This clinical course focuses on learning theories and their application to science instruction. Students examine a variety of instructional strategies through readings, observation and participation in their clinical placements, and determine the appropriateness of each in the learning process. Topics include constructivist learning, differentiated learning, and an in-depth look at how the state and national standards guide science instruction. Additional topics include integrated STEM curricula, the appropriate use of technology, and effective formative, summative, and alternative assessment strategies. Students plan, teach and evaluate an integrated thematic unit with lessons that align with Next Generation Science Standards.

This clinical course examines the theoretical foundations of reading and the range of approaches to literacy instruction in the United States. Students explore the interrelated components of reading and writing and develop comprehensive strategies for supporting reading development for all children in grades K-8. In this course students observe classroom instruction in literacy, have opportunities to engage with children in using literacy strategies, and use a range of strategies to assess students' reading and writing. Fifty to sixty supervised clinical hours are required.

This clinical course focuses on learning theories and their application to elementary school mathematics instruction. Students research a variety of instructional strategies through readings, observation, and participation in a clinical placement and determine the appropriateness of each in the learning process. Topics include constructivist learning, differentiated learning, and an in-depth look at how the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics guide mathematics instruction. Additional topics include integrated curricula, the appropriate use of technology, and effective formative, summative, and alternative assessment strategies. Students plan two five-lesson mathematics units for two different grade levels, teaching and reflecting on lessons taught in one of the units.

The clinical course is designed to provide prospective secondary school and middle school teachers with the skills to develop an integrated approach to teaching and learning. It will cover cultural and psychological aspects of learning mathematics, models of instruction and planning, teaching and learning styles, assessment strategies, models and organization and selection of curriculum materials, classroom management, and the role of technology and media within these. Ninety supervised clinical hours are required.