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Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession


3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This is a survey course that discusses historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education; governance and finance of education; educational policies; legal, moral, and ethical issues; and professionalism in teaching. The curriculum provides information regarding the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet.

NOTE(S): In order to participate in on-site Polk County School Board assignments, students are required to be fingerprinted at the Polk County School Board Office and undergo a background check at the student’s expense.


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