3 credits
Spring 2026 Distance Learning Upper Division
This course is the introductory seminar for the secondary Transition to Teaching (TTT) programs across disciplines. Students who enroll in this course will be seeking teaching licensure in one of the secondary program areas available at Purdue University. Therefore, instruction in the course will revolve around general educational concerns and issues that are applicable to all content area instruction at the middle and high school levels. Admission to the Transition to Teaching program required. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Situate themselves philosophically within (or against) cultural-historical paradigms in education.
2Demonstrate familiarity with practitioner-oriented journals, conferences, and resources available through at least one content-specific professional organization in their field.
3Articulate their understanding of current education issues related to social justice, technology, and classroom management.
4Apply backward design when planning courses, units, and lessons.
5Select instructional strategies that promote active learning and deep understanding.
6Explain how literacy pertains to their content area.
7Describe appropriate modifications and interventions for diverse learners in their future classrooms.
8Navigate program and licensing information and processes from the Office of Clinical Practice and Teacher Education Licensure.
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