EDF 1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession

A survey course including historical, sociological and philosophical foundations of education, governance and finance of education, educational policies, legal, moral and ethical issues and the professionalism of teaching. The students will be provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Florida Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in schools or similar settings and not via virtual modes of film or Internet.

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

Placement at the college level or completion of the appropriate exit-level developmental course(s) with a grade of C or better.

Offered

FA, SP.