12 courses with the subject TFP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TFP 105Introduction to Teacher as Leader: Teaching Fellows Freshman Seminar3
The seminar will introduce the freshman teaching fellows to the college experience by developing their understanding of effective strategies to optimize success in the university setting. Topics include learning strategies, university services, critical thinking, ethics and professionalism, and leadership characteristics. It will also include field experiences, collaborative learning, and independent scholarship.
In-depth introduction to, and examination of, the teaching profession and the development of leadership skills necessary for successful practice. Students will hear from classroom leaders and support personnel from all grade levels. A service learning component with an area middle school is required and includes a tutoring component. Emphasis also upon the development of skills essential for academic success.
TFP 201Community-Based Understanding in Education1
The course is designed as an in-depth introduction to, and examination of, the problems facing students and the community as a whole. Students will participate in a service learning projects to better understand their students’ life experiences. Topics range from gangs and poverty to ESL and immigration.
The course is designed as a survey of unique and innovative technology components that can be utilized by both instructor and student in the classroom. Topics can include web design and usage, the use of SMART boards, animation tools, web 2.0 and 3.0 tools, as well as others. Students will create their own technology object/lesson.
TFP 203Math and Science Strategies for All Instructors1
A survey of strategies to include math and science in all classrooms, not merely those that are math and science discipline specific. Specific strategies and examples as well as opportunities will be discussed. Appropriate for all discipline areas.
TFP 204Leadership, Conflict, Ethics and Civility in Education1
The course is designed to focus on theory and practice of leadership, issues of ethics, civility cohesiveness, trust, motivation, vision, and goals. Students will identify and examine conflict management, assessment, and decision-making goals.
This course will examine and compare major differences in the approach to education in the K-12 setting in selected countries/regions. Differences in theoretical approaches as well as application of pedagogies will be studied. Students will critically examine global events and issues that affect education.
Practicum experience during fall semester within a Fellows area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities and assume increasing responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction. Practicums are offered in the areas of elementary education (K-6), middle grades education (6-8), secondary education (9-12), and special education.
Practicum experience during spring semester within a Fellows area of specialization. Students will engage in a variety of supervised instructional activities and assume increasing responsibility for all phases of classroom instruction. Practicums are offered in the areas of elementary education (K-6), middle grades education (6-8), secondary education (9-12), and special education.
The legacy of slavery, immigration and other issues of origin will be explored though the lens of Critical Race Theory, colorblindness, education policy, affirmative action, and other sociological perspectives in order to help understand its impact upon education.
TFP 302Incorporating Fine Arts in all Academic Levels1
Designed to provide experiences with visual art, music, drama, and dance that will prepare students to plan and deliver appropriate experiences to students. Attention will be given to understanding the arts in culture, the needs of students in the arts, the creative process, the skills and concepts of the arts, and connections to other disciplines across all grade levels. Emphasis will be on integrating arts instruction in other areas of the curriculum.
TFP 401Professional Development of Teachers as Leaders1
In-depth examination of the principles of leadership as they apply to the professional development of classroom teachers. Representatives from professional education organizations as well as school leaders will discuss what is required for pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter the work force. Emphasis on the establishment of personally designed professional goals will allow students to prepare for their futures as classroom, school and organizational leaders.
