TELC 2012 - Teachers as Agents of Change i

Institution:

Motlow State Community College

Subject:

Teacher Educ/RODP

Description:

Teachers as Agents of Change is designed for those students working in a public school environment on the Professional Occupational or Alternative C License. The course is designed to provide an overview of current issues, trends, and problems that are commonplace to teaching in public school settings. Students will engage in analytic learning experiences which focus on: a) teaching in urban, suburban, and rural settings, b) meeting the needs of diverse student populations, c) historical, sociological, and philosophical aspects of education in a diverse society, d) legal, financial, equality/inequality of access and resources, e) governance issues related to public schooling in the U.S., f) developing knowledge and skills regarding professionalism, national and state initiatives, effective teaching, and licensure, and g) action research to improve current practice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mscc.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 393-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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