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This course examines a broad understanding of development and diversity. Candidates study major concepts, theories, and processes related to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, behavioral, and moral development of elementary children. Candidates acquire knowledge of instructional strategies that are responsive to elementary students' differences, which promotes development and learning for all K-6 students. Additionally, candidates analyze characteristics of effective teachers. Prerequisite: EDUT-210

This course includes knowledge of major concepts related to the learning process, strategies for engaging elementary students in the learning process, and strategies for promoting elementary students' independent thinking and learning. Candidates also develop an understanding of standards-based instructional planning based on best practices. Additionally, candidates develop a broad understanding of how a teacher's dispositions facilitate student achievement.

This course will develop a broad understanding of learning processes and strategies to facilitate student engagement and achievement. The course includes knowledge of major theories and concepts related to the learning process and strategies for promoting students' independent thinking and learning.

This course examines a broad understanding of student development through the study of major concepts, theories, and processes related to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and moral development of adolescents. In addition, secondary education candidates study strategies to create instruction that is responsive to student differences and that promotes development and learning for all students.

The course emphasizes the use of formative assessments to guide learning and the use of summative assessments to certify learning. Candidates learn how to best implement assessments fairly, appropriately, and effectively for data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Access to an elementary student required. Prerequisite: EDUT-210

The course emphasizes the diagnostic nature of formative assessment and the appropriate use of summative assessment to improve teaching and learning. Candidates will learn how to implement assessments fairly, appropriately, and effectively for data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Prerequisite: EDUT-211