3 hours
This course provides an opportunity for the teacher candidate to gain the knowledge and practical experiences to develop knowledge, disposition, and performance skills regarding classrooms and instructional organization. Selection and arrangement of classroom materials, the role of technology, implementation of rules and procedures for the management of student work, problem behavior and special student groups, planning for the beginning of the school year, maintenance of appropriate student behaviors, and communication strategies for effective classroom management are some of the topics explored in this course. Field experience required.
Prerequisites: EDUC 300, EDUC 311, EDUC 342, EDUC 430