• EDUC 101 Introduction to Teaching
  • Students will explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations, as well as requirements for teacher certification.
  •  Current trends and issues in education will be examined, including the science of teaching and learning.
• EDUC 121 Child and Adolescent Development
  • Examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the K-12 school-aged child. 
  • Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of families, peers, the school environment, culture, and the media are discussed.

Credit Hours - 3 per class

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: 

• Lecture
• Group Discussions
• Hands-on Projects
• Field Experience
• Reflective Journaling
• Classroom Observations

Field Experience Activities

• Observe in the classroom and write reflections
• Walk around the room and help students as they are working
• Work with small groups and/or individual students
• Assist with grading and evaluation procedures
• Assist in planning or preparing instructional materials
• Develop new activities such as educational games
• Assist with putting up bulletin boards or displays