EFC 250 - Introduction to Education

• Apply knowledge of how schools are governed at federal, state, local, school and classroom levels to identify possible avenues of action to address a current issue in education.
• Describe the beliefs of the major schools of educational philosophy and psychology.
• Identify emerging personal ideology of education, including the influence of historical foundations, the purpose of schools, the role of teachers, the diversity of students, the dynamics of learning, and ways of knowing.
• Identify personal characteristics in terms of the characteristics of effective teachers, and apply them to teaching and learning scenarios.
• Develop and identify elements of and strategies to promote a culturally responsive and productive learning community using research, theory, observations and practice.
• Apply theories of culture, learning and development to better understand their own identity and that of peers, professionals, family members and future students.
• Identify bias and discrimination, and practice critical reflection to address biases or assumptions that interfere with learning or teaching.
• Apply concepts related to learner differences and development to understand and identify strategies to holistically support students.