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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 210: Introduction to Becoming a Teacher

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
This course is designed for students interested in the field of education. It provides an overview of education in America, covering the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. Students will study current issues and trends in curriculum, instructional strategies, teaching as a profession, local concerns, and the future of education. They will also study a teacher’s role and function in the school, the characteristics of a good teacher, and preparation for professional competencies and certification. Opportunities are provided for observation and integration of information as it relates to K-12 education.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095  or eligibility for ENGL& 101 .