EDU 505: Foundations of Effective Teaching and Learning

This course focuses on the foundational skills required for early success in the classroom. Topics will include the TESS domains (from Danielson’s Framework for Teaching), principles of classroom management, teacher collaboration, and professional dispositions and ethics. Course content will focus on organizing content knowledge for student learning, creating environments that are conducive to student learning, developing the instructional skills necessary for guiding student learning, and demonstrating growth within the profession. Candidates should complete this course in the summer prior to field placement or employment on a provisional license.