This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to introduce students to curriculum, assessment, student data, data-driven decision making, and instructional strategies.  

Course Objectives:

1. Know characteristics of effective teachers.
2. Understand what to expect the first day and the first year of teaching.
3. Develop lesson plans, unit plans with consideration to the Missouri Learning Standards, grade level expectations/course level expectations.
4. Communicate learning objectives.  
5. Create lesson plans/unit plans with consideration to differentiated instruction and learning styles. 
6. Demonstrate knowledge of critical thinking and problem solving, including various types of instructional strategies, to support student engagement in higher level thinking skills.
7. Have a working knowledge of the basics of classroom, time, and behavior management.
8. Develop strategies for assessing student progress. 
9. Demonstrate an understanding of how to work with parents and involve them in their student's education.
10. The student will demonstrate the ability to use professional resources related to teaching, including various classroom techniques.