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Radford University

EDEF320: Introduction to Professional Education

Three hours lecture. Pre- or Corequisites: Course in human growth and development (HUMD 300; EDEF 300; or PSYC 230; or PSYC 218; or PSYC 317; or ESHE 294 for ESHE majors only). Introduces teaching as a profession. Topics include the organization, governance, and culture of schools; legal and ethical responsibilities of teachers; historical, philosophical and sociological foundations underlying education in the United States; how teachers are evaluated; contemporary issues and current trends in education; and teaching from a multicultural perspective. Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.

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School of Teach Ed & Leadersh
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Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on all work at Radford University. Pre- or Corequisites: Course in human growth and ...see morePrerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on all work at Radford University. Pre- or Corequisites: Course in human growth and development (HUMD 300; EDEF 300; or PSYC 230; or PSYC 218; or PSYC 317; or ESHE 294 for ESHE majors only).
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