A study in developmental psychology which focuses on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development from conception to death within the context of basic theories of development. The course provides instructional and classroom management strategies designed for beginning teachers who desire to teach elementary school students. Emphasis is placed on pedagogical principles of effective teaching and learning. This course must be taken as part of the student teaching semester for elementary certification. The course provides instructional and classroom management strategies designed for beginning teachers who desire to teach middle and high school students.
Emphasis is placed on pedagogical principles of effective teaching and learning.
This course must be taken as part of the student teaching block for secondary and all-level certification. Introduction to Exceptional Learners and Mainstreaming Learning styles and effective teaching strategies for exceptional learners. The course focuses on research-based strategies in elementary and secondary classrooms designed to create positive learning environments, to organize and manage classrooms, to respond effectively to disruptive behaviors, and to improve instruction. Fall, Spring, Summer. Observation in local schools is required.