QSTA 40080 - The Art of Effective Teaching

This course is designed to orient elementary school teacher candidates to the world of urban education and their roles as quality educators. An introduction to the basic pedagogical practices of teaching, the connection between theory and practice as it relates to the role of teachers, instructional methods for teaching diverse student populations, effective classroom management practices, organizational strategies, motivation techniques and methods of assessment.

Please note that effective spring 2018 QSTA will be renamed QSTAP to identify it as a professional course rather than one in the liberal arts.

3 hrs
3 cr.