Instructional Methods for Secondary Learners

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Offered: F (even-numbered years). The primary purpose of this course is to further develop the MAT students' skills in: (a) curriculum scope and sequence mapping and (b) lesson planning and unit construction--with the goal of applying subject area standards within their individually chosen content. The primary purpose of this course is to develop students' skills in planning and delivering effective instruction in their specialty areas. Major focus of content includes the following theoretical models: constructivism, cognitive psychology, experiential learning, multiple intelligences, behaviorism, mastery learning, inductive learning, and the communities of practice approach. The foundation of this course is the premise that basic language skills, along with reading and writing abilities, undergird successful learning in all content areas. To reinforce this premise, MAT students will apply strategies for enhancing learners' reading skills in the content area, along with skills for writing across the curriculum. Finally, this course closely examines the relationships between assessment, curriculum, and instruction, in order to provide insight into the multiple factors related to successful teaching in the secondary school environment. Prerequisite: EDU 562, EDU 563, and EDU 564. Section information text: Second 7-week session. This course may be waitlisted through the online registration system.