PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Catalog description

The course provides an initial overview of lesson planning through an introduction to the concepts of standards, objectives, anticipatory sets, instructional strategies, assessments, and closure. The course also introduces culturally responsive teaching practices which are intentionally supportive of English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students who live in poverty or other difficult circumstances. A practicum completed outside of scheduled class time is required. The practicum includes coaching support for the candidates.