An Exploration of Secondary Education.

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the nature of secondary school teaching. This introduction will include looking at some fundamental aspects of the profession like standards, basic lesson planning, and assessment. It will also involve an examination of some critical issues in education such as equity, tracking, standards-based grading, student / teacher voice, etc. Students will be supported in exploring their existing beliefs specifically in relation to issues such as these and generally in relation to teaching and learning. The course will lay a foundation for students to (1) envision best practices for teaching and learning, (2) engage in professional conversations around pedagogical practice, and (3) function as reflective practitioners. Students will leave the course with developing proficiencies in core pedagogical practices identified in the learning outcomes.