Education (EDU)

In this course students explore current and historical and social issues in education and how educational opportunities differ in our society. Students also explore and analyze teaching practices in education. This course requires at least 30 hours of field experience in virtual or in-person K-12 classrooms. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will explore major social studies concepts and culturally responsive core teaching practices for grades PK-6. Students will apply culturally responsive core teaching practices that incorporate social studies methodology. Students will also analyze various perspectives in conjunction with the study of history, civics, government, and economics. Finally, students will evaluate major social studies concepts as described in the Michigan state standards. This course requires at least 5 hours of PK-6 field experience. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

In this course, students will explore approaches to creating and teaching arts curricula in elementary classrooms. Students will utilize a variety of studio practices to create personal works of art as well as analyze historical and cultural artworks. Students will learn inquiry-based teaching and developmentally appropriate arts teaching strategies for meeting state standards across content areas that support developing the whole person. Emphasis on culturally-relevant teaching and teacher language while using the arts as an effective tool for authentic assessment will be addressed. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6