ED 2410 - Strategies for the Effective Educator

Institution:

Curry College

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Fall Semester This course introduces beginning teachers to the essential elements of best practice. An historical perspective of the laws relating to current practice will be discussed. An overview of prominent theorists and philosophers in Education will provide students with the background for understanding the contributions they have made to the field of education. Students will be introduced to a variety of program models for teaching and caring for children. Students will begin to relate teaching practice not only to the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Professional Standards but also the national initiatives for Education Reform put forth in the past two decades. The Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks will serve as guideposts for the planning of lessons designed to promote equity for all learners. Students will begin a professional portfolio to document professional experiences over the completion of their program. Prerequisite or co-requisite: PSY 1400, PSY 2161.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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