Elementary education
Block I – T&L 402
Block I: Provides students with a foundation for understanding and articulating issues related to instructional strategies, literacy, technology, and assessment.
Field Component- 45 hours, K-8 classroom experience
- Handbook »
- Classroom and student characteristics form »
- Evaluation »
- Diversity experience documentation »
Block II – T&L 405
Block II: Builds on the fundamental principles of Block I emphasizing classroom management and effective strategies for teaching science, including the integration of reading and literacy in this content area.
Field Component- 45 hours, K-8 classroom experience
- Handbook »
- Classroom and student characteristics form »
- Instructional plan »
- Evaluation »
- Diversity experience documentation »
T&L 402/405 contact:
Lori White
whitel@wsu.edu
335-7984
Block III – T&L 490
The Advanced Practicum, T&L 490, is particularly important as it comes immediately before student teaching. The experience provides the following for the preservice teachers:
- Allows preservice teachers to learn about and experience the culture of schools and the everyday life of classrooms, teachers, and children;
- Provides preservice teachers with opportunities to practice their teaching and classroom management skills by teaching lessons and planning with cooperating teachers;
- Offers preservice teachers the experiences that will enhance their potential for a successful and productive student teaching experience.
T&L 490 contact:
Lori White
whitel@wsu.edu
335-7984
