EDU 213 - Introduction to Education

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course presents an overview of the field of education, including foundations of American education, effective teacher characteristics, student engagement in the classroom, philosophies of education, classroom management strategies, and curriculum development. Current trends in education will be discussed and analyzed on topics such as school funding, professionalism, ethical and legal issues, student diversity, and classroom instruction. Students will complete a 40-hour observation practicum in a K-12 setting and complete a self-guided research project on an educational topic of their choice. Emphasis is placed on educational theory and beginning documentation of teacher education Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards. This course is recommended for students who plan to major in teacher education.

Prerequisite(s): SDV 130