Introduction to Educational Practice

Course Code: EDUC-101

Department: Education

Credit Hours: 4.00

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This course introduces the key components required to complete a teacher education program and earn a teaching license for those interested in all areas of teacher education. It also includes a survey of the legal, social, and ethical issues involved in public school education, the impact of ESL students and diversity in the classroom. A correlation of psychological principles to varied learning styles will be studied, and the social, emotional, and psychological development of students will be explored. This course includes 40 hours of field experience in school settings and requires a current criminal background check.