This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to use their knowledge of language to teach language arts at the intermediate and secondary levels. It provides an in-depth study of various teaching methods and materials. Emphasis is placed on implementation of specific learning activities, strategies, and techniques for teaching various courses in the language arts. Candidates develop and demonstrate lesson plans based on the Alabama Course of Study: Language Arts. They employ multiple instructional approaches to assist students in mastery of content and use multiple strategies to address the diverse needs of students in a multi-cultural setting. Integration of technology to enhance learning is embedded throughout instruction. Candidates plan and implement a range of assessment processes that consider diverse student backgrounds, learning styles, and modes of expression. Candidates learn to be reflective practitioners and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning to improve professional practice. North American Division (NAD) curriculum resources/ Adventist Learning Community (ALC) modules will be incorporated in this course. NOTE: Field experience hours: 42 hours.
admission to the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program.