HMNS 2060 — - Foundations of Teaching and Learning
This course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the evolution and current state of American schooling. Students will examine critical issues related to classroom environment, learning styles and appropriate instruction, curriculum development, standards and diversity. Students will gain a practical understanding of those ethics and indices of professional development that correlate with effective teaching. This is a required course for teacher associates, education and special education majors. Four hours of field observation are required for education majors planning to transfer. Note: Grade of C or better required for Human Services program students. Lecture: 3 hours Course completes the following requirements: Written Communication Information Literacy Social Sciences Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes