THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL METHOD COURSES ON STUDENT TEACHING

Authors

Gwyn C. Franson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Blaine Moore, Brigham Young University

Keywords

educational method courses, student teaching, pre-service teacher, elementary teacher

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

Fall semester 1994, Brigham Young University Department of Elementary Education began its first Cohort program for the training of elementary school teachers. This program focuses on integrating traditional methods classes into a two semester field-based pre-service experience. It provides for the placement of university professors on site. These professors are encouraged to (1) first model teaching strategies in a “real world” classroom, and (2) second provide opportunities for the pre-service teacher to practice and receive evaluation on the concepts taught in this same field-based atmosphere. The hope is that the combination of a field-based experience and on-site methods courses will have positive impact not only on student teaching, but ultimately on the professional experience.

Recommended Citation

Franson, Gwyn C. and Moore, Dr. Blaine (2013) "THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL METHOD COURSES ON STUDENT TEACHING," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 75.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/75