1.  Understand central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the program area 
taught and create meaningful learning experiences for students.
2.  Understand how students differ in their approaches to learning; develop 
instructional opportunities appropriate for diverse learners and diverse learning 
styles.
3.  Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies.
4.  Use effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, 
and interaction.
5.  Plan instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, 
and curriculum goals.
6.  Understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies.
7.  Reflect on teaching as a means of planning for continuing professional growth and 
development.
8.  Create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active 
engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the 
class by the instructor may be necessary.

1.  Introduction: What is teaching?  States of teaching; characteristics of effective 
teachers
2.  Positive expectations; multiple intelligences; learning styles
3.  Inviting students to learn; contextual teaching and learning; increasing positive 
student behavior; dealing with assignments; dealing with disruptive students
4.  Increasing student learning and achievement
5.  Instructional strategies
6.  Discipline; consequences and rewards; classroom procedures
7.  Grade book
8.  Cooperative learning

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