2009 Fall EDUC 108S-01
Bulletin Course Description Research-based teaching practices in elementary language arts and social studies for culturally diverse populations. Emphasis on literacy development across grade levels and content areas. Readings and field experience promoting critical analysis of ethical teaching practices, role of teachers and schools in society, and impact of teacher affect on environment and student learning. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Riggsbee
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title TEACHING PRAC LANG ARTS & SS Department EDUC Course Number 2009 Fall 108S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Riggsbee,Jan Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Students enrolled in Education 108S will critically examine the research, theories, and practices of elementary school literacy and social studies instruction for culturally and academically diverse populations in grades kindergarten through six. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the teacher in shaping decisions about curriculum, instruction, and evaluation. Field experiences will provide students opportunities for applying research-based teaching-practices in the public school classroom.
Assignments
Reading assignments from articles, books, and the text are made weekly.
Weekly field experience required; a total of 4 hours per week, in conjunction with Education 107S.
Exams
Final Project
Term Papers
None.
Grade to be based on
Class participation, field work, class assignments, and final project
