This intensive workshop presents an overview of movement work, emphasizing non-competitive games with children. TEP 515 Student Teaching with Professional Seminar 6 units Candidates engage in on-site daily student teaching under the supervision of a Master Teacher and a University Supervisor. The required weekly seminar integrates each week's teaching experience with theory and methods studied in the Program. Culturally-responsive instruction and teaching with mutual respect and care are reviewed and discussed in the context of candidates' teaching experiences. Candidates' problems and questions are explored with peers and instructor in a supportive, problem-solving context.
Candidates learn legal and professional requirements and expectations.
Candidates learn how to integrate artistic methods into all disciplines by providing culturally-responsive instruction adapted to the needs of diverse students. A wide range of resources are also obtained. This class teaches methods of making social science discipline knowledge meaningful in children's lives. Candidates learn how to engage students in the study of different cultures in the US and California, including contributions of cultural diversity, relationships of superordination and subordination relative to culture. TEP 531 Teaching and Learning with Literature 2 units This course provides resources and critical decision-making strategies for the use of literature in various disciplines.