EDU 3355 - Urban Teaching And Learning

Institution:

Trevecca Nazarene University

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Description:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the diverse educational needs, challenges, opportunities and rewards that teachers encounter as they seek to effectively meet the needs of learners in urban schools. Students will explore the history of public schools in urban areas, the characteristics of the urban child, as well effective teaching strategies for working with students who are identified as "at risk." This course will equip students with the competencies, tools and instructional strategies to effectively create positive classroom environments and assist in student achievement. Students will be required to complete 10 practicum hours in a low socioeconomic and an ethnically/racially diverse school.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trevecca.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 248-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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