CURIN 261 - Explorations in Education

Institution:

Pittsburg State University

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Description:

3 hours. This course is designed as the "gateway" course into the Teacher Education program for students consideringteaching as a profession. The course includes a survey of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education with an introductory emphasis given to common effective teaching methodologies. An overview of the Teacher Education program and knowledge base plus an introduction to the electronics portfolio are also included. Incorporated within this course is a supervised clinical experience to be conducted in area schools. NOTE: Courses with the CURIN prefix may be taken concurrently with this course, but not prior to. Prerequisites: At least 45 credit hours completed, BSEd or BME degree declared, minimum 2.5000 cumulative GPA or permission of Teacher Education office and instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pittstate.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 231-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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