EDUC 571 - Issues in Mid Level Education

3 Credits

This course is designed to support the student during the semester of student teaching. The course meets weekly to discuss the issues related to the challenges of teaching and the process of certification and securing a teaching position. The student’s presence at each seminar is essential for the successful exchange of ideas, information, and coping strategies. The goal of this course is to develop the understanding, skills, and attitudes of the professional teacher - the teacher who acts with reflective consideration of principles, practices, and policies. The student will demonstrate evidence of professional knowledge and practice in the following areas: planning and preparation; classroom environment, instructional strategies, and professionalism. Spring. (Undergraduate cognate: EDUC 371).

Prerequisite: QPA of 3.0, completion of all middle level education courses, except student teaching, with grades of C or better. Admission to student teaching. Passing scores on PPST or PAPA in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Corequisite: EDUC 575-EDUC 577
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade