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2014-2015 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

EDU 500 - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

Credits 3
This course introduces potential teachers to the real world of teaching through an indepth, candid analysis of the teaching profession today. This interactive course will explore the challenges and rewards of teaching, study the history, philosopy, sociology, and politics of American education and focus on the current educational issues, trends, and reform movements (cooperative learning, teacher leadership, learning styles, multiple intelligences, etc…)  Students will complete 15 pre-practicum hours in a teaching and learning experience.