CAS 4300 - Acting Like a Teacher

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication

Description: This class examines and explores the formation of classroom presence using a variety of acting, speaking and vocal techniques to develop, build, and encourage skills supporting an effective classroom persona. Students will practice and demonstrate body movement, posture, and deportment skills along with verbal and nonverbal communication skills to support classroom management and motivate pupil attention and engagement. Students will identify, learn, and practice intentional vocal and visual techniques to make instructional communication more effective.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix.

Course Revised February 8, 2017

Cross Listed Course(s): EDU 4300, THE 4300