Students will develop a foundation for understanding and critically examining the impact of research in child development on teaching and learning. Students will apply understanding of the basic principles of research including a major original research project. The focus is on integrating general studies, major content, professional and pedagogical knowledge for the purpose of developing skills in the selection of instructional strategies, technology and resources. Students will be able to translate knowledge in an integrative manner in the major fields to students in secondary classrooms. Field experience of 40 clock hours.
Coursework integrates general studies major content, professional and pedagogical knowledge.
Thematic preparation of lesson plans and technological applications are emphasized. This course must be taken concurrently with EDU 406. A field experience with a minimum of 48 clock hours in an approved multicultural school site. EDU 220, EDU 301, EDU 316, EDU 229, EDU 339, EDU 342, EDU 366, EDU 350, EDU 357 and HPE 314. The focus is on integrating general studies, major content, professional and pedagogical knowledge for the purpose of developing skills in the selection of instructional strategies, technology and resources.