3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission from the Director of Teacher Education. This course is designed for PK-12 and Secondary (6-12) licensure students (candidates) and will be completed before EDU 351: Senior Study I. In this course, candidates will develop a proficient understanding of the critical concepts and principles of their academic discipline. Candidates will use discipline-specific practices to advance P/K-12 and 6-12 student learning, use discipline-specific research and evidence to analyze student progress and professional practice, analyze and discuss discipline-specific curriculum, model and apply technology, develop professional philosophies, and identify contemporary, professional issues. EDU 333 candidates will complete a minimum of 30 field experience hours in a local public-school classroom and will teach three lessons to these students