VA Instr Standards/Ed Train B

Instructional Standards in Education and Training provides students with background knowledge of child and adolescent development as well as principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students learn to plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, develop materials for educational environments, record keeping, and other responsibilities of teachers, or other educational personnel. Course topics include: Foundations of Education, Career Options in Education, Effective Teachers, Communications Skills, Teaching Style, Preparing an Effective Learning Environment, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Administration, Extra-Curricular Activities, Life Outside the Classroom, Getting Your Teaching Job.