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ELM/598

Elementary Student Teaching Part A

4 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

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Course level: Graduate

This course emphasizes the practical application of educational theories and methods. The course will focus on the following topics: the student teaching experience, the school culture, the learning environment, and planning, preparing, and implementing the Teacher Work Sample. The course also provides a forum for open discussion and problem solving based on student teaching classroom experiences.

Course skills and outcomes

Review the procedures, expectations, and requirements for student teaching

Examine state reporting requirements for school personnel.

Analyze stress management techniques and strategies

Examine copyright infringement as it applies to students and teachers.

Examine the importance of appropriate attire for the professional educator

Examine legal and ethical issues related to technology use.

Examine expectations of the formal student teaching observation process

Evaluate how the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affect teachers’ role in education and communication.

Analyze the attributes of an effective cooperating teacher and student teacher relationship

Review the components, process, and timeline of the Teacher Work Sample

Compare and contrast the cultures of various districts, schools, and classrooms

Analyze the different demographics of schools and school districts

Examine relationships within the school among teachers, colleagues, administrators, support staff, and students

Develop techniques for collaborating with grade-level or subject-level teachers

Describe various ways to create a team atmosphere within the school setting

Develop goals and objectives for the Teacher Work Sample instructional unit based on the teaching and learning context.

Justify selected learning goals and objectives based on teaching and learning contexts.

Examine various classroom arrangements and available resources.

Compare and contrast formative and summative assessments

Evaluate the usability and applicability of a variety of assessment methods

Design an assessment plan to monitor students’ progress

Compare and contrast different lesson plan formats

Design standards-based lesson plans

Demonstrate the use of differentiated instructional strategies

Apply technology to the creation of instruction and instructional activities

Compare and contrast various methods of classroom management

Analyze the implications that contextual factors may have on learning and the learning climate

Evaluate the aspects of the classroom environment that contribute to positive learning experiences

Explore how brain-based research can contribute to building a positive learning climate

Analyze strategies for remediation of disruptive and non-disruptive student behaviors

Compare and contrast various classroom and school procedure

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Elementary Student Teaching Part A

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