EDUC 1199 Introduction to Education

Introduction to education as a profession, with emphasis on the foundations of education, its history and philosophy and the qualities and competencies required. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course.

Registration Name

Introduction to Education

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PDMT 1101 (PC 101) and ENGL 1101 (ENG 101).

Offered

Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Develop a personal philosophy of education.
2. Describe current contexts for 21st-century education systems.
3. Identify features of the teaching profession and Piedmont’s teacher education program.
4. Identify and discuss characteristics of diverse learners.
5. Evaluate grade-level and content standards.