IGSC 1101 - FE: Step 1-Inquiry Approaches to Teaching

An introduction to the theory and practice necessary to design and deliver quality inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction that provides the scaffold for the early field experience. In this one hour credit course, the instructor or master teacher and the elementary school mentor teacher emphasize both inquiry and classroom management techniques . This course satisfies the first year colloquium requirement. Step 1 invites candidates to explore teaching as a career. With the guidance of the instructor, in Step 1, candidates teach science or math lessons in upper elementary classrooms to obtain firsthand experience with planning and implementing inquiry-based curriculum. Master teachers teach Step 1, so candidates have direct access to accomplished teachers holding certificates who love teaching and who believe that teaching is a rewarding career choice. Local public school elementary classrooms provide the future teachers with a first taste of teaching in a supportive, diverse environment. Candidates shall be required to submit to a criminal background check.