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This is the first course taken by students in our Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Education program. The course introduces the student to the challenges and rewards of teaching in today's society. It is designed to assist future teachers in developing a passion for teaching and to explore techniques for putting one's passion to work in the classroom. To do this, we explore the roles of a professional educator in today's changing society and the public policy affecting teachers. We look at learners and their diverse needs and now to address these needs in a heterogeneous classroom. We examine the elementary curriculum, effective instruction, classroom management, and asessment. We address the challenges involved in school reform and the organization of schools. Finally, we look at the role of the school and the learner and philosophies of education as we work towards creating our own personal philosophies of teaching and learning. Meets standards of ACEI, INTASC, NJPS.

This is the first course taken by students in our Secondary Education program. The course explores the historical and philosophical foundations of American education, how schools function and their future role as a teacher within them and current events facaing American education. We approach questions with a self-inquiry stance - asking questions of both the material and ourselves. American education is a complex social institutin, and it is a vital part of American democracy. This course will help one understand the institution, its place in our society and the ways in which you, as a teacher, can help all students learn. Meets standard of INTASC, NJPS.

This is the second course taken by students in our Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Education program. At other schools it is often called Introduction to Exceptionality or Introduction to Special Education. The purpose of this course is to introduce candidates to the profession of special education, the laws and legislation associated with the field, concepts related to educational programs, and definitions and strategies associated with groups of students covered under IDEA and Section 504. This course is open to all candidates at the university and is the first required course in the ESED and DVSL programs. This course meets CEC, INTASC and NJPS standards.