EDU 3260 - Theory to Practice (with Lab)

Goals: This is an introductory methods class in which students will apply theories of early adolescent development, learning, instruction, and assessment to classroom situations.

Content: Analysis of teaching and learning instructional theory; structuring and managing the learning environment; strategies for assessing learning; designing developmentally appropriate learning opportunities to incorporate different approaches to learning, learning styles, and multiple intelligences; and strategies for culturally responsive instruction.

Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course. The lab consists of a 15-hour clinical in a local school.

The clinical for this course requires a background check conducted by the school district. Students are responsible for the fee (averaging $20, depending on the specific placement) and completing the background check forms in a timely manner at the beginning of the term.

Students who have transferred in the equivalent course content without clinical experience should see the Program Chair to coordinate enrollment in a 1-credit Independent Study to earn the course equivalent.

Taught: Fall and spring terms

Prerequisites: EDU 1150 and EDU 1250

Corequisite: GED 7801 if pursuing a teaching license

Credits: 4