EDU 405 Teaching Strategies
Is taken in conjunction with student teaching (clinical practice) for quality educators to analyze teaching theory, have a pragmatic application of the best practices of current strategies of teaching within specific licensure areas, and evaluate student learning. The course is designed to enable candidates in teacher education to acquire knowledge as professional educators, work more effectively and reflectively in the classroom, analyze their own teaching from various perspectives, and promote high levels of academic achievement for all students. Candidates develop and implement the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA): Context for Learning Information, central focus, pre/post-test, video-taped learning segment, detailed lesson plans, Planning Commentary, Instructing and Engaging Students, Student Work Samples, Evidence of Feedback, Assessment Commentary, and Analyzing Teaching. The Value-Added Dimension requires that the learning segment be aligned to the Common Core Standards. Candidates participate in PRAXIS II preparation, view video models on classroom management, and reflect on various teaching strategies.