Special attention will be given to the meaning and nature of the curriculum, the desirable outcome of the curriculum, conflicting and variant conceptions of curricular content, modern techniques of curricular construction, criteria for the evaluation of curricula, the curriculum as a teaching instrument. Emphasis will be placed upon the curriculum work within the teaching field of each individual. An introduction to the empirical study of the teacher-learning process. Areas considered may include educational objectives, pupil and teacher characteristics, concept learning, problem solving and creativity, attitudes and values, motivation, retention and transfer, and evaluation and measure. A study of materials, methods, and techniques with emphasis on the student's major.
Stress is placed on the selection and utilization of visual and auditory aids to learning.
Student teach demonstration lessons in the presence of the instructor and the members of the class and observe superior teachers in Lycoming County secondary schools. Seminar in the issues, problems, and challenges encountered by teachers in the American public schools, especially those related to the student teaching experience. Professional laboratory experience under the supervision of a selected cooperating teacher in a public secondary school in Lycoming County. Student teachers are required to follow the calendar of the school district to which they are assigned. Those students needing an additional course must comply with the standards stated in the College catalogue.