This course will analyze the content, pedagogy and management of the mathematics curriculum in the elementary school. Fieldwork will be required. In addition, studies in the reading and communication skills essential for effective content acquisition by secondary school students will be covered. Fieldwork is required. As part of the professional semester program, this course will provide the students with studies in student assessment and evaluative instruments and techniques.
Student teaching is the core component of the professional semester.
It consists of two full-time teaching experiences, on levels appropriate to the area of certification. During student teaching, students are observed weekly by the college supervisor. In addition, students attend daily seminars prior to student teaching and weekly seminars during student teaching.