This is the first level course in the Pre-Educator Program of Study. Introduction to Education is designed with the intent to prepare high school students to become prospective Arkansas teachers. Students in this course will study the foundations of American education including important historical moments and Acts, professional behavior, student needs and diversity, instructional methods, communication strategies for all stakeholders, and reflective practices to support learning. Students will collaborate with an Arkansas teacher to actively participate in classroom observations and field experience opportunities.