EDU 290B - Internship II

2 Credits, 10 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 10 lab periods

Continuation of EDU 290A, Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) Internship. Includes initial discussion, observation, assessing the learning environments, evaluating educational resources, long and short-term planning, mid-term evaluation, curriculum development and implementation; and accommodation to individual needs. Also includes assessments, parent and community collaboration, portfolio completion, teamwork and professional development and evaluation.

Information: This course requires admission to the Post Degree Teacher Certification Program and TPP Internship and Education department approval prior to registration. EDU 290A, EDU 290B, EDU 290C and EDU 290D together constitute EDU 290.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explore and apply multiple learning and teaching styles in lesson planning and evaluation. (Arizona’s Professional Teacher Standards: 8.1-8.13)
Employ a variety of classroom management strategies to ensure classroom effectiveness. (Arizona’s professional Teacher Standards: 2.1-2.10)
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and families to ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction. (Arizona’s Professional Teacher Standards: 4.1-4.5)
Utilize reflective teaching strategies to evaluate, enhance, and improve teaching skills. (Arizona’s Professional Teacher Standards: 8.1-8.13)

Outline:

Teacher and Student Communication
1. Establishing a learning climate
2. Basic communication skills
3. Cross-cultural communication
Teacher and Student
1. Grouping students
2. Collaboration and working other faculty and staff
3. Communication with families
Planning for Student Safety
1. Preventative discipline
2. Reducing conflict and confrontation
3. Avoiding power struggles
Planning for Student Safety Continued
1. Emergency planning and systems
2. Effectively handling crisis
3. Supporting children dealing with crisis

Effective Term:
Fall 2015