EDU 5343 Elementary Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
An overview of elementary education, addressing classroom management, teaching methodology, curriculum planning, and educational evaluation as they have evolved and relate to both the classroom teacher and the student. Special populations and appropriate differentiation strategies are explored. An examination of assessment through reflective practice offers insight into the selection, construction, and implementation of assessments. This course explores what it means to assess in the context of teaching.
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Five hours of field based experience (observation) required.