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PREPARING TO TEACH ABROAD

CURRIC 418
Course Description

Critically approaches a range of complexities entailed in teaching abroad. Power-knowledge relations in pedagogical acts of planning, implementation and reflection will be identified and analyzed. Several basic formats for lesson preparation will be introduced. A variety of teaching techniques for implementing lesson plans will be practiced with peers. Approaches for critically reflecting in verbal and written ways upon teaching/learning and power-knowledge relations integral to curriculum and instruction, student inclusion/exclusion, and cultural responsiveness will be surveyed.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

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Credits

3

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Not Applicable

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