ECED 499: Spring Residency

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Class Program

Teaching BAS

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092518

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Gain practical teaching experience by working in a general education and/or special education setting (including inclusive classrooms) with students who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse and their families under the supervision of a certified teacher. Participate in seminars and professional learning communities designed to inform and enhance practice.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Admission into the BAS-Teaching program; minimum 2.0 in ECED 489

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply the concepts of how individuals grow, develop, and learn to provide learning opportunities and a learning environment that supports the cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, creative, and physical development of all students.

Create positive, equitable learning environments and experiences that reflect and respect culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse students and support home language preservation.

Plan and implement units and lessons using research-based strategies and essential concepts of content areas including Language Arts, Health and Fitness, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts.

Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that integrate within and across disciplines using effective instructional strategies.

Implement and monitor Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and lesson plans which align with general curriculum including state learning standards.

Develop nurturing relationships with students to support their development and learning.

Teach students social skills necessary for success in their immediate environments.

Select and implement behavior support and management strategies that are research-based, individualized to the child’s and/or group’s needs, and least intrusive.

Create and administer developmentally appropriate, reliable assessments to document student progress and determine services and supports.

Collect and analyze student data to inform practice.

Build reciprocal relationships with families and the community to support students’ learning and development.

Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other professionals, and families.

Work collaboratively with the student’s and family’s support teams to assess student progress, design and implement interventions, and report results.

Utilize appropriate professional resources to learn about the exceptionalities of the students in the classroom and their unique family and learning needs.

Work effectively as a member of a professional team to accomplish individual, group, school, district, and state educational goals.

Uphold the professional code of ethical conduct and applicable laws, including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and mandated reporting.

Demonstrate competencies necessary to be a teacher in the state of Washington by passing all state exams required for certification.

Core Topics

Teaching:
1. Instructional planning
2. Managing student behavior and social skills
3. Building relationships with students, families, the community, and staff
4. Observations, Co-teaching, Teaching
5. Data-driven instruction
Professional Learning Community: Professional development through engaging with three books throughout the year covering the following topics:
1. Language and Literacy
2. Math
3. Social-Emotional Health
Seminar: Topics to be covered throughout the year include:
1. Professional Ethics (FERPA, HIPPA, Ethical Conduct)
2. Observing, Co-teaching, and Teaching
3. Building relationships with students, families, and the community
4. Teacher Moves/Teacher Talk
5. Behavior and Classroom Management
6. Getting to Know Your Classroom (students and space)
7. Lesson Planning, Teaching, and Reflection
8. Student Talks and Analysis of Student Work
9. Preparing for State Exams for Certification (EdTPA, NES, WEST-E, etc.)
10. Teachers as Advocates for Students and for Themselves
11. Teacher’s Role in State/National Government
12. School Engagement and Committee Work
13. Grant Writing and Funding
14. Self Care
15. Teaching Philosophy
16. Seeking Employment (Resume, Cover Letter, Interviewing)