ED 495 - Fundamentals of Elementary Pedagogy

This course examines the role of teacher as decision maker and reinforces prior learning and coursework, including strategies to enhance learning in the various content areas supporting learners in context, effective classroom management, planning, assessment, and reflective practice. Reinforcement of these concepts will support students in the completion of the capstone assessment for the program: The New Hampshire Teacher Candidate Assessment of Performance (NHTCAP). Current issues and trends including a standards-based curriculum, teaching methods and professional learning will be foci. Students will also engage in professional development and preparation for securing a teaching position. The course will enroll seniors pursuing elementary certification. Prerequisites include completion of all major requirements, state teacher certification requirements, and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. It is expected that this course will be taken concurrently with ED432.

Four credits.