EPI 0020 - Professional Foundations

(2 Credit Hours)
(Institutional Credit)

30 contact hours

This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. This course focuses on the foundation of American schools and what new teachers need to know and expect during their careers. Topics include history of American education, classical philosophies of education, school law, ethics and legal issues, characteristics of effective schools and commitments to continuous professional growth and improvement. Students also must register for field experience EPI 0940. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #1, #3, #7 and #14 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only

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