ED 101 Introduction to Practicum and Teaching

1. Reflect on the practicum experience for purposes of career confirmation and identify next steps in personal education plan. 
2. Describe a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and equitable for all learners. 
3. Identify bias and diversity issues in the teaching environment. 
4. Describe effective teaching practices for student engagement and success. 
5. Apply/practice professional, ethical and legal knowledge and behavior. 

• Examining Roles, Qualifications and Training Required of Teachers and Instructional Assistants. 
• Presents a real-world look at today’s students, teachers, classrooms and schools, and explores careers in education through practicum experience. 
• Characteristics of Varied Educational Settings, and Understanding of School Governance, Finance, and Law. 
• Evaluation of the Components of an Effective Classroom Climate, Behavior Management and Discipline with an Equity Lens. 
• Identify bias and diversity issues in the teaching environment. 
• Attitudes and behaviors for effective communication and collaboration. 
• Awareness of Current Issues in Education and Predict Future Educational Movements Based on Past and Current Events. 
• Philosophy of Education with an Emphasis on Education as a Level of Social Justice.