Students study the theories of leadership, classroom management, discipline and lesson planning required for an initial experience in the California classroom. Students are placed in a classroom with a diverse student population to observe and implement teaching strategies necessary to address this student group. Students focus on designing and implementing curricula, including interdisciplinary approaches, in a diverse classroom. Involves a clinical experience. Under the supervision of a classroom teacher, students work with individuals, small groups and the entire class.
Fieldwork requires three full mornings each week.
An advanced strategies methods course designed to integrate education theory into practice in the California classroom. Students focus on advanced planning and teaching strategies for their content area, and design and implement varied plans to assess student performance. Includes weekly seminar meetings. Inservice guidance and counseling in the organization and implementation of effective teaching procedures and techniques. Includes weekly seminar meetings.