EDUC 5130 - Exploring Teaching and Learning

Credits: 3

This course examines the knowledge, skills and dispositions of effective teachers. Course topics include characteristics of effective teachers; knowing your diverse students; instructional planning; differentiating instruction; teacher-centered and student-centered instructional strategies; strategies to promote student understanding, thinking and engagement; managing lesson delivery; classroom management and discipline; assessing and reporting student performance; and working with colleagues and parents. Current use of technology will be integrated as communication and instructional tools. There are 10 field experience hours in this course. Verification of professional liability insurance and a clear criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement. Time documentation, evaluation form, and reflection paper is required.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Equivalent
EDUC 2130