Teaching and Learning Capstone

Catalog description

This culminating course is designed to provide a structured opportunity for students to reflect on their learning experiences as emerging educators, document their strengths and growing edges, and make concrete plans for further growth and development as classroom teachers. Particular emphasis will be given to: Understanding why the student chose to enter the classroom; Reflecting on one’s experiences as k-12 student; Reflection on one’s experiences as a classroom teacher; Surfacing growing edges and opportunities for growth and improvement as a classroom teacher; Establishing short-and long-term professional goals related to strengths and growing edges; Documenting professional networks and the opportunities available therein. Students should register for this course in their last semester.