Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU289   20034-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
EDU289 20034-20042 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development
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: Baccalaureate Degree and EDU272. Corequisites: EDU289AA, or EDU289AB, or EDU289AC, or EDU289AD, or EDU289AE.
 
Course Note:Students enrolling in EDU289 for the first time are required to also enroll in EDU289AA or EDU289AB or EDU289AC or EDU289AD or EDU289AE. The proposed courses have been reviewed by the Arizona Department of Education, the State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction. The courses cover all of the state standards. The content of the courses prepares the student to apply for state teaching certification. A Bachelors degree is also required for this certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU289   20034-20042 Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development
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, V)
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:
 
EDU289   20034-20042 Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development
    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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