Teaching Secondary English and the Humanities

Catalog description

Study of the objectives, content, and methods of English and humanities courses. EDUC 416 Teaching Secondary English and the Humanities (3) This course is designed to prepare candidates with the objectives, content, methods and knowledge necessary to teach English in today's secondary classrooms in middle and high schools. The pedagogical approaches, dispositions, and skills appropriate for adolescent learners will be highlighted. Instructional strategies include multiple types of texts, genres, and modes to address diverse learners' needs and 21st century literacies in society and the workplace. Developmentally appropriate practices and theories will be discussed and modeled. Course content, strategies, and dispositions are consistent with literacy research, adolescent development, best practice pedagogy, and content and professional standards appropriate for English language arts candidate preparation. This course adheres to professional and content area standards and practices from: National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the National Writing Project (NWP), International Reading Association (IRA), and National Center for Literacy Education (NCLE). Candidates will design a range of learning experiences for their future students consistent with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Common Core standards (PACC) and NCTE/IRA Standards for the English Language Arts. Candidates will engage with constructivist learning practices that center on collaboration, authentic learning, critical reflective practice, ongoing assessment, instructor coaching, and peer review.