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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ED 220 - Introduction to Teaching


Credits: 3

An entry level course into the educator preparation program leading to P-5, 5-9, 8-12, or P-12 teaching certification. All entry and exit procedures for educator preparation program and orientation toward completion of exit and certification requirements are covered. This course also introduces students to national, state, and institutional requirements for certification regarding ethics, professionalism, clinical experiences, and pedagogy. Students will gain a knowledge of the Kentucky Department of Education Academic Standards and the Kentucky Teacher Performance Standards. In addition, explore various philosophies of education, historical, social, and ethical foundations of American education.

Required: Clinical field experiences required.