This course is a professional methods course divided into three major academic areas: teaching composition (both written and oral), teaching language and teaching literature. The individuality of every learner and the importance of planning instruction and assessment that show respect for all cultures and diversities, encourage critical thinking, and encourage habits of life-long learning are emphasized. Content specific assessment strategies are discussed and implemented, and data is analyzed in order to plan remediation and future instruction. A summative final assignment is to create a detailed plan for an integrated language arts unit on a subject from the Ohio Model Curriculum and to implement it in the field, complete with identified objectives, materials, lessons, teaching strategies, accommodations, assessments, and future planning. This course should be taken with a field practicum.
Prerequisites
Admission to Teacher Education Program