EDUC 150 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

By the completion of this course, students will: Course Objectives (1) Understand the historical influences which have shaped modern education and the contemporary issues which will impact education in the future (2) Explore and identify various theoretical and philosophical perspectives of education (3) Explore the issues related to the career of teaching (4) Understand the educational process within various contextual environments including family, school, peer group, community, society, government, and cultural settings (5) Have a knowledge of the historical, philosophical, social and cultural foundations of Early Childhood Education (6) Have knowledge of Pennsylvania Academic Standards according to content and grade level (7) Have knowledge of the behavior and professional conduct stated in Pennsylvania's Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and local, state, and federal laws and regulations (8) Interpret conduct and behavior in real life scenarios according to the Pennsylvania's Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators (9) Begin to select, implement, and adapt effective instructional strategies, curriculum resources, and technologies in collaboration with other educators to meet the needs of diverse learners including: identifying, assessing, and building on the students' prior knowledge, experiences in each content area (10) Understand the planning of instruction based upon local, state, and federal mandates

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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