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ED101 - Introduction to PK-12 Classroom Culture

This course introduces students to the norms, values, routines, policies, and relationships that form the classroom culture in a public-school classroom. Students complete at least 30 hours of practicum experiences in cooperation with local school personnel in the Colorado Springs area. Responsibilities vary according to the needs of the school, but emphasis is on individualized help to PK-12 students. Coursework explores educational theories and learning environment design and compares and contrasts instructional strategies. Practicum experiences converge with course content to examine the influence of classroom culture on student learning. Meets the Critical Learning: SHB requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SHB

1 unit

Previously Featured Offering

Feb. 2020
Instructor: Kathleen Greene
Students are introduced to the norms, values, policies, and relationships that form the classroom culture in a public-school classroom. Students complete at least 30 hours of practicum experience with local school personnel. Coursework explores educational theories, learning environment design, and instructional strategies.
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Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 2 Introduction to K-12 Classroom Culture Hunter Chambers Palmer Hall 232B 25 / 10 02/22/2025
Fall 2024 Block 4 Introduction to K-12 Classroom Culture Tina Valtierra Palmer Hall 232B 25 / 6 02/22/2025
Spring 2025 Block 5 Introduction to K-12 Classroom Culture Page Regan Palmer Hall 232B 25 / -1 02/22/2025
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