ESE 391 - Field Experience: Mild-Moderate Disabilities Alternate

4 Contact Hours, 2 Credits
1 lecture period 3 lab periods

Alternative Field Experience in a Mild-Moderate Disabilities classroom as the teacher of record. Includes clinical application and review of essential teaching skills in classroom management, assessment, planning, instruction, communication, collaboration, education laws, and ethical practice.

Information: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program and Education department approval are required before enrolling in this course. Grade of B or higher is required. Requires 48 hours of guided field experience.

Course Learning Outcomes

Maintain an inclusive learning environment.
Apply knowledge of learner development and learner differences.
Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Implement diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
Utilize strategies and tools to engage learners.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration.
Exhibit professional and ethical conduct in the classroom.

Outline:

The Learning Environment
1. Safe, positive, inclusive learning environments
2. Classroom management preparation
3. Routines and procedures
4. Learner development
5. Learner differences
6. Self-regulated learning
7. Behavior prevention
8. Responsive interactions
Standards & Goals
1. Academic standards
2. Learning intentions
3. Success criteria
Assessment & Data Analysis
1. Varied formats
2. Assessment alignment
3. Analyzing data
4. Data-driven planning
5. Data privacy
Planning & Instruction
1. Lesson plan components
2. Strategies for learning
3. Evidence-based practices
Communication & Collaboration
1. Communicating with clarity
2. Student feedback
3. Parent partnerships
4. Collaborative planning & teaching
Professional Learning & Ethical Practice
1. Education laws & policies
2. Self-reflection