Description
The purpose of thgis course is to provide students with information and skills necessary for success and growth in the field of education. Students may work in partnerships with faculty, school, family and c ommunity to gain increased insight into the perspectives and the experiences of educators by examining factors shaping individual classrooms, schools and districts. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to: parental involvement, differentiated instructor, multiple intelligences, diversity, community involvement, assessment, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, mathematics content, social studies,social science content, science content, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and knowledge of available resources.
A secondary goal of this course is to utilize educational research. Research in education is an important tool for the development, evaluation, intervention and improvement of education. Quality research will improve the professional knowledge in the field and p