Methods and Materials for Middle and Secondary

Catalog description

Candidates in this course will incorporate various effective research- based strategies and methods of teaching secondary students that can be applied to a wide range of content areas. Content pedagogy will focus on giving teaching candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of central concepts, to evaluate appropriate resources and curriculum materials, to engage students in viewing ideas from multiple perspectives, to utilize interdisciplinary approaches, and to use methods of inquiry central to their disciplines. This course will also include the means to update knowledge and skills in the subject(s) taught and in the pedagogy. Authentic performance tasks will include planning and presenting lessons that reinforce literacy across the curriculum utilizing research- based design to promote active student engagement and deep understanding. A research paper on current effective teaching strategies will also be required. The candidate will learn methods of supporting that social, emotional, and personal development of students through effective classroom management and communication techniques, which foster supportive interaction and collaboration in the classroom. To address the needs of diverse learners, the candidates will learn how to differentiate instruction and how to create a learning community that respects students’ individual needs, interests, learning styles, and differences. Critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills will be at the core of the student- centered multiple instructional strategies that will be discussed in this course. To enhance instruction targeted at the 21st century skills that students need to be successful, candidates will continue to incorporate technology and media communication in to the classroom. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/ or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Prerequisite Course(s):…