EDOL 544 - Creating the Effective Inclusive Classroom

Credit(s): 3 hours
This course focuses on enhancing teachers’ abilities to engage a diverse body of candidates, including those often described as reluctant learners, marginalized, or at risk of failure within our school system. Teachers will develop their capacity to increase candidate motivation through an examination of various theories linked to practical applications. For example, using principles of critical pedagogy, teachers will link curriculum to issues candidates face in their daily lives. Strategies learned will include those aimed at helping candidates build self-determination as they take responsibility for and think critically about their learning. Teachers will hone their pedagogy to enhance teacher-candidate relationships, maximize learning opportunities through cooperative and collaborative learning, differentiate instruction, and create an environment where all candidates can be successful.
Five Field/Clinical Experience Hours required.