EDG 3341 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR UNDERACHIEVING STUDENTS 2 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to Secondary Science EPI, Secondary Math EPI, Middle Grades Science EPI, Middle Grades Math EPI or Initial Certification. The purpose of this course is to examine the complexities of teaching in schools that qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, have high rates of teacher turnover and produce low gains in student achievement. The course will address these issues by examining historical materials and contemporary understanding of the impact of these variables on attitude, motivation, and learning. This course will engage students in both learning and teaching in that preservice teachers will acquire knowledge about teaching strategies tailored for this type of school environment and have opportunities to practice them as part of their field experience in these neighborhood schools. Field experiences required. 32 contact hours.