Designed for the novice user of microcomputer applications for teaching and learning. Teacher education laboratory provides hands-on experience for improving student motivation in secondary teaching with multimedia and hypermedia courseware and software. Explicit examples used in class activity, presentations and cooperative learning tasks are in support of the social studies. Emphasis is placed upon planning and using research findings in the classroom. Students will research social studies topics of special interest.
Content varies based on professional expertise and students' needs.
The teaching laboratory serves to complement the instruction and curriculum courses in social studies education. The lab provides a practical means by which students can practice the teaching strategies and tactics learned during course work in a model classroom setting. Full-time practicum for professional year certification candidates. Provides opportunities to observe, plan, conduct, and evaluate instruction in the school setting and receive professional feedback from University supervisors and experienced master teachers. Includes a school-based practicum in accordance with the student's experience and interests.