Undertaken during the summer prior to the third year. Readings include Pope Pius XI's encyclical, The Christian Education of Youth. 333 History and Philosophy of Education 3 sem. The Teaching of Reading 3 sem. An introductory course in the content, methods, and materials for teaching reading.
Students observe reading instruction, serve as teacher aides, and teach a directed reading activity.
An application of the principles of human growth and development to teaching. Exceptional learners and their educational needs are studied. Requires classroom observation of student behavior. The Teaching of Mathematics 2 sem. The nature of the mathematical processes, curriculum, and methods and materials of instruction.