EDU 100 Introduction to Liberal Studies and the Concurrent Program of Undergraduate Teacher Preparation

An introduction to the study of the liberal arts and sciences and to the concurrent program of teacher preparation. Students are introduced to the interrelationships among subject matter areas and to the essential connection between subject matter preparation and pedagogy (methods of teaching and assessment of learning). Two program themes, diversity and technology, are introduced. Other topics include the philosophy of the liberal studies major, the goals of the concurrent program of teacher preparation and the California Content Specifications, which are included in the program of study. (Credit/No Credit)