EDEF 320 - Introduction to Professional Education

Institution:

Radford University

Subject:

Educational Foundations

Description:

Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on all work at Radford University. Pre- or Corequisite: Course in human growth and development (HUMD 300; or PSYC 218 and PSYC 317) Serves as an introduction to teaching as a profession. Topics include teaching as a profession, the organization and culture of schools, legal rights and responsibilities of teachers and students, philosophical and psychological perspectives, historical developments underlying education in the United States, social issues in education, the application of learning theory to instruction and learning environments, basic concepts and principles regarding teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation of student learning, and teaching from a multicultural perspective. A weekly service learning component is also required. Students may not receive credit for both EDEF 320 and EDUC 320.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.radford.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 831-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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