ED 511 - Introduction to Education

3 Credit(s)

In this course, students explore the role of the classroom teacher as a facilitator of learning and as a member of the educational community. This course provides an overview of the field of education from a practical perspective. This course introduces the professional responsibilities common to teachers of all grade levels, such as writing lesson plans, planning units of instruction, managing classroom behavior, integrating technology into the classroom, and working with students from diverse ethnic and socio-cultural backgrounds. This course is required for all graduate students who are planning to enter the field of education and do not have an undergraduate background in education, and should be taken during the students’ first semester.
Fieldwork Component: This course contains a fieldwork component in a classroom setting.
Prerequisite(s): All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience for more information.