Includes 25 hours of pre-practicum fieldwork at a local elementary school. An emphasis on the development of concepts in mathematics, science, and social studies in grades 1-6. As a result of taking this course, students will be able to balance direct elementary instruction with facilitated learning, using physical models, manipulatives, and primary sources. Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with current curriculum models and standards, instructional strategies, and instructional materials. Students will be able to complete lesson plans for curriculum units, using the MA Curriculum Frameworks as a resource, and will be able to plan and demonstrate math, science, and social studies lessons using appropriate manipulatives, technology, physical models, cooperative learning techniques, and various assessment tools.
Students complete a pre-practicum field work experience in a local elementary school.
Student performance is assessed by exams, written assignments, lesson plan designs, microteachng, and a fieldwork journal. Includes 25 hours of pre-practicum fieldwork at a local elementary school. In this course an array of veteran teachers do presentations on issues relevant for secondary education. Topics include teaching special education students, the use of computers in the classroom, the use of multimedia in the classroom, legal issues in the teaching profession, among others. At the end of this course students are able to apply this knowledge to the teaching practicum.