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The Art And Science Of Teaching –
mte501ca
(2 credits)
This course introduces teaching as both an art and a science. Topics for discussion include an historical overview, basic philosophies, professionalism, legal/ethical ramifications, in addition to trends and issues in education. Students will reflect on their motivations to teach and will begin developing a personal philosophy of education.
This graduate-level course is 4 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Basic Philosophies of Education
- Examine educational philosophies.
- Relate educational philosophies to classroom practice.
- Develop a personal philosophy of education.
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Foundations of Education
- Identify the basic foundations of education.
- Examine teaching as an art and as a science.
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Historical Overview of Education in America
- Examine the history of American education.
- Examine the federal and state government's involvement in education.
- Describe the organizational structure of the American educational system.
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Professionalism
- Examine issues associated with teaching as a career choice.
- Determine how a teacher's personal background, experiences, and professional dispositions affect teaching methods and learning styles.
- Identify the components and the uses of professional teacher portfolios.
- Relate the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession to personal beliefs about teaching.
Describe professional development opportunties for elementary teachers.
- Review the University of Phoenix program standards.
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Trends and Issues in Education
- Identify educational issues facing schools and teachers.
- Examine legal and ethical issues in education.
- Analyze trends and issues related to increased student diversity.
- Analyze the characteristics of effective schools.
- Examine the use of technology as a resource in the classroom.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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