EDUC 441: Field Experience for Grades 6-8
Prerequisites: Admission in the Teacher Education program
Co-requisites: EDET 445, EDRD 416, EDUC 440 and EDSP 362
This field experience is taken in conjunction with EDUC 440 Teaching Grades 6-8 (science, mathematics, social science, and English). It is intended for the pre-service content area teacher to learn the early adolescent culture and to develop and practice skills appropriate for these learners. Pass/Fail
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This field experience is taken in conjunction with EDUC 440 - Teaching Grades 6-12
(Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and English). It is intended for the pre-service
content area teacher to learn the secondary adolescent culture, and to develop and
practice skills appropriate for these learners.
Note(s): Pass/Fail
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
EDUC 441 is a clinical experience which involves the students in a grade 6-8 placement appropriate to their major. Students will be working with their supervising teacher to develop lesson plans and to deliver instruction specific to their content area. They will implement the theories and research studied in their methods class (EDUC 440).
1. Early Adolescent Learners
a. Construct a profile of an early adolescent learner.
b. Interview three early adolescent teachers.
2. Daily Lesson Planning
a. Develop lesson plans incorporating Virginia SOL's and national standards.
b. Incorporate planning for diversity.
c. Teach lessons.
d. Evaluate student learning.
3. Construct Interdisciplinary Instructional Units
a. Develop examples.
b. Teach all or part of the unit.
c. Evaluate.
4. Delivering Instruction
a. Teach lessons based on different models of instruction. (ie: Inquiry,
role playing, concept attainment, direct instruction, simulations, advance organizer
b. Provide written and oral reflections on strengths and weaknesses of
each model.
5. Working With Teams
a. Define the nature of collaboration and teaming.
b. Practice team building skills.
c. Work with teams of middle school teachers.
6. Technology
a. Implement technology in instruction, information management, and assessment.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed this course, the student will:
Assessment Measures
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
February 1999 Revised