EDUC 201 - Educational Foundations

Institution:

New York Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course is a study of major educational factors that impact on the schools. The topics emphasized are social issues, school governance and finance, cultural diversity, learning and learning styles, inclusion, curriculum and instruction, legal issues, global education, and technology integration in the classroom. Historical and philosophical approaches are emphasized and sociological principles are applied to the solution of these problems. In this required course for teacher certification the profession of teaching is studied and experienced through required field observations, a visit to a school board meeting and by modeling a constructivist, learner-active approach to instruction. Required for teacher certification students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyit.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 686-7516

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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