Aug 05, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECED 497 - Student Teaching 1


Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 66
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: This course is designed to equip teacher candidates with the practical application of the skills learned to effectively manage classroom environments and create positive, inclusive learning climates. Through a combination of practical activities and case studies, candidates will develop and implement strategies for establishing a safe learning environment; promoting collaboration and cooperation among learners and communicating effectively.

Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA and Department Chair permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Promote collaboration and cooperation among learners to create a supportive and supportive learning environment.
  2. Utilize resources to support student learning and address social emotional needs.
  3. Reflect on personal biases and cultural differences to support the social emotional needs of individual children.
  4. Enhance classroom management practices by embracing continuous improvement practices, such as reflection.
  5. Implement effective classroom routines and procedures.
  6. Manage classroom behavior proactively and consistently.
  7. Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues.
  8. Use positive reinforcement and corrective strategies appropriately.
  9. Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  10. Analyze classroom management practices and make data-driven adjustments.

Course Contents
  1. Supportive and inclusive learning environments.
  2. Student learning and social emotional needs.
  3. Classroom management practices and continuous improvement practices.
  4. Effective classroom routines and procedures. 
  5. Proactive, consistent, and data-informed classroom behavior management strategies.
  6. Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  7. Positive reinforcement and corrective strategies.


Instructional Units: 3