EDUC 190 Field Experience: Introduction To Education

This is a field-based course that provides the opportunity to apply the theories and methods learned regarding best practices for creating and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Students will analyze a variety of learner characteristics that influence student development and academic achievement as is appropriate for age/grade level and professional specialization.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

This course is only available to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of Introduction to Education at another higher education institution but who have not completed 15 hours of field experience as part of that course (EDUC 110). Additionally, permission of the Director of Teacher Education is required in order to enroll in this course

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. Explain the varied aspects of teaching, including the knowledge and skill
   characteristics of effective teachers, to become aware of the current realities in
   today’s classrooms.
2. Describe how exceptionalities, individual differences, culture and diversity, and experiences affect equity, teaching, and schools including the impact on growth and development, schooling, student performance, and success.
3. Explain how the characteristics of schools and the curriculum are a reflection of societal and cultural values and priorities.

Course Objectives

1. Explain the varied aspects of teaching, including the knowledge and skill
   characteristics of effective teachers, to become aware of the current realities in
   today’s classrooms.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Acquire the foundational knowledge that prepares the teacher candidate for the art and practice of teaching.

2. Describe how exceptionalities, individual differences, culture and diversity, and experiences affect equity, teaching, and schools including the impact on growth and development, schooling, student performance, and success.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Comprehend the nature of schooling, the meaning of learning, the stages of development, and the social and psychological elements of development.

3. Explain how the characteristics of schools and the curriculum are a reflection of societal and cultural values and priorities.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Comprehend the nature of schooling, the meaning of learning, the stages of development, and the social and psychological elements of development.