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This program is partially sponsored by
the Title II grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Teacher
Quality Enhancement Grants Program, Title II of the Higher Education Act
of 1965, as amended, through Connecticut State Department of Education.
This project is funded by a Connecticut State Department of Education
Interdistrict Grant to the Capitol Region Education Council, Hartford,
CT.
Purpose
This course is designed for students who are considering
education as a field of study and ultimately, teaching as a profession.
Students will be exposed to a number of educational philosophies and theoretical
frameworks. Lesson planning, learning styles, classroom management and
creating a positive learning environment will also be addressed.
Students will have the opportunity to experience early childhood, elementary
and middle level education through various field placements. These experiences
are intended to help students in selecting a grade level of preference
when the time comes. Students will also be exposed to a variety of academic
disciplines through guest speakers. Ultimately, students will obtain a
systematic body of knowledge from which they can develop a repertoire
of teaching practices to meet the learning needs of students with diverse
learning styles, developmental needs and cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.