Student instructors will apply their knowledge of discipline-specific pedagogical theories by working with faculty members in either First Year Writing or ENG 2200-2280 Topics in World Literature. Students will plan class discussions; create and respond to student assignments; and do independent projects designed to reflect on their experiences in class. All students in ENG 3930 Pedagogy Practicum (English Student Instructor) will meet once a month with the department chair to evaluate their progress. Course may not be repeated for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and department chair and ENG 3920 Preparation for Pedagogy Practicum.
ENG 3930 Pedagogy Practicum (English Student Instructor) (2-3 hours)
Student instructors will apply their knowledge of discipline-specific pedagogical theories by working with faculty members in either First Year Writing or ENG 2200-2280 Topics in World Literature. Students will plan class discussions; create and respond to student assignments; and do independent projects designed to reflect on their experiences in class. All students in ENG 3930 Pedagogy Practicum (English Student Instructor) will meet once a month with the department chair to evaluate their progress. Course may not be repeated for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and department chair and ENG 3920 Preparation for Pedagogy Practicum.
ENG 3920 Preparation for Pedagogy Practicum (1 hour)
A course in pedagogical theory as it relates to teaching composition and introductory literature classes. This course is the required preparation for ENG 3930 Pedagogy Practicum (English Student Instructor).
Pass/Fail only.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and department chair, ENG 2000 Introduction to Textual Studies or one course from ENG 2200-2280 Topics in World Literature, and junior standing.