ED 240 - Principles of Teaching and Learning

This course outlines the historical, economic, and social foundations of American education. It identifies current issues in education and explores recent efforts in school reform. The course introduces students to lesson plan development, learning theories, classroom management, assessment, and different philosophies of K-12 education. It is required of all students in one of the Teacher Education Programs. Sophomore Early Field Experience (SEFE) is a required 30-hour clinical experience embedded in this course. (Formerly ED 130)

Four credits.