Principles of Education
EDLS-201-OL1
SUNY Potsdam
- Semester
- Summer 2024
- Instructor
- Sarah Solley
- Start Date
- 05-22-2024
- Total Credits
- 3
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The course is an introductory course for Elementary education programs that provide an in-depth examination of the history, philosophy and the role of education in today’s society. Additionally, the following are examined: 1) characteristics and needs of children; 2) goals and objectives of elementary education; 3) nature of knowledge; 4) teaching-learning theories and strategies based upon such theories; 5) educational roles of teachers; 6) attitudes and values to be nurtured and developed; 7) nature of evaluation; 8) nature of curriculum; 9) policies & practices related to school governance & finance; 10) A limited service-learning experience which consists of a minimum of 10 hours mentoring K-12 students in the after-school programs of the Sheard Literacy Center.
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Education
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-22-2024 - 08-10-2024
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- Instructor: Sarah Solley
- Local Course ID: 24SU_POT_EDLS201_OL1
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