TEACHER EDUCATION: MULTI-LEVEL SEQUENCE

860 Child Development (Grades 10-12; This course is a pre-requisite to Teacher Preparation 1)
Note: This is a half year course.
Why study children? Preparing for Preschool
Growth and Development of Little Astros Preschool – Planning, Observing and
Newborns, Infants, Toddlers and Teaching (teaching real 3-5 year olds)
Preschoolers

687 Teacher Preparation I (Grades 11-12 and minimum grade of 75 in Child Development)
Note: This is a full year course
Why Teach? Understanding Student Diversity and Needs
Development of 4-14 year olds The Foundations of Education
Creating an Educational Environment Best Practices in Teaching
Becoming an Effective Teacher Observation Skills (observation hours required)

688 Teacher Preparation 2 (Grade 12 and a minimum grade of 80 in Teacher Prep 1)

Note: This is a full year course
Best Practices in Teaching Classroom Management
Law and Ethics in Teaching Special Education
Grading practices Observation Skills / Field Experience in local school
Creating an Age- and Developmentally Appropriate Educational Environment

771 / 772 Internship 1 (#771) and 2 (#772) (1/2 year; ½ credit) Junior and/or Senior year