EDU200 — Introduction to Education
EDU 200 - Introduction to Education EDU 200 - Introduction to Education Description: Overview of education profession and U.S. educational system; historical development and foundations of education and educational institutions. Includes theories of teaching, the students as learner, current issues and trends in education, the school and community, and roles and responsibilities of the teacher. Includes a field and observation practicum. This course requires 10 face-to-face observation hours in a k-12 setting. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Personal abilities, characteristics, and motives in teaching Learning theories and applications to teaching Diversity in the classroom Effective teaching methods and strategies Current issues in education Research strategies and resources in education Technology and instruction Philosophical foundations of American education Ethical and legal issues facing teachers Critical thinking, reflective writing, and oral presentation Learning