Teaching And Learning K-12 Classroom

Catalog description

Acquaints students with general methods of promoting the learning process in the K-12 secondary school. Topics studied will include long-term and short-term instructional planning and evaluation; classroom organization including management, motivation of students, the use of media to promote instructional objectives; and individual and group learning procedures. Students will also study how curriculum goals are adapted and implemented in the secondary classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): EDPS 28500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 26000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND EDPS 22000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Experiential Learning (EXL): Yes Course Learning Outcomes 1. Learn and understand how to implement a wide variety of student and teacher-centered teaching methods. 2. Understand the fundamentals of planning for instruction of diverse student populations, i.e., short term and long (unit and daily lesson plans). 3. Understand various class room management approaches and create their own classroom management plans. 4. Understand the connection between the theory of teaching and learning via their observations and participation in K-12 classrooms. 5. Demonstrate their knowledge of teaching methods via teaching presentation and unit plans. View Class Schedule