Course Description

Field experiences in grades Pre-K-5th, including observation of children in classroom contexts and design and teaching of an inquiry project with groups of students.

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Athena Title

Princ Pract in EDEL Practicum

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Non-Traditional Format

This course is field-based.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will develop an understanding of diverse children’s experiences with learning in a Pre-K-5th classroom context.
• Students will learn classroom observation and interview skills for exploring classrooms as learning communities.
• Students will participate as an active member of a Pre-K-5th classroom community, assisting the teacher and supporting children’s learning.
• Students will develop communication, planning, and teaching skills through collaborating with a peer to co-design and co-teach a mini-inquiry project with a group of children.
• Students will observe across grade levels in Pre-K-5th grade classrooms.

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Topical Outline

• Studying children through observations and interviews
• Observing and understanding teaching and learning across the Pre-K-5th grade span
• Assisting teachers and supporting children’s learning
• Co-designing and co-teaching a mini-inquiry project
• Critically reflecting on teaching practices

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Chester, Vivian   Determined, To (66822)   Hamilton Rajaram, Lisa   Kilgore, Brittney

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Vivian Chester Resume.pdf   EDEL4020L_CV_Hamilton-Rajaram_Syllabus.docx - CV_Hamilton-Rajaram_Syllabus.docx.pdf   EDEL 4030L_Brittney _Kilgore CV.pdf

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