Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program; completion of EED 2013 and EDP 3203 is required. Corequisites: EDP 4203 and CI 4200 . Students are introduced to Universal Design for Learning, an approach that aims to meet the diverse needs of all learners. The course’s focus on instructional equity is strengthened by the integration of culturally responsive/sustaining pedagogy, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed pedagogy, and restorative justice practices. Students will explore classroom ecology by examining the deep connection between a teacher’s curricular and instructional choices and how it shapes the secondary classroom environment. Students will apply their developing knowledge of these concepts and skills by designing curricular materials that demonstrate the importance of fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81.