2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
    Jun 29, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook
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EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession


Credits: 3

Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher and school board background check clearance
This course provides an overview of Florida’s educator certification pathways and career options in education in accordance with Florida Statutes. Topics include key educational philosophies; professional ethics; legal responsibilities, including mandatory reporting for child abuse and neglect; the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP); key instructional practices associated with effective teaching of students with exceptionalities; Florida’s state academic standards; and historical, legal and financial foundations of the Florida education systems. Students will explore effective teaching strategies in classroom management, educational technology and the foundations of all student learning needs. Includes 18 hours of required clinical experience in a variety of school settings.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Classification: A.A. Transferable

Contact Hours: 3
Hours: 3



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