EDU 101 - Teaching and Learning

Credit(s): 3

A critical analysis of public education and the role of classroom teachers in today’s public schools. This course examines how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers’ roles have evolved accordingly. Current challenges facing teachers, societal expectations of teachers and public schools, as well as the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers are discussed. (Fall and Spring Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Discuss the role of public education and of classroom teachers in today’s public schools.
Summarize how public schools developed and changed over the last 100 years and how teachers’ roles have evolved accordingly.
Describe the current challenges facing teachers in terms of society’s expectations of teachers and public schools.
Visualize the classroom as a place of work, community, inclusion, and infinite promise.
Explain the expectations of teacher candidates and teachers, and why those expectations are in place.