EDU 200 - Introduction to Education

1. explore and relate philosophies of education and instructional strategies to future career in education;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of education in the United States, including how history has created and impacted American schools;
3. identify and discuss legal and ethical issues in education;
4. identify federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities of governance and finance for various school systems (public/private);
5. research and discuss major issues and trends in education, including but not limited to, student diversity, individual learning differences, culture, at-risk learners, cooperative learning, curriculum and assessment, and parent involvement;
6. Self-assess individual  potential for teaching with respect to effective teaching research;
7. complete 30 hours of classroom observations and/or experiences that provide examples of effective teaching and learning, including local schools, programs that serve children, video clips of effective lessons, classroom lessons and presentations;
8. develop a personal career time-line including requirements for teacher licensing;
9. use Internet resources for educators.