LRS 310. Applied Interdisciplinary Approaches for Future Teachers (3)

Prerequisites: Pre-Credential, ITEP-Freshman Option, and ITEP-Junior Option students only. Corequisite: LRS 300. This course is designed to extend information and concepts presented in LRS 300. Students develop an understanding of Subject Matter Areas among those within State Curriculum Frameworks for Grades K-8 (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Health Education, and Physical Education) and practice effective ways to interconnect them in view of their future teaching practices. The course includes training in the research and technology skills required for integrated teaching, as well as specific assignments connected to the academic and professional requirements for a Liberal Studies Pre-Credential and ITEP major. Students are required to connect theory with practice and complete up to 10 hours participating and/or observing in an elementary school.