3 courses with the subject EDU, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDU 101Introduction To Education3
This is a survey course in the pre-teacher program of study. Topics include an historical perspective, school structures, classroom issues, state curriculum frameworks, social issues, and diverse student needs. A 10-hour field experience and a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check are required. LAEL students must get a C or better in the course. Fall.
This course provides an opportunity for prospective educators to examine literacy and reading acquisition from early development through adolescence. Students will explore theories, strategies, and approaches to reading and literacy skills. Current approaches to curriculum design, instruction, and assessment for diverse learners will be examined. Students will practice making connections to State and National Standards with an emphasis on preparation for the MTEL Foundations of Reading MTEL (Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure). A 16-hour pre-practicum is included in this course. Students must complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Spring.
This course serves as a placeholder for courses taken through Fitchburg State University within MWCC’s secondary education pathway programs. Course credit will be awarded through the MWCC transfer credit evaluation process.
