EDUC 791P - Secondary Teacher Practicum in Schools

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This course intends to engage students in the study of teaching and learning as it happens in the wonderful world of education with its complexities, challenges, fulfillments and responsibilities. We will be observing (a) classroom management practices; (b) preventive and intervention discipline strategies; (c) how teachers treat student diversity issues; and (d) ways that technology is used to contribute to learning. Students will be offered the opportunity to study a phenomenon, observe it, reflect about it and share their thoughts in discussions with classmates. Through study together, students may realize the power of a community of professionals working on common understandings.
Prerequisite: Prerequsite: Consent of department.