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Course Description:

In this 50 hour course, candidates will prepare for teaching P-3 core content subjects (including English, mathematics, social studies/history, and/or science) by learning about curriculum and assessment, including an overview of the New Jersey core content standards for P-3 and the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards , ways to teach the standards in a developmentally appropriate manner, and how to use assessments that are multidimensional, ongoing and performance based. Candidates will also learn to engage families and community resources to create opportunities for partnership to support students in core content areas.

Additional topics include social constructivism, formative and summative assessment, reflexive teaching, how to check for understanding, data-driven decision making, growth mindset, universal design for learning, classroom environment, and the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teacher.

Special Education Topics: Characteristics of students with disabilities, Curriculum planning, learning environments, modifications, and materials for students with disabilities, Assistive technology; and Transition planning, program development, and agencies available for students with disabilities.

Prerequisite: none

Number of Credits: 3