An observational field experience will be required. This course focuses on developing a thematic unit plan in the area of literacy. Students learn about various instructional approaches and how to select the best approach for a specific student. Students identify new developments in the field of technology and their applications in teaching all children. During the spring semester, the focus is on instructional implementation and collaboration.
Students learn how to design, structure and manage daily classroom routines.
They also learn about the principles of action research and develop an action research project. This course is designed to enable students in the Collaborative Education major and the Co-Teach certification program to develop and implement methods for teaching, managing, and evaluating children with special needs. Students will learn about the impact of specific disabilities on learning and behavior, the rationale for inclusive education, and academic adaptations for children with special needs. This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to use a variety of teaching models and strategies to make mathematics and science instruction accessible to all students. Instructional standards developed by NCTM and NSTA will be reviewed.