EDUC 4140 Clinical Practice I
This course is the first in a series of two semester-long clinical practice experiences, designed to give the teacher candidate a co-teaching experience in a 6th-12th grade classroom setting. Teacher candidates will study and apply pedagogical content knowledge grounded in research-based best practices in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instruction specific to their area of concentration to meet the diverse needs of learners across secondary grades. The most critical component of this placement is the hands-on learning opportunity that occurs over the course of the semester in which the teacher candidate will be engaged in: curriculum design; determining and adapting appropriate methods to classroom instruction; fostering critical thinking skills; meeting district and state standards; the use of technology in enhancing student learning. Teacher candidates will also attend seminars on related topics throughout the semester. This course is aligned with state and national standards. The use of technology is required.
Lecture Hours
3 hours
Prerequisite
Formal acceptance into the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Program and pass program checkpoints