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=EDU 101 - Introduction to Middle Secondary Education= =Spring 2007=

Introduction to Theory and Practice in Middle/Secondary Education provides an overview of the field, including historical and contemporary influences, knowledge of the learner, observational techniques and the study of teaching from both a personal and professional development perspective. (This 2-credit course is offered in conjunction with SED 125, Education of Exceptional Learners.)

This course is designed to answer the following Essential Questions:
 * How do I become a teacher?
 * How can I be successful at UMF?
 * How can I use knowledge of the learner to be a better teacher?
 * Which theories and historical influences should most impact the schools we'd like to have?
 * How do I start thinking like a teacher (instead of as a student)?


 * Textbook:** There is no required textbook for this class. We will use the Internet and other resources available on campus and in the Mallett Library.

Grading
The grade for this class will be based on the following:
 * 40% - Participation in class activities, assignments, and discussions.
 * 25% - EDU 101 Notebook and how well you have documented evidence of your learning in this course in each of the four areas.
 * 25% - Educational Shifts wiki page.
 * 10% - Good Teaching Rubric group project.