EDUC 7116 - Becoming a Teacher

3 cr.

Adolescent development in the social, emotional and cognitive development domains is addressed to prepare future teachers to understand the unique characteristics of this age group and the impact of development on student learning. School structures and models for middle and high schools are studied to build a context for candidates’ future learning. State and national standards, including those in content area of the license the candidates are seeking, will be studied. Contemporary issues facing educators today will be addressed including the importance of family and school partnerships, legal issues in the field, global issues in education, etc. Expectations for professional and ethical behavior are emphasized. Required 15 hour pre-practicum.