During this course students will complete all components necessary for provisional admission into the SUU Teacher Education program. This course is designed to help prospective teachers become familiar with current issues in the teaching profession. Students are introduced to a variety of teaching methods and techniques. Students are required to complete a 10-hr practicum in the schools. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
Effective teachers demonstrate understanding of central concepts of their discipline.
The teacher uses methods of inquiry that are central to the discipline. The teacher uses explanations and representations that link curriculum to prior learning. The teacher evaluates resources and curriculum material for appropriateness to curriculum and instructional delivery. Effective teachers engage students in interpreting ideas from a variety of perspectives using interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities adapted to diverse learners.