EDUC 5010 Secondary Education Methods I

EDUC 5010 Secondary Education Methods I
Secondary Education Methods I
This course focuses on prominent methodological issues and the development of core teaching skills. Students will analyze different instructional methods; design comprehensive unit and lesson plans using the Understanding by Design model; develop integrated technology strategies and skills in assessment for learning and differentiated instruction. Emphasis is placed on development of skills of self-analysis, reflection, and research based decision -making. Students will interpret and demonstrate their understanding and general teaching practices through fifty hours of field experience in a middle or high school setting.
Notes: Education undergraduates must also register for the within course service learning/practicum component EDUC 5890-10.
Pre-requistites: EDLA 2000, EDLA 2890 or EDUC 3250, EDUC 3400, PSYC 3200, EDUC 3800 and 3820, Completion/Exemption for Praxis I.
credit hours: 3