EDU 210 Teaching Profession with Field Experience

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description: Provides students an opportunity to observe teaching and learning for thirty (30) hours or more in P-12 classrooms. Students are introduced to the requirements for teacher preparation and certification. Students will examine characteristics of effective teaching. The course is designed to assist students in determining if a career in teaching is an appropriate goal.

Prerequisite: English Composition I

Course Outcomes

The student will:

1. Demonstrate competence in objective observation by observing, describing, and reflecting on classroom situations with sensitivity to diverse cultures, environments, and student abilities. (MoSTEP 1.2.6, 1.2.7, 1.2.8)
2. Discuss teaching strategies and learning environments as an observer and participant. (MoSTEP 1.2.3, 1.2.5, 1.2.10, 1.2.11)
3. Complete the state recommended minimum number of hours of field observation. (MoSTEP 1.2.1, 1.2.3)
4. Document awareness of Mid-Preparation Benchmark Standards 1.2 by observing, describing, and reflecting on the teaching process. (MoSTEP 1.2.1, 1.2.7)
5. List cognitive, behavioral, and affective characteristics of an effective teacher. (MoSTEP 1.2.1, 1.2.5, 1.2.6, 1.2.9, 1.2.10, 1.2.11)
6. List and describe current issues that affect education in this state. (MoSTEP 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.9, 1.2.10, 1.2.11)
7. Identify positive and negative aspects of a career in teaching. (MoSTEP 1.2.10)
8. Analyze Missouri teaching certification requirements for a variety of career opportunities. (MoSTEP 1.2.4, 1.2.9)
9. Demonstrate knowledge of basic services available in the school and community to support children and their learning. (MoSTEP 1.2.10)

Course Outline

1. Observations
   1. Diversity
   2. Classroom management
   3. Instructional strategies
   4. Assessment
   5. Technology
   6. Effective learning environments
2. Missouri Teacher Education Preparation Standards (MoSTEP)
   1. Standard 1.2
   2. Eleven Mid-Preparation Benchmarks
3. Current education and professional issues
   1. Positive and negative aspects of teaching
   2. Cognitive, behavioral, and affective characteristics of an effective teacher
   3. Professional relationships
   4. Resources in the school and community that support student learning
   5. Career opportunities for the next several years
4. Teaching certificates
   1. Types
   2. Requirements
   3. DESE Web site