Course Description
Fundamentals of Education is a foundational course in the Education and Training career cluster for students interested in learning more about becoming a school counselor, teacher, librarian, or speech-language pathologist. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will gain knowledge in the history of education in the United States, careers in education, and the influence of human development on learning. Artifacts will be created for inclusion in a portfolio, which will continue throughout the full sequence of courses.
Course Outline
Career Pathways
TN Department of Labor
Career Skills in Education
History of Education 1600s-1940s
Modern Day Education 1950s-present
Education Timeline
Educational Theories
Education System
Aptitudes and Skills Needed by Educators
Educator Roles and Responsibilities
Understanding Human Development
Middle Childhood Development
Adolescent Development
The Human Brain
Personality Development
Theories of Human Learning
Influences on Academic Performances
Personal Teaching Philosophy
TN Department of Labor
Career Skills in Education
History of Education 1600s-1940s
Modern Day Education 1950s-present
Education Timeline
Educational Theories
Education System
Aptitudes and Skills Needed by Educators
Educator Roles and Responsibilities
Understanding Human Development
Middle Childhood Development
Adolescent Development
The Human Brain
Personality Development
Theories of Human Learning
Influences on Academic Performances
Personal Teaching Philosophy