Introduction to Classroom Experience

EECE

335

Introduction to Classroom Experience

In this course, pre-service students will be introduced to seminal pedagogical frameworks in both early childhood and childhood classrooms. Students will have robust and diverse field-based opportunities to observe instruction in both settings. Students will engage in a series of reflective tasks to develop their capacities to be insightful practitioners who are able to make theory to practice connections, including an in-depth understanding of the social contexts of contemporary schooling and the characteristics of highly effective pedagogy. Course themes incorporate a variety of course readings, multimedia, discussions, and activities that enhance students’ experiences as field-observers. This course partially satisfies the NYSED-mandated initial field experience prior to student teaching.

Undergraduate

Yes