Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU215   20034-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
EDU215 20034-20042 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education
Overview and practical application of teaching methodology and curriculum development for secondary education teachers. Teaching strategies, curriculum design, lesson objectives, time management skills, teaching resources and student assessments covered. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Prerequisites: Formal admission to a state approved undergraduate teacher preparation program and EDU272. Corequisites: EDU215AA or EDU215AB or EDU215AC or EDU215AD or EDU215AE.
 
Course Note:Students enrolling in EDU215 for the first time are required to also enroll in EDU215AA or EDU215AB or EDU215AC or EDU215AD or EDU215AE.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU215   20034-20042 Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education
1. Describe characteristics of secondary and middle/junior high schools. (I)
2. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (II)
3. Design curriculum. (III)
4. Use numerous teaching strategies to accommodate all students. (IV)
5. Examine the principles of effective instruction. (V)
6. Evaluate various assessment options. (VI)
7. Prepare a lesson plan. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU215   20034-20042 Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education
    I. School Characteristics (Middle/Junior vs. High School)
        A. School Structure
        B. Calendar
        C. Teaching Teams
      II. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
        III. Curriculum Design
            A. Development
            B. Objectives
            C. Resources
            D. Standards
            E. Current Trends
          IV. Teaching Strategies
              A. Match to Subject Matter
              B. Concepts and Generalizations
              C. Inquiry Process
              D. Students' Developmental Levels
              E. Ask Questions
              F. Encourage Critical Thinking
            V. Learning Experiences
                A. Principles of Effective Instruction
                B. Real Life Situations
                C. Students' Backgrounds
                D. Cultural Differences
              VI. Assessment
                  A. Purpose
                  B. Standards
                  C. Methods
                VII. Lesson Plans
                    A. Preparation
                    B. Objectives
                    C. Teaching Procedures
                    D. Learning Activities
                    E. Materials
                    F. Assessments
                    G. Remedial Activities
                    H. Enrichment Activities
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