Introduction to Teaching and Learning

Catalog description

Addresses topics of child and adolescent development, exceptional needs and diversity. While participating in projects at informal science institutions (ISIs), scholars observe adolescents interacting with STEM activities. Provides a foundation to understand adolescent development, and to recognize and support students with exceptional needs and from diverse backgrounds. The scholars reflect on observations of inquiry instructional approaches that are often difficult to find in many school settings. Opportunities to observe students from diverse backgrounds and with exceptional needs in these settings allow scholars to consider theory in context. Includes required field experience.