The first of two subject-specific methods courses, this class is designed for teacher candidates majoring in English, the social studies, or a wold language and planning careers as P-12 teachers. In conjunction with a co-requisited residency, this course includes both campus and public school-based experiences dealing with a range of topics necessary to build a functioning learning community, including: subject-specific pedagogy, lesson and unit planning, classroom management, and attention to learning among the diverse populations who attend New Jersey Schools.