include a criminal background check including fingerprinting. Failure to meet these requirements may result in non- completion of the course.