Introduction to Teaching

This exploratory course fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows students an introduction to careers in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. Students are taught to develop self-awareness, collaborate and communicate with peers, build positive learning environments, and discover learning differences of others. The curriculum is designed to help students set attainable goals in the Education and Training Career Cluster. This course introduces students to the high school Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) program and Early Childhood Education. Additional educational leadership opportunities are offered through the student organization, Educators Rising. This course combined with Early Childhood Education I or Teachers for Tomorrow create a completion sequence.