The adaptation of media materials, including computer-assisted instruction software if enrolled for three hours, for the improvement of instruction and communication of ideas. A final project required as well as basic proficiency in the operation of media hardware. Those enrolling for graduate credit are expected to complete the course assignments and submit a research paper that demonstrates the student's understanding of the use of media research and theory in the selection and production of the media activities included in the student's final project. To help prospective teachers see more clearly the role of the school staff in teaching students to read as part of the total school program. Includes special approaches, study skills and library usage, vocabulary development techniques and procedures for effective reading in all content subject areas.
Emphasis is on reading as a developmental process.
A developmental process of late adolescence and early adulthood, examination of the problems involved in student adjustment to college life, understanding of the leadership role, and emphasis on practical application of establishing helping relationships. This course is designed around a competency guidebook which the student in the professional secondary education block completes during the student teaching semester. Seminars to reinforce selected topics are also part of this course. Emphasized is an appreciation of both the current and potential status of public school teaching as a career. Professionalism, teacher certification, ethics and autonomy and accreditation.