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2016-2017 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHED 357 - Pre-Practicum Seminar in Physical Education


In this seminar students critically examine teaching experiences with respect to content and pedagogical content, knowledge, curriculum development and legal liability.  A critical thinking format is utilized in all seminars. The primary teaching methodology is a problem-solving approach, thus students reflect on assignments and experiences then discuss these experiences with respect to future pedagogical decision-making. Course is to be taken concurrently with PHED 346/347 or in adjacent semester, if PHED 346/347 is taken in winter or summer session.  A grade of B or better is required to matriculate (83%).

Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 236 - Elementary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades K-2  

PHED 237 - Elementary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades 3-5  

PHED 238 - Secondary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades 6-8  

and

PHED 239 - Secondary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum, Grades 9-12  

Credits: 1