ED 383 Field Experience 3: Guided Group Instruction

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides an advanced field experience focused on small-group instruction, guided literacy practice, and individualized support for diverse learners. Emphasizes planning, teaching, and reflecting on evidence-based strategies that strengthen students’ reading, writing, and language development. Candidates apply foundational knowledge of development, motivation, and social-emotional learning to guide instructional decisions and foster positive group learning dynamics.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education Program, or instructor approval.
Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 3

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Design and deliver small-group lessons that integrate literacy, language, and comprehension strategies. (Lit 2, Lit 3, MS 2)
Apply evidence-based instructional methods to support diverse learners’ reading and writing growth. (SpEd 5, Lit 2, Lit 3)
Analyze student performance data and adapt instruction to promote engagement and skill development. (MS 1, Lit 3)
Demonstrate professional communication, empathy, and reflection consistent with educator social-emotional competencies. (SEL 2, MS 1)
Evaluate instructional impact and reflect on teaching practices to guide ongoing professional growth. (SEL 2, MS 1)

Content Outline

Literacy and Language Instruction
- Design and deliver small-group lessons integrating literacy, language, and comprehension.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to support reading and writing growth.
Data-Informed Teaching
- Analyze student performance data to guide instructional adjustments.
- Adapt methods to promote engagement and skill development.
Professional Communication and SEL
- Demonstrate empathy, reflection, and effective communication with learners.
- Apply social-emotional competencies to build positive group dynamics.
Reflection and Professional Growth
- Evaluate instructional impact on student learning.
- Reflect on teaching practices to inform continuous improvement.