EDUC 250 - Teaching in a Changing World

Unit(s): 3

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the classroom from teachers’ points of view. Areas of content include child and adolescent development, teachers’ roles and responsibilities, the culture of schools in a changing society, as well as an apprenticeship with a practicing teacher. Particular emphasis will be on teacher decision-making. Institutional changes that could improve teacher and student performance will also be explored. Each student will spend 30 hours observing and participating in an assigned public school classroom.

Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Graded