Methods and Materials in English

Catalog description

Student Teaching. This course, completed concurrently with EDU 4209 , is an examination of instructional strategies which provides opportunities to discuss, demonstrate, and evaluate a variety of methods in the teaching of English. The skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are reviewed to develop the ability to impart these skills to students. This course provides a survey of current issues in teaching English, effective teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and a review of philosophies of student discipline. The student teacher completes the professional portfolio and participates in mock interviews and specialty area coaching sessions.