15600 - Introduction To Education

Grade: 10-12
Duration: 1/2 Year
Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: Pass English 9 R or English 9 Honors

This course is offered in semester 1 and semester 2 to students who are interested in the career of teaching and/or working with children. This course is designed to give an overview of topics in which a teacher must be well versed in order to pursue this career path. Students will gain valuable field experience by working in the elementary classrooms through observations, mini-placements, and long-term placements. Students will participate in assisting a teacher with individual tutoring, group monitoring and tutoring, and whole class instruction. Students working with teachers/children are given many responsibilities and are expected to behave in a respectful manner at all times.