Clinical Fieldwork in Schools I

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An early (30-hour) fieldwork experience in teacher education, wherein students are provided opportunities to work side by side with the cooperating teacher to get to know the students, aid during instruction in multiple ways, prepare instructional materials and help individual and small groups of students. As part of this experience, preservice teachers will prepare and implement a minimum of two lessons and submit weekly reflections. A clear background check is required for fieldwork. This fieldwork is graded on a pass/fail basis. EDU 220 High Leverage Teaching Strategies (4 cr. hrs.) This course explores a problem-based approach to instructional planning and implementation of standards- based instruction with clear and high expectations for student learning. Teaching strategies learned and applied will focus on making student learning visible, exploring how students process information and techniques for promoting student questioning, critical thinking skill development, goal setting, and instructor support of student self-directed learning.