Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education 2

Course Description

Demonstration teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher preparation program and is an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills. Candidates participate in orientation activities then gradually assume complete teaching responsibility of an elementary classroom. Candidates take full control for four consecutive weeks over a 12-week placement and gain real-world experience and the opportunity to translate theory into practice. Candidates demonstrate the various roles of an elementary educator. Candidates work closely with and are evaluated by their Walden University supervisor, classroom cooperating teacher, and Walden University Faculty Member. During demonstration teaching, all candidates complete the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), participate in weekly Discussions, and complete a collaboration-based major assessment. Pre-requisites All EDUC professional core courses must be completed except EDUC 3065 EDUC 3065 may be taken with EDUC 4073 Note: This course requires a 12-week, full-time classroom experience at a school approved by Walden University.

Code

EDUC 4073I

Credits

5

Subject

Education