Education (EDUC)

EDUC 201 INTRODUCTION TO THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Credits: 3
Term: (F, S, SU)

This class explores the profession of teaching by connecting theory to real-life experiences in the field. Students will cover the development of students, diversity, learning strategies, motivation, classroom management, assessment of learning, and construction of a professional portfolio through seminar discussions, in school observations, interviews, and personal reflection.

EDUC 240 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: CIT 110, challenge exam, or instructor approval

Prospective teachers are introduced to the uses of technology to enhance the education experience. Students will learn to use media software common in educational settings for a variety of instruction purposes.

EDUC 260 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

This course helps current and future teachers reflect on their own heritage and how it relates to people of other economic, social cultural, ethnic, gender, religious, and sexual orientation groupings. An emphasis is placed on democratic community building in a multicultural society.