Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU289AE   20034-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
EDU289AE 20034-20042 L+L 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development in Special Topics
Overview and practical application of teaching methodology and curriculum development for secondary teachers in special topics such as Music, Theater, Art, Economics, Foreign Languages, Computers, PE, etc. Teaching strategies and learning styles covered. Curriculum design, lesson objectives, time management skills, teaching resources and student assessment also included. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized, includes 20 hours field experience. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EDU289.
 
Course Note:Requires twenty (20) hours of field experience in a secondary classroom environment in the identified special topic of interest. The proposed course has been reviewed by the Arizona Department of Education, the State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction. The course covers the state standards. The content of the course 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:
 
EDU289AE   20034-20042 Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development in Special Topics
1. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards, in specific content teaching area for national and state. (I)
2. Assess various teaching resources currently available. (II)
3. Design curriculum specific to the content teaching area. (III)
4. Use numerous teaching strategies to accommodate all students. (IV, V, VI)
5. Examine various learning styles. (V)
6. Examine the principles of effective instruction. (VI)
7. Evaluate various assessment options. (VII)
8. Identify various time management techniques. (VIII)
9. Schedule classroom time for students to use and practice what they have learned. (VIII)
10. Prepare a lesson plan. (IX)
11. Teach a lesson. (IX)
12. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (X)
13. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (X)
14. Summarize the practicum experience. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU289AE   20034-20042 Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development in Special Topics
    I. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
      II. Resources
          A. Textbooks
          B. Internet
          C. Professional Literature
          D. Other
        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 Styles
              VI. Learning Experiences
                  A. Principles of Effective Instruction
                  B. Real Life Situations
                  C. Students' Backgrounds
                  D. Cultural Differences
                VII. Assessment
                    A. Purpose
                    B. Standards
                    C. Methods
                  VIII. Time Management
                      A. Techniques
                      B. Classroom Time/Learning
                      C. Classroom Time/Practicing
                    IX. Lesson Plans
                        A. Preparation
                        B. Objectives
                        C. Teaching Procedures
                        D. Learning Activities
                        E. Materials
                        F. Assessments
                        G. Remedial Activities
                        H. Enrichment Activities
                      X. Practicum Experience
                          A. Classroom Observation
                          B. Tutoring
                          C. Reflection
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