Foundations of the Teaching Profession

This course prepares candidates to understand the professional responsibilities of teachers and the role of education in a democratic society. Through classroom observations, teacher questionnaires and educational resources, candidates investigate culturally responsive and inclusive education, the economic, legal, and political context of schools, and the ethical standards of the teaching profession. The major theories of human development, motivation, and learning will be discussed, as well as planning for instruction, teaching strategies, assessment and classroom management.