College of Idaho 2009 - 2010 Catalog

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Lower Division Courses

EDU-100 Self & Schooling 1.0 cr.

An exploration into the qualities which form good teachers. Students will begin the transformation from self as student to self as teacher. Work with children in a school or community setting is a required part of the course.

EDU-202 Introduction to Teaching 3.0 cr.

Winter. An exploration of education that emphasizes multiple perspectives on teaching, students, and the contexts of schooling. Introduces a conceptual framework of the types of knowledge necessary to become a reflective, problem-solving practitioner who scrutinizes conventional wisdom. Involves observation, tutoring, and other activities in a K-12 setting.

EDU-253 Language Development & Literacy 3.0 cr.

Spring. A study of language development, including the interaction between home and school in preparing children to read and write. Emphasis is placed on assessment of emergent literacy, development of literacy, and instructional techniques to promote literacy.

EDU-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: Permission. Individual research including selected reading and assigned writings. This course does not fulfill the Liberal Arts Core requirement for independent work. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)