MGE 505 Teaching and Learning Practicum: Young Adolescents in Context III

This course combines a university seminar and field experience focusing on active involvement with a cooperating teacher and his/her class. Candidates continue their professional development concerning roles and responsibilities of teachers in grades 5-8. The course advances candidates? engagement in the profession through study and application of dynamic instruction to support the education of young adolescent learners. Candidates help develop a productive and inclusive learning environment for students while improving skills in working with families, colleagues and community. There is a shared school and classroom placement for candidates in MGE 505 and MGE 590. 50 hours of observation/teaching in schools are required. Pre-requisite(s): MGE 503. Co-requisite(s): Candidates enroll in the methods course/s that corresponds to their content area for teaching. Candidates are required to take at least one methods course at the same time they enroll in MGE 505. Choices include: MGE 512, 514, 518, and MGE 510. 3 semester hours

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