EDU101 Introduction to Teaching

This course is designed for students who want to explore possibilities in education, particularly teaching, as a career. The historical, philosophical, social and methodological aspects of learning and teaching are unifying themes throughout this course. Students will be introduced to national and state curriculum frameworks. Students will be exposed to a diversity of educational settings and develop an understanding of the connections between the different sectors of education. 15 hours of Field experiences are a requirement of this course.

PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal History Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.  Individual school districts may require additional CORI/CHRI/SORI, drug screening analysis and/or fingerprinting.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Background Check Required

  • Drug Screening May Be Required

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Written Communication Intensive