EDU 510: TRNSFRMTVE CHNGE & RESPONSIVE TCH

The course will provide MAT candidates with a basic knowledge and understanding of the three basic tenets of differentiated instruction and the DATA Model that describes differentiated approaches for teaching and assessment. Candidates will explore each facet of the DATA model, and through creative projects and field experience, they will work to make substantive connections between the theory of Differentiated Instruction and real classroom practices and strategies. Course topics include educational philosophy, the history of education, Multiple Intelligences, Learning Styles, assessment, and reflective practice. Prerequisite: Full Admission to the MAT Program