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2017-2018 Undergrad Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergrad Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CIED 2030 Teaching As A Profession


This course examines the historical and philosophical foundations of education, including introductory knowledge of lesson planning, classroom management, generic teaching methods, special education, learning styles, child development, legal issues, a code of ethics, multicultural education, and the role of reflection in teaching. Current issues are discussed such as vouchers, charter schools, and the roles of local, state, and federal governments in funding public education. Students conduct twenty hours of observations in P-3 (early childhood), K-5 (elementary), 5-8 (middle schools), or 9-12 (subject field) classrooms and assess their own abilities in relation to WPU Competencies and New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards. Students are introduced to e-portfolios, assess their dispositions, and develop an educational philosophy.As this is a Writing Intensive course, teacher candidates learn and apply skills that will allow them to write successfully for multiple audiences in the profession (students, parents, colleagues, and administrators). Teacher candidates also develop lesson plans and philosophy statements, creating multiple drafts and revisions of work based on peer and instructor feedback. They also engage in writing-to-learn strategies such as Double Entry Journals, free-writing activities, concept mapping, and journaling to reflect upon key concepts in education. Sophomore standing is recommended. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 2020  AND CS 2150  AND PSY 1100  
Credits: 3.0