EDU 587 is the laboratory component. Elementary education students must take EDU 586 and 587 together in the same semester. Secondary education students take only EDU 586. This course is designed to provide a culminating experience for students in the school health education track by allowing them to apply the concepts and skills developed throughout their coursework. Written documentation of project outcomes is required of all students.
Students meet regularly to share information and present project outcomes.
Through analysis of selected research, the student will develop an understanding of adequate research design, appropriate analysis procedures, and the nature of research criticism. General methods instruction includes unit construction, lesson plans, visual aids, measurement and evaluation, models of teaching, and technical teaching skills. Students planning to teach must request a placement in the spring semester preceding the student teaching semester. Student will participate in a required weekly seminar. Delivering Effective Presentations 3 Cr .