A study of the historical, social, and philosophical foundations of contemporary education and an examination of current educational trends and programs. Areas of study include teaching as a career, school laws, governance of schools, school problems, basic teaching strategies, development of an educational philosophy, and an introduction to state and national standards for students and teachers. A supervised field experience in classroom settings that involves direct observation and participation. This field experience is designed to examine and describe the teacher's role, school climate, and learner behavior.
Personal transportation is required.
The Learner and the Learning Process Designed to develop knowledge and skills relating to human development, the process of learning, educational motivation, and measurement and evaluation. The class explores theories, principles, and models, examines their general implications for teaching, and analyzes their applications in authentic situations. Edu 150 and Psy 100. A supervised field experience in classroom settings which involves direct observation and participation. This field experience is designed to examine and describe characteristics of learners, learning strategies, and learning theories.