EFC 310 - Orientation to Teaching

Description:
Teaching as a career and essential features of preparation. Study of the teacher’s role and function in the school; characteristics of good teachers; preparation for professional competencies and certification; the American public school system; and the responsibilities of schools in a democratic society.

Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: EFC 210.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the beliefs of the major schools of educational philosophy and psychology.
Articulate their emerging personal ideology of education, including the purpose of schools, the role of teachers, the diversity of students, the dynamics of learning, and the knowledge of most worth.
Reflect on their personal characteristics in light of the characteristics of effective teachers, and analyze teaching/learning scenarios using the language of the profession.
Outline the basic trends of educational history.
Describe the structure of public education in the state of Washington, including the legal bases from the constitution through the EARLs, and the legislative and administrative agencies involved with education.
Write in a professional manner.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/11