EDUC& 205 - Introduction to Education with Field Experience

5 CR

Details the history, development, purposes, and processes of education. Students examine the teaching-learning process. Format includes lecture, discussion, and lab.

Course Outcomes

Discuss and analyze the major trends, philosophies and psychologies of education.
Develop a personal philosophy of education tied to major movements of thought in the field.
Identify the roles, responsibilities and ethical expectations of teachers of children in school settings.
Explain how major social, cultural, economic, and political forces have impacted and continue to impact education.
Describe the diversity found in student populations, such as culture, race, ability, gender, language, sexual orientation, religion, community and economic class.
Identify, demonstrate and evaluate teaching strategies and methods that accommodate diverse students within a classroom.
Analyze the roles and responsibilities of educators and the personal and professional qualities of successful teachers.

Find out when this course is offered