Instructional practice in the elementary classroom. Strategies for effective teaching of content based on Virginia Standards of Learning (PK-6) with particular emphasis given to science and social studies. Significant emphasis will be placed on curriculum content, lesson planning, research-based instructional strategies, and assessment. Taken the semester immediately prior to student teaching. Includes minimum of 20 hours of field experience in an elementary (PK-6) classroom. Successful field experience is necessary for a passing grade in the class.
Prerequisites
Admission to the TEP, taken the semester before student teaching
Term Offered
Fall and Spring