Essentials of Education

Forge a foundational understanding of educational pedagogy, inclusive methods, curriculum design, and teaching strategies.

3 Credits|8 Weeks|$1275

In the field of education, general best practices, philosophies, and foundational knowledge of teaching and learning are essential to student success. This course presents the essentials of education, providing participants with a foundational understanding of pedagogy and inclusive practices, curriculum design, classroom environment strategies, and general characteristics of effective teaching. Participants will possess essential knowledge of foundational education approaches and strategies by course end.

Note: Credits earned cannot be applied to degree program requirements.  Some degree-seeking applicants may be required to take this course as a pre-requisite to enter the degree program.

See the course syllabus and Graduate Catalog for more details.

Required Materials

Additional Materials

  • Computer with basic audio and video output equipment
  • Internet access (broadband recommended)
  • Basic computing skills (see AOEU’s Technology Requirements)
  • Access to AOEU’s online learning platform, Brightspace, to view course content, submit assignments, and engage in discussion (provided)
  • Your AOEU Google Drive account 
  • Word-processing platform (Microsoft Office, Pages, Google Docs)

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