This is an exploratory survey course about teaching as a career in PK-12 schools. Students are required to observe and assist in a supervised PK-12 school setting observing and serving as a teacher aide with K-12 children 3-4 hours per week over the course at logging at least 20 hours of a semester and participating in 4-8 different school site visits. Students will also attend seminar class sessions, engaging in reading and writing assignments and class activities and discussions. Completion of Virtus training required. Students will create detailed unit and lesson plans applying the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework and principles. Requires School of Education approval with background check. Field Component: 20 exploratory hours as assigned. Prerequisite(s): SOE approval.
- Faculty: BRIANA ASMUS