EDUC 332 Methods of Teaching Childhood II
Two semester sequence. These courses explore fundamental issues in methods of instruction and assessment at the elementary level. The course is interdisciplinary, covering developmentally appropriate, best practice methods of instruction in the creative arts, math and science, social studies, and English language literacy. Students will create lessons and unit plans that include new and emerging technologies and assessment instruments, and which are aligned with the NYS and Common Core learning standards and support preparation for the edTPA. Students are required to record at least one lesson. The field component of the class is designed to give students observation time with in-service teachers and to review best practices for teaching elementary education as demonstrated in actual classroom settings. As part of their professional development, students will join an appropriate professional organization. The field component (ten hours) of the class is designed to give students observation time with in-service teachers and to review best practices for teaching Childhood as demonstrated in actual classroom settings.
EDUC 331 offered every spring.
EDUC 332 offered every fall. Prerequisite:
EDUC 101,
EDUC 102,
EDUC 201 AND
EDUC 202