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  • 3.00 Credits

    The course provides the basic pedagogical tools and conceptual frameworks for understanding and developing effective assessment strategies. Students will learn about current assessment methods available to classroom teachers. They will also discuss different measurement principles; use of formal and informal assessments; scoring systems; and other assessment strategies to assist students in their continuous development. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of assessment strategies through individual and group projects. Based on the performance of students in their classrooms, the teacher candidates will have opportunities to reflect on their teaching skills, and to make adjustments in the planning and delivery of their lessons.Credit, three hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents prospective teachers of elementary physical education with sufficient background information including methods, materials, and utilization of technology. Topics addressed in this course include assessment, curricula models, lesson planning, inclusion of exceptional children, and delivery of instruction. Physical education majors learn to be able to involve a child during his/her formative years when his/her self-concept develops and centers around movement activities. An out-of-class field experience component is required.Prerequisites: Admission to TEP.Credit, three hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents prospective teachers of physical education at the secondary level with a variety of methods, techniques, and procedures to teach effectively in modern society. Opportunities for "putting into practice" the above learned methods, techniques, and procedures are an integral component in this course through application in clinical and field experiences (aiding in the public schools). Opportunities are abundant for the prospective physical educator to develop and enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills. An out-of-class field experience component is required.Prerequisites: Admission to TEP.Credit, three hours.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    The course is designed to give teacher candidates and other professionals the opportunity to develop independent inquiry skills. The course permits students to strengthen individual needs or to expand interest in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education. The number of hours and credit granted will depend on the comprehensiveness of programming necessary to reach the solution to the individual's problem.Prerequisites: Consent of the Department Chair is required.Credit, one to three hours.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    In this seminar, students will research and discuss current political, economic, social, and/or pedagogical issues effecting educational policy and practice. The seminar may be offered on general issues or on specific topics to be selected.Prerequisites: Senior status.Credit, one to three hours.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Pre-service/Student teaching is the senior capstone experience that provides opportunities for students to integrate content, strategies, and theories into practice. The student teacher is expected to assimilate the culture of teaching, practice reflective teaching, function effectively in diverse class situations, manage a class of the 21st century, demonstrate content knowledge, and work effectively with students, cooperating teacher, and university supervisor. Students are placed in one (1) or two (2) student teaching settings according to the requirements of certification. Teaching responsibility gradually increases from one (1) or two (2) lessons daily up to a full day of lessons and then decreases gradually to one (1) or two (2) lessons daily. Student teachers are assigned to an appropriate school for twelve (12) weeks under the supervision of a certified mentor and University supervisor. For MAT, take EDUC 500.Prerequisites: Admission into the Teacher Education Program and successful completion of the total curriculum in the student's major field of study.Credit, six hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Beginning teachers will have the support of a faculty member to assist in analysis of the process and application of diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, the analysis of ways to improve classroom management, and the identification of ways to increase effectiveness as a team member within a school or school district.Prerequisites: Open to graduates of Delaware State University and beginning teachers.Credit, three hours.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course is designed to prepare DSU students for their upcoming teacher intern experience. The students will have the opportunity to complete all prerequisites that are required by participating school districts. It is mandatory that this course be taken the semester prior to student teaching due to the date/time sensitivity of some documents.Prerequisites: Open to graduates of Delaware State University and beginning teachers.Credit, none.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to develop the basic principles, concepts, and skills which will enable the classroom teacher in grades 9-12 to integrate the teaching of reading into the content areas. The goal of instructional strategies that incorporate listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing processes is to support both the literacy progress of students as well as their content knowledge acquisition. Current research on the development of comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and metacognition will be covered in addition to the application of technology within the curriculum. Field experience is required (10 hours). Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required. Students admitted to the Master of Arts in Teaching program will take this course for graduate credit and will have some additional assignments to complete.Credit, three hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course emphasizes research in business education topics that would prepare students for their role as teachers. Content areas, such as accounting, business law, career development, communication, computing, economics, and personal finance are among the areas that will be studies. Upon completion of this course, students will be acquainted with trends in business subjects; understand the role of business subjects in the school and know the secondary business curriculum. In addition, they will understand the research process.Prerequisites: Open to graduates of Delaware State University and beginning teachers.Credit, four hours.
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