TMA 476

Secondary Student Teaching

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

12

Fixed

12

Other Prerequisites

Theatre education major status. Completion of all course work or departmental approval; requires a total GPA of 3.0 or higher; requires a C or higher in all education-related and major-required courses.

Title

Teaching Competency

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate competency in theatre content and the pedagogical presentation of theatre concepts.

Title

Instructional Design and Delivery

Learning Outcome

Students will design and deliver instruction to help young learners develop proficiency in theatre content and critical thinking.

Title

Diverse Learners

Learning Outcome

Students will create a nurturing and motivating learning environment that helps diverse learners succeed.

Title

Lesson Planning and Pedagogical Strategies

Learning Outcome

Students will plan lessons, units and courses based on the understanding of theatre content and theatre standards, as well as pedagogical strategies.

Title

Assessment Development and Use

Learning Outcome

Students will generate and use assessments to evaluate learners as well as the effectiveness of their own instruction.