NCTeach Summer I & II 2006

Course Description:

Summer I: Effective Teaching Strategies

Effective Teaching Strategies is the second Alternative Pathways to Teaching course. In this course we begin exploring various aspects of the psychological foundations of education and their contribution to sound teaching decisions and reflective practice. This course addresses theories and systems of learning (behavioral, cognitive, constructivist, and humanistic); major developmental processes and typical characteristics; and principles of motivation. Group and individual learning differences will be examined, including cultural aspects of learning and learners with special needs. Integrating technology into the content areas to enhance teaching will be a focus, as well as the use of technology to communicate information on student learning.

The format of this class will include both in class and on-line instruction. Instructional delivery will consist of class discussions (large and small group), cooperative learning, on-line chats, some lecture, and hands-on computer use.

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Course Description:

Summer II: Teaching in the Content Area

Teaching in the Content Area is the third Alternative Pathways to Teaching course. The content of this course focuses on the basics of effective teaching for all students, classroom management, and instructional planning. It will include such topic areas as classroom behavior management, routines and procedures, diversity, instructional planning, research based best practices, higher order thinking skills, assessment, and reading and writing in the content area.

The format of this class will include class discussions (large and small group), cooperative learning tasks, use of Task Stream for developing lesson plans and rubrics, student presentations, role play, and some lecture.

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Contact

Patricia Chappell
(910) 962-3508
chappellp@uncw.edu


Dr. Karen S. Wetherill
910.962.4174
wetherillk@uncw.edu