Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the impact of constructivism on the learning environment, instruction, learning activities and assessment
• Explain the impact of economic, social and technological changes on education and training
• Explain the evolving knowledge base of educational research and theory that guides practice
• Describe the organizational hierarchy in education and training systems
• Develop career awareness and employability skills in order to identify the knowledge, abilities, requirements for education and certification in the field
• Explore, identify, and describe the current and emerging strategies and technologies used in teaching and training
• Examine, identify, and describe the local and global beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors that affect the teaching profession, along with schools, companies, and the community
• Examine, identify, and describe the ethical and legal issues that teachers are likely to encounter in their professions
• Explore and define how to create the best possible learning environment
• Determine historical aspects of education that impact the current learning environment
• Compare educational models, and explain how they impact the classroom
• Compare theories and philosophies of education and training impacting learners with exceptionalities
• Describe the environments in which education and training are delivered
• Develop a personal philosophy of education
• Create and maintain a professional portfolio.

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