Methods & Practices of Teaching

Catalog description

Prerequisites/Co-requisites: EDUC 3040 and EDUC 3042 or departmental waiver. The course is designed to build on student’s general understanding of education theory from EDUC 3040 as well as the foundations of curriculum design and teaching from EDUC 3042. In this course, students will focus on using what they have learned towards planning and developing effective instruction in their particular discipline/content focus. Students will practice different instructional techniques to create learning experiences that are accessible to the diverse needs of learners. Field observation in local classrooms is a key component of this course where students will reflect on the practice of instruction in their discipline. Field observations in local classrooms is a key component of this course where students will reflect on student learning and classroom environment in their discipline.