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Student Teaching in Elementary Education


Course Description

A prekindergarten through grade five classroom teaching experience under the direction of a teacher and an elementary education university instructor.


Athena Title

Student Teaching in EDEL


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in EDEL 7460E


Non-Traditional Format

Student teaching/field based in schools.


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Student will be able to supervise and manage elementary school students.
  • Student will be able to plan and implement developmentally-appropriate lessons.
  • Student will be able to plan and implement instructional activities that integrate content area disciplines.
  • Student will be able to assess and evaluate students' performances.
  • Student will be able to communicate professionally with students, parents, and school personnel.
  • Student will be able to work collaboratively and professionally with peers, school personnel, and university supervisors.

Topical Outline

  • Policies and procedures in elementary schools
  • Classroom guidance and management
  • Planning instructional activities for elementary students
  • Assessing student progress and performance
  • Meeting the needs of individual learners
  • Strategies for inclusion and instructional planning for students with special needs
  • Strategies to support students with limited English proficiency
  • Forming collaborative relationships with other school personnel
  • Building positive relationships with parents
  • Professional development in elementary education

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