EDUC 6825 - Apprenticeship Teaching Seminar

Course Description

The seminar will provide an opportunity to review current theories and practices in education as they directly relate to the student's teaching experiences.  This course is taken as a co-requisite with EDUC 6575 Apprenticeship

Rationale

The Apprenticeship Teaching Seminar is designed as a support structure for the student teacher providing:  (1)  an opportunity to share experiences, address questions/concerns, personal observations, and competencies as they relate to the student teaching experience;  (2)  review relevant content, concepts, strategies, and behaviors for the effective functioning of a classroom teacher;  (3)  prepare for the job seeking, employment process and the first year of teaching.

The eight sessions of this seminar utilize a format to encourage dialogue, problem-solving, and sharing of effective strategies. A variety of methods will be employed including:  analysis of case studies, simulations, role-playing, videos, guest speakers, and demonstrations of effective teaching practices. Required readings and materials are selected in terms of their usefulness in teaching, theoretical constructs, and practical applications. Participants will be required to develop a portfolio for use in the employment process and self-reflection.

Syllabus Apprenticeship Seminar Spring 2005