EDU 356 Elementary Core Methods II

3 credit hours

Elementary Core Methods II is a senior-level course taken one to two semesters prior to student teaching. Teacher candidates must meet all the requirements of Inquiry, Intent, and Candidacy on the SHU Certification Pathway before they are approved for this methods course. This course works “beyond the content” to prepare candidates for the actual act of good teaching. This includes: the planning and preparation necessary from the first day of school to sending students off in the summer; creating a plan to prevent and deal with bullying; teaming with parents; enhancing classroom and behavior management; understanding the educator’s role as a reflective practitioner; and studying the standards of teacher evaluation. The development and implementation of a unit plan, designed to meet the needs and accommodations of students within their 100-hour clinical experience assignment, serves as a key assessment within the course.

Prerequisite: EDU 355 Elementary Core Methods I
Course is Offered: FA Every Year