Community Immersion
This module is designed to engage teacher candidates in an authentic exploration of the inherent relationship between schools and the surrounding community. Teacher candidates are introduced to the concepts of cultural and social capital as they work in small groups to explore a thematic component of these communities.
Outcomes: Teacher candidates will complete a Community Map Project, which includes a map of community elements, concept map depicting the relationship between elements and resources, narrative analysis of findings, and personal reflection.
Outcomes: Teacher candidates will complete a Community Map Project, which includes a map of community elements, concept map depicting the relationship between elements and resources, narrative analysis of findings, and personal reflection.