EDUC 423 - Collaborative Partnerships

Credits: 3

This course defines, studies, and applies the skills necessary for teaching collaboratively. It presents a paradigm that adheres to the belief that close working relationships between teachers serving the same students are an absolute necessity. Emphasis will be placed on the need for close communication between professionals, the challenges of scheduling and instructional coordination, and interpersonal problem solving. This course will also examine student transition as it relates to placement in the elementary school, movement from the elementary setting to a middle school placement, movement from the middle school to a high school placement and from the school setting into community environments. It will promote skill development in working with students and their parents to encourage advocacy and self-determination.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 206 and admission to Teacher Education

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring

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