Description
This course acquaints teacher candidates with principal issues in educational practice, and begins developing reflective teaching. Students discuss and reflect on observations of classroom management, instructional methodology, instructional assessment, diversity, exceptional learners, educational legal issues, and educational technology. In this field experience, students work directly with teachers, administrators, and para-educators.
Grading Basis
Pass / No Pass
Prerequisites
EDUC& 202; finger printing and background check required
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Professional behavior of a teacher (writing, speaking, self-presentation, collaboration)
- Documentation of 30 hours of classroom field experience
- Purposeful engagement with school teachers and staff to gain a broad view of how all stakeholders impact learning
- Discussions and analysis of the classroom field experience
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Methodology
- Instructional Assessment
- Diversity
- Exceptional learners including gifted learners, special education, and English learners
- Legal Issues including but not limited to mandated reporting, IEP laws, DACA, educational malpractice
- Educational Technology