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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

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