EDUC 292 - Explorations in Elementary Education

Credits: 3

This course will provide a broad overview of current issues and practices in elementary schools. Candidates will explore major child development concepts, learning theories, socio-historical contexts, and research related to the growth and development and literacy acquisition. This course requires a field experience involving tutoring in a local school.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in EDUC 221 (may be taken concurrently); Sophomore Status. Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. Acceptable Background Checks as specified in the USI Educator Preparation Background Check Policy.

Prereq (may be taken concurrently): EDUC 221

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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