EDUC 2130: Exploring Teaching & Learning

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: EDUC 2110 or ECE 2270 or ENED 2110 or HIED 2110
This course focuses on an in-depth exploration of research-based best practices concerning the thinking behind making good pedagogical decisions about curriculum and teaching strategies to ensure student success in the classroom. Students engage in field experiences in public schools that highlight theories and practices introduced in class, and reflect on their own learning processes.

Notes: Students will participate in a combination of 15 hours of in-person and virtual field experiences. The in-person field experience will consist of a minimum of 5 hours of placement in a public school. Verification of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify learning theories and principles of development and learning in children and adolescents.
Apply learning theories and principles of development and learning in children and adolescents.
Describe motivation theory and its use in the classroom.
Identify sources and effects of student diversity in learning needs and preferences.
Demonstrate developmental aspects of learning.
Apply environmental influences on learners, including culture, family structure and background, home language, SES, and peers.
Illustrate effects of teacher beliefs and expectations on learners, including the need to avoid bias and stereotyping.
Demonstrate elements of effective educational environments for all learners, including teacher/student and student/student relationships and classroom management.