The primary focus of this course is to educate students on the attributes of an effective professional teacher and also introduces the field of Education. Opportunities for assessment of personal qualifications are provided through self-analysis, discussion and experience as an observer/aide for a minimum of 24 hours in public school classrooms. This course also includes discussions of the history of American education, and the roles of various professionals engaged in education.
This course is a required course for all education majors. It serves as an introduction to the career as a professional educator and is offered at each of the USHE sister institutions. It is a perquisite to most university teacher-education programs and recommended in others. It has a common course number with most colleges and universities in the State of Utah system. (Southern Utah University - EDUC 1010; University of Utah - EDU 1010; Utah State University - ELED 1010; Utah Valley University - EDEL 1010; Utah Tech University - EDUC 1010; Weber State University - EDUC 1010).
Conceptual topics would include, but are not limited to, the following: > The Profession of Education> The Purpose of Education> Ideas and Events That Have Shaped Education in the United States > Social Realities Confronting Today's Schools> Governance and Schools in the United States > Ethical and Legal Issues in Education in the United States > Teaching Diverse Learners > Addressing Learner's Individual Needs > Creating a Positive Classroom Environment> Developing and Implementing the Curriculum > Learning about Standards> Your First Teaching Position The lab portion of this class will include students having the opportunity to observe teachers in a real classroom dealing with real classroom situations and formulate ideas about classroom management, content delivery and the real world of teaching. Modern K-12 classrooms contain a variety of students in terms of backgrounds, economics, faiths, and languages among other things. Students will learn how to work with people of all types in order to be successful in educational settings.