EDUC 111 — Introduction to Elementary Education
This course introduces elementary education from philosophical, theoretical, social, and historical perspectives. Emergent theories and philosophies are examined. Students begin to explore the development of young children and legal issues related to education in grades one through six. Students are required to participate in a 40-hour pre-practicum experience during this course. Students assimilate classroom learning about the educational process with observational experiences in grades one through six classroom settings. One month (or as early as possible) prior to the pre-practicum placement, students must submit to CORI and SORI checks. Inability to fulfill the course requirement of 40 hours of pre-practicum observation due to CORI or SORI restrictions will result in course failure. It will also result in inability to successfully fulfill the program and degree requirements. Note: this course is only offered in the fall semester. I or MATH 128 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II and one life science course (BIOL 121 Biological Principles I or BIOL 140 & 142 Introductory Biology and Lab) or one physical science course (CHEM 151 General Chemistry I, ESCI 121 Geology, ESCI 123 Meteorology, ESCI 124 Physical Ocean Environment, PHYS I, or PHYS 161 General Physics I); or departmental approval.