EPI 0020 - Professional Foundations

2 Institutional credits, 30 Contact hours
This course provides the preprofessional teacher with the foundation for becoming a productive member of the teaching profession. The course provides a study of the organization and administration of the public school, the laws governing teachers, the Code of Ethics, professional conduct, ESOL educational requirements, and the purpose of schools by using a variety of educational websites and through writing a 3-5 page summary. This course develops a professional perspective and provides a basic background of the profession of teaching. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of a student’s FEAPs mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.

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