EDUC 254 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession

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Southwestern Adventist University

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Prerequisite: ENGL 121 An analysis of implications for teachers and teaching as education moves into the 21st century. Focus is on preparing beginning teachers to understand different aspects of diversity and how they can address these differences in their teaching. This course should be the first one taken in the teacher education program. An introduction to the library research skills used in the field of teaching. The use of primary and secondary sources including the use of on-line data bases will be discussed as well as publication styles. Students will also engage in activities designed to sharpen critical thinking as well as acquaint themselves with current trends in the discipline of teaching. Students will begin the process producing senior portfolio development. This course fulfills the requirement for UNIV 201: Research in an Academic Discipline as specified in SWAU's Quality Enhancement Plan. (Fall)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swau.edu/

Phone Number:

(817) 645-3921

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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