This two-credit course explores the design and development of curricular, pedagogical, and assessment strategies that are effectively responsive to the needs and interests of students. It investigates the implications of a wide range of factors that affect teaching and learning, such as culture, politics, ethnicity, class, wellness, and gender. The course provides opportunities for studying the theoretical and practical arguments underpinning a variety of specific recommendations for improving teaching practice and student learning. In addition, the course will examine multiple ways of knowing that the academic disciplines, students, and teachers potentially bring to classrooms.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
This course provides opportunities for participants to challenge, hone, and refine their ability to create constructive learning environments and appropriate assessment strategies for children. Relevant readings will be assigned.