11.129 Educational Theory and Practice I, Fall 2006
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Author(s)
Klopfer, Eric
Gibb, Reen
Alternative Title
Educational Theory and Practice I
Date Issued
December 2006
Abstract
This course concentrates on a core set of skills and knowledge necessary for teaching in secondary schools. Topics covered in the class include educational reform, student behavior and motivation, curriculum design, and the teaching profession. Classroom observation is a key component of the class. Assignments include readings from the educational literature, written reflections on classroom observations, and practice teaching and constructing curriculum. This is the first of a three course sequence necessary to complete the Teacher Education Program.
Subjects
classroom experiences
student-centered classroom activities
student-led classes
issues in schools and education
observing
pre-college math and science classes
design and implementation of curriculum
diversity
standards in math and science
student misconceptions
methods of instruction
the digital divide
teaching through different media
student assessment
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. History Section
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