2017-2018 Catalog

EDUC203 Foundations of Education

Foundations of Education introduces education candidates to the SKC Teacher Education Program and the world of professional teaching.  Students explore the many social, cultural, economic and historical issues that affect students and schools in Montana and the U.S.  This course provides a general overview of the nature of children and their development, the tools and techniques of teaching and classroom management, curriculum, selected legal and ethical issues of education, and other aspects of the school experience.  This course also assists teacher candidates in the preparation of their initial Teacher Education Program Portfolio.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

EDUC 240 or ECED 130

Corequisite

EDUC 178

Offered

FS