Practice Teaching
If you are interested in teaching there are several ways to take advantage of opportunities at Brandeis. Brandeis offers a number of education programs, including some leading to teaching certification. For further information see the website www.brandeis.edu/programs/education. In addition, the math course listed here is geared towards preparing students to teach math at the elementary school level but is open to non-education majors as well.
MATH 3a: Explorations in Mathematics
This course was originally developed with prospective teachers in mind. The goal is to provide an intellectually challenging exploration of the most fundamental of mathematical concepts: numbers and geometry. Classes are workshop-style with students working in small groups on activities. Workshops conclude with a class discussion of results and further questions to investigate. Periodically students submit an individual explanation of their group's solution to a given problem and complete journal assignments on readings.
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ED 103a Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood
Provides classroom experience, principles, and methods for teaching young children. Students plan and analyze early childhood learning experiences, based on current theory and best practices, as well as study positive approaches to classroom management and developmentally appropriate curricula. Related field placement required, once a week, at Lemberg Children's Center, 8:00 am-12:00 pm or 2:00-6:00 pm. Usually offered every spring semester.
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ED 110e Practice Teaching: Secondary School
Prerequisites: ED 100b, ED 102a (must be taken the year before ED 110e) and ED 104a (must be taken concurrently with ED 110e). Enrollment limited to students in the education program. Students must pass the Massachusetts Communication and Literacy Skills Test before enrolling in ED 110e.
Full-time student teaching under supervision of qualified teachers; regular conferences to discuss and evaluate the teaching experience. Includes at least one after-school meeting most weeks, covering such topics as multicultural education, special education, and reading. Usually offered every fall semester.
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ED 111e Practice Teaching: Elementary School
Prerequisites: ED 100a, ED 101a, ED 105a, and ED 107a. Enrollment limited to students in the education program. Students must pass the Massachusetts Communication and Literacy Skills Test before enrolling in ED 111e. Full-time student teaching under supervision of qualified teachers; regular conferences to discuss and evlauate the teaching experience. Includes at least one after-school meeting per week. Usually offered every spring semester.
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ED 112e Practice Teaching: Preschoool
Prerequisties: PSYC 33a and ED 103a. Enrollment limited to students in the education program. Signature of the education program director required. Teaching under supervision of qualified head teachers at the Lemberg Children's Center with toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. Thirty-five hours per week includes 30 hours teaching, five hours planning and meeting time. Regular conferences to discuss and evaluate the teaching experience. Usually offered every year.
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