EDU 100 - Exploring Teaching as a Profession

An introduction to the study of education and teaching, this course provides opportunities for students to examine and evaluate their interest in and aptitude for a career in teaching. The structure of the course combines faculty-directed seminars with coordinated field-based experiences in school settings. In addition to examining and reflecting upon their field-based classroom experiences in their seminar sessions, students will examine the following topics: current initiatives and issues in education and teaching, the diverse needs of students, the multiple roles of teachers, the professional and ethical expectations of teachers, school curriculum, culture and organization, and teacher certification programs and professional development options. Part of the course will be field based school experiences.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Education