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Fall 2018 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU 101 - Foundations of Elementary Education

3 credits
This course introduces students to careers in education through lectures, discussions, case studies, and analyses of controversial issues in education. Among the topics studied are: history and social context of education, role and responsibilities of teachers, developing a personal philosophy of teaching, testing and assessment, curriculum and instructional issues, ethical issues in teaching, and decision-making governance in education. A field visit to a school is required.

Prerequisites: Students must be ENG 101 -ready and READ 105 -ready.