EDLS 201 - Principles of Education

0-3 Credit(s)

Gen Ed: TF
The course is an introductory course for Elementary education programs that provide an in-depth examination of the history, philosophy and the role of education in today’s society. Additionally, the following are examined: 1) characteristics and needs of children; 2) goals and objectives of elementary education; 3) nature of knowledge; 4) teaching-learning theories and strategies based upon such theories; 5) educational roles of teachers; 6) attitudes and values to be nurtured and developed; 7) nature of evaluation; 8) nature of curriculum; 9) policies & practices related to school governance & finance; 10) A limited service-learning experience which consists of a minimum of 10 hours mentoring K-12 students in the after-school programs of the Sheard Literacy Center.