Students work under the supervision of mentor teachers and university supervisors.
Emphasis will be on principles of classroom management and the arranged environment. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.