EDU 160 - Introduction to Education 3 cr.

This course focuses on the interactions taking place in the classroom and within the school system from the perspective of the paraeducator. Areas covered are the changing nature of K‐12 education in contemporary society; roles and responsibilities of paraeducators and teachers; child and adolescent development and learning; classroom and behavior management; instructional strategies to improve student learning; and the paraeducator’s role in assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation. fall 2014, spring 2015, summer 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016