ALP 4492 - Alternative Licensure Program II

Credits: 15

Description: The Alternative Licensing Program 2 course (ALP 2) is a course in which candidates put educational theory into practice as a classroom teacher and in the field to meet the Colorado Performance-Based Standards for Teachers. Candidates will apply content knowledge and pedagogical strategies with appropriate discipline and management practices in assigned classrooms to facilitate learning and improve student achievement. ALP candidates will address the needs of diverse learners (gender, ethnicity, second language learners, handicapping conditions) in different contexts as reflected in daily decision-making and as evidenced by direct observation and selected artifacts. Field experiences include application of methodology introduced at weekly seminars to meet proficient level of performance in the Colorado Performance Based Standards for Teachers. Candidates will model and practice selected theories and programs in discipline, management, and pedagogy. Coaching and feedback as strategies are used to support the development of ALP candidates in the classroom.