EDUC 2000 Introduction to Professional Practice

Introduction to the practice of teaching with emphasis on foundational skills such as identifying standards, writing learning outcomes, lesson planning, and data collection. The course will also introduce the language of teaching by focusing on specific terminology and acronyms used in the field.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Fall, spring, summer

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Explain the link between effective lesson planning and student achievement;
2. Identify specific learning, social/emotional, and behavioral needs;
3. Explain the value of using a backward planning model for instruction;
4. Align standards, objectives, and assessment in a lesson plan;
5. Explain the efficacy of various models of instruction;
6. Develop lower- and higher-order questions that align with Bloom’s Taxonomy;
7. Explain the link between effective classroom management and student achievement; and
8. Plan for effective instruction that meets the needs of all learners.