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EDUC 200Beginning Student Teaching

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

A required course that introduces students to the diverse cultural and linguistic settings of today's classrooms. Classroom practices, instructional strategies, and analysis are emphasized. First course in the student teaching placement series. Placements are used to examine and apply teaching methods while developing classroom management skills. Class meetings include discussion and demonstration of teaching methods.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to MA/credential students.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue 12:00pm–1:00pm
Thu 11:00am–1:00pm
McHenry Clrm 1253, McHenry Clrm 1253J. Jones Hinz, StaffOpen 16/30
02Lecture
Mon 4:30pm–7:30pm
McHenry Clrm 1253S. R. Jaggar, J. DewittOpen 28/45

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Thu 9:30am–11:30am
McHenry Clrm 1253J. Jones HinzOpen 31/40
04Lecture
Mon 4:30pm–6:30pm
McHenry Clrm 1253J. Dewitt, L. H. NguyenOpen 21/45
05Lecture
Mon 4:30pm–7:30pm
McHenry Clrm 0270S. R. JaggarOpen 17/35

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Trung Nguyen5.0 / 53.0 / 5100%1

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