Students will demonstrate observation, active listening, self disclosure, and feedback skills in relation to teaching. Application of interpersonal communication in teaching and an exploration of classroom management skills.
Students observe and work with children and teach three lessons.
The focus of this course is on interpersonal communication skills and their relationship to the teaching-learning process. The Division of Education at IUSB believes that all teachers, at all grade levels, in all subject matter areas must have an understanding of interpersonal communication AND must demonstrate those skills in a classroom setting. We believe that it is important for you to have the opportunity to learn these skills and practice them in a simulated classroom setting where you can make mistakes and learn from them without the added pressure and responsibility of teaching students. We will be doing a number of group exercises, roleplays, games, etc. The skills cannot be learned solely from reading a book nor can the skills be evaluated by a paper and pencil test.