Teaching and Learning in the Content Areas

3.0 credits

Introduces teacher candidates and in-service teachers to key issues in the teaching and learning of specific subject matterswith a focus on mathematics, science, and social studies. Identifies and critically examines key goals and approaches to the teaching of each subject matter, with an emphasis on making the learning of all subjects meaningful and accessible to every student. Engages course participants in innovative learning experiences and in a critical examination of innovative K-12 classroom experiences, curricula, and instructional materials. The course is especially geared to generalists? who will be expected to support their students learning in all subjects, but could also be valuable to teachers interested in interdisciplinary collaborations, education professionals playing a supporting role, and teacher candidates who want to explore alternative specializations before making a decision. (Meets content-pedagogy requirement for professional teaching certification).