Emphasis is on effective use of computer hardware and software for lesson design, portfolio development, curriculum delivery, and classroom administration. EDU 241 Foundations of Education - 3 credits Examination of information from the fields of history, philosophy and sociology which is relevant to the understanding of the teaching profession, development of school policy and current educational issues. This course provides the theoretical and practical foundation for the design and management of instruction and for the use of formal and informal assessment strategies. The course provides the prospective teacher with the opportunity to plan instructional units and to assess learning based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curricular goals. This course provides an understanding of the exceptional learner, and of the rapidly changing field of special education.
Observation is required in appropriate school settings.
This course explores teaching as a matter of relationships among individuals. Students explore these relationships to discover their need to be grounded in rapport and mutual respect between teacher and students, and among students. Important ideas covered are how group motivation and effective classroom management create an environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. A study of a broad range of literature for children from prekindergarten through junior high school age. Needs of the exceptional child are considered, and emphasis is on issues, research, and current practices in reading and the communicative arts.