Educational theory and practice iii

Seminar: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session

This course concentrates on the theory and psychology associated with student learning. Topics include educational theory, educational psychology, and theories of learning. Assignments include readings from educational literature, written reflections on classroom observations, presentations on class topics, and practice teaching. Classroom observation is a key component.

The MIT/Wellesley Scheller Teacher Education Program (STEP) prepares MIT and Wellesley College students to become teachers who are:

Your grade is based on you completing the "Course Requirements" as listed above. The grading criteria are:

Grading rubric for written assignments:

Clear presentation of ideas

(coherent, logical order, grammatically correct)

Class engagement points will be deducted for such things as absences, late attendance/early departures, being unprepared for class and lack of contribution to class discussion.

Regarding all written assignments: all papers must be typed and stapled or bound. Papers are due at the beginning of class on the day they are due. Work handed in late will be downgraded a full grade.

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