ELEM ED 101 – Teaching as a Profession: Foundations for Elementary Education Instruction, Elementary Education Systems & Political Issues

Candidates will gain a broad overview of present issues in elementary education, including fundamentals of instructional design, the teaching and learning cycle, state and federal education policy, issues of equity and access, and state learning standards. Emphasis will be placed on core knowledge and skills relevant across content areas and grade levels. Candidates will gain understanding of the teaching and learning cycle that will form the foundation for subsequent content-area methods courses.

Competencies
Assessed: 2.B-D, 4.A-B
Addressed: 2.B-D, 4.A-5.G