Teaching is hard work, no matter what age or grade level you are working with. You need to know how to meet the needs of a variety of learners, to unpack standards, write lesson plans, create engaging lessons, and use ongoing assessment, all while maintaining a solution-oriented mindset. From reading and writing skills to guiding students to think critically, the task is a big one. This course provides you with a glimpse of the classroom environment and the unique calling of being a teacher. You will continue to develop your portfolio and participate in field observations. You’ll observe children of various ages to see firsthand how teachers carry out lessons in the classroom. Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction is the third and final course in the Principles of Teaching program of study in the Education and Training career cluster.