CRIR 461B Elementary Residency I

461.ELEMENTARY RESIDENCY I (Credit, 0-9 hours). Elementary Residency I is the first semester of a year-long teacher residency experience designed to immerse teacher candidates in elementary classrooms. Candidates will collaborate with mentor teachers to apply instructional strategies, manage classroom environments, and build meaningful relationships with diverse learners. Through structured observation, co-teaching, and guided practice, candidates will develop foundational teaching skills and begin to connect educational theory with classroom practice. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, effective lesson planning, and assessment strategies to support all learners, including those with diverse cultural, linguistic, and academic needs.