Junior Clinical Experiences in Elementary Settings

Catalog description

This course creates an essential link between students’ clinical field experiences and university coursework. Through critical discussion and reflection, students examine teaching practices and effective strategies for positively impacting K-5 student learning. Students refine and develop teaching practices and apply them in K-5 classrooms. Students reflect on the value of embracing individual differences and exhibit respect for children and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds by engaging in culturally relevant pedagogy.