EDUC 101 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning

4.00 credit hours

Examination of the structures and processes that frame the work of teaching and learning in schools with an emphasis on equity and culturally relevant and sustainable practice. Emphasis on the impact of curricular learning standards and development of children and adolescents on teaching, learning and decision making. An overview of the profession, the Danielson Framework for Teaching, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, Common Core Standards and the expectations of the North Central College Teacher Education Program are introduced in this gateway course. Required: 15 field experience hours must be completed at North Central College. Students are required to provide proof of health insurance. Registration for this course at least 15 days prior to the first day of the term is strongly encouraged as additional background checks may be required; an additional fee could be incurred based on district requirements for background checks.

Prerequisite(s): Background check and Tuberculosis test.
Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Science, U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning.
iCon(s): Challenging Inequity.

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EDUC 101 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning