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