This course is designed to cover topics not taken as part of the internship curriculum but which are needed to meet state competencies. Emphasis is placed on discussion techniques. An overview of research-based managerial, organizational, and instructional strategies for the classroom teacher is provided. Emphasis is placed on planning, implementing, and maintaining effective teaching strategies. This course examines the instructional methods and practices utilized by teachers of educational theatre and drama.
Special emphasis is placed upon implementing theatre programs in the school setting.
A 20-hour practicum is required. Instruction and laboratory experience in the use of computers and computer software relative to the best techniques and practices in classroom uses are explored. Registration by permission of the instructor. An alternative to student teaching for one semester, the full academic year internship allows the student to experience the role of the teacher under the supervision of Belmont faculty, classroom mentors, and the school principal. The internship year coincides with the probationary year of teaching.