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School of Education Department of Teaching and Learning EDTE 480-001 FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL EXPERIENCE SUMMER, 2005 MICHELLE BACCHIOCCHI DOUGLAS JONES RICHARD ORRISON BRADLEY SHEPPARD CLASS: See Enclosed Schedule 2 CREDITS COURSE DESCRIPTION The First Days of School Experience is an intensive, comprehensive, fulltime laboratory experience beginning in early August. The experience begins before the opening of the Andrews University academic year during which students will have their student teaching experience. The Andrews University School of Education subscribes to the philosophy that pre-service teachers need both a theoretical and experiential knowledge base in order to become competent, compassionate, committed teachers. Thus, the course integrates the study and application of (1) strategies for classroom and pupil management, (2) approaches for successfully beginning the school year, (3) fieldbased classroom experience and (4) humor in the classroom . The students theoretical understandings are derived from university classroom instruction and personal study. The experiential understandings are developed through observation, participation, and assistance in selected Michiana public and private K12 school classrooms and through becoming acquainted with instructional/management materials and techniques practiced by supervising teachers. In some instances these teachers will later supervise the university students pre-service teaching experiences. The School of Education theme ( Educar es Redimir ( pervades the course. Strategies are emphasized which help teachers liberate students from indolence, disrespect, indifference, prejudice, dependence and selfishness. The value that a balanced life contributes to a successful student/teacher career is a concept stressed throughout the course. Activities that fulfill specific School of Education outcomes are noted in the course outline. COURSE AIM What transpires during preschool days and what is said