SPE Studnt Teacher - Dual Prog

Catalog description

This field-based seminar is designed to provide teacher candidates with an understanding of the diverse need of their students and their learning environments in early childhood education (as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education) for grades PreK-4 and Special Education PreK-12. At the conclusion of the student teaching experience, the candidate shall have demonstrated proficiencies in instructional management; student motivation; curriculum planning; learning theory, problem solving in the educational setting; the use of technology; use of reading, language, and literacy skills in all classrooms; the identification of appropriate instructional resources; and the assessment of student achievement. Throughout student teaching and the student teaching seminar, candidates will be expected to apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies developed through the Saint Joseph's University Teacher Preparation Program as aligned with the program’s mission “to cultivate knowledgeable, caring, reflective, and socially conscientious educators who can think critically, inspire a passion for learning, communicate effectively, and advocate intentionally for all PK-12 students, including those from culturally non-dominant communities who have distinct learning needs.”