EDU 187 - Teaching and Learning for All

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: DRE-097 or ENG 002
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course introduces students to knowledge, concepts, and best practices needed to provide developmentally appropriate, effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive educational experiences in the classroom. Topics include growth and development, learning theory, student motivation, teaching diverse learners, classroom management, inclusive environments, student-centered practices, instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, observation/assessment techniques, educational planning, reflective practice, collaboration, cultural competence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the knowledge, skills, roles, and responsibilities of an effective educator as defined by state and national professional teaching standards. This course has been approved for transfer under the Universal Ed Agreement.

Students will be required to complete on-site observations in an approved school setting.