EDU* 202 - Principles of Education

3 credits

Provides prospective teachers with an introduction to the teaching profession. Students are required to spend a minimum of 40 hours of fieldwork in an approved classroom. Emphasis is placed on the varied roles that teachers play; the history and philosophy of education; current themes in education; learning theories; classroom management issues; relationship between the schools and community. Students will have opportunities to observe in multicultural and inclusive classrooms and the opportunity to evaluate their readiness to be a teacher.