EDUC 4423 - Clinical Internship: Literacy & Integrated Learning

This clinical internship course promotes the application of the central concepts and structures of English/language arts (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Language), the major concepts of social studies (the integrated study of history, geography, people and places, economics, civics and government) and the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of the arts (music, visual arts, dance and/or theatre), physical education, and wellness. Classroom communities will provide an opportunity for candidates to investigate and develop integrated learning experiences designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. This course will be grounded in research and the principles of universal design for learning, technology, and intensive intervention as individually appropriate. Teacher candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the four-part processing system of proficient reading and writing along with the general principles of structured literacy teaching, including explicit, systematic, cumulative, teacher-directed instruction. Teacher candidates will engage in observation, assessment, and diagnosis of student learning to develop lessons and units for students designed to heighten learners’ (Including those with special needs) critical thinking creativity, and collaborative problem solving. 

Modality: Online