This course continues the professional education program. For those students who complete the degree program, this course satisfies the New York State requirement for instruction in identification and reporting of substance abuse.
Field work is required.
Interdisciplinary Teaching 3 Credits. This course provides the beginning teacher with a variety of approaches, methods and techniques for designing and implementing classroom instruction, which facilitates meaningful learning in secondary schools. A variety of approaches to teaching and learning that apply to all disciplines will be considered. This course provides educators with knowledge of the wide range of ways in which students are evaluated in schools by examining the various types of assessments used in school settings including standardized, alternative and authentic assessments. Students will analyze the functions of evaluation in assessing individual differences and educational programs and practice construction of a variety of assessment instruments.