educ503

Course Overview-

The introductory course into the USC Rossier School of Education Master’s of Arts in Teaching Program. It introduces the teacher candidate to the teaching profession and to the RSOE teacher education conceptual framework of teacher leaders as urban change agents. Understanding and mastery of content (instruction, assessment and technology) is documented as evidence to meet selected California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) professional preparation standards and presented through a developing knowledge of instructional techniques. The USC Blackboard Classroom Management System and E-folio journaling is an integral part of this course.

eJournals-

I selected these journals because they portray an overview of my reflections throughout my first term in student teaching.

Journal 1- My gratitude for being placed at Nevin Elementary.

Journal 2- Extrinsic or Intrinsic Motivation? Which is more effective and beneficial to students?

Journal 3- My first lesson plan!!

Action Research Project Pt. I- A symbiosis of the school and community and how both impact the class and the students.

Action Research Project Pt. II- Observations of a challenged learner and possible intervention lesson plans illuminated by scholarly journals and educational books.