Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/28/03
EDU284 20036-20042	LEC	2 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Dynamic Teaching in the Secondary School
Overview and practical application of teaching methodology for secondary education teachers. Teaching strategies for direct instruction, cooperative learning, problem-based instruction and experiential learning covered. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Prerequisites: Formal admission to a state approved undergraduate teacher preparation program. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EDU289.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
EDU284   20036-20042	Dynamic Teaching in the Secondary School

1.	Define the role of instruction in the secondary education classroom environment. (I)
2.	Describe the features of secondary classrooms which impact instructional choices. (I)
3.	Analyze the pattern and flow of the Direct Instruction model of teaching. (II)
4.	Summarize the unique management and classroom environment concerns associated with the Direct Instruction model. (II)
5.	Demonstrate the ability to plan a Direct Instruction lesson. (III)
6.	Summarize the goals of Cooperative Learning as an instructional model. (IV)
7.	Describe the preparation required to execute effective Cooperative Learning lessons. (V)
8.	Examine various methods of assessment and evaluation of students in Cooperative Learning lesson. (V)
9.	Examine the principles of Problem-Based instruction. (VI)
10.	Describe the preparation required to execute effective Problem-Based instruction. (VII) (VI)
11.	Summarize the methods for evaluation and assessment of students in Problem-Based lesson (VII)
12.	Cite the goals and learner outcomes for Experiential Learning instruction. (VIII)
13.	Identify steps required to conduct an experiential lesson. (VIII)
14.	Describe methods of assessment appropriate for experiential instruction. (IX)
15.	Examine the purposes and strategies for teaching learning strategies. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
EDU284   20036-20042	Dynamic Teaching in the Secondary School

I. Role of Instruction A. Teacher Responsibilities 1. Instruction 2. Leadership B. Student Progress Assessment C. Secondary Classroom Features 1. Multidimensional 2. Simultaneous Action 3. Immediacy 4. Unpredictability 5. Public Access D. Secondary School Concerns 1. Instructional Definition 2. Curricular Cooperation E. Classroom Instruction Principles 1. Mode of Instruction Concerns 2. Student Engagement 3. Expectation Management 4. Feedback Considerations 5. Independent Study Considerations 6. Cooperative Learning Concerns 7. Teacher Specialization Issues F. Secondary Instruction Models 1. Direct Instruction 2. Cooperative Learning 3. Problem-Based Instruction 4. Experiential Learning II. Direct Instruction Overview A. Goals B. Instructional Model Pattern 1. Objective Preparation 2. Set Establishment 3. Skill Demonstration 4. Teacher Presentation Considerations 5. Guided Practice Provision Concerns 6. Feedback Provision 7. Transfer Concerns C. Environment D. Management Systems E. Student Talk Management 1. Concerns 2. Pacing 3. Participation Encouragement Strategies III. Direct Instruction Lesson Provision A. Preparation 1. Objective Preparation 2. Content Selection 3. Skill Definition Concerns 4. Economy Value Considerations 5. Physical Lesson Concerns B. Lesson Execution 1. Objective Preparation 2. Interest establishment 3. Clarity Achievement Concerns 4. Demonstration Provision C. Assessment D. Evaluation IV. Cooperative Learning Overview A. Goals 1. Academic Achievement 2. Diversity Acceptance 3. Social Skill Development B. Instructional Model Pattern 1. Goal Presentation 2. Anticipatory Set Establishment 3. Information Presentation 4. Student Team Organization 5. Student Assistance Considerations 6. Testing Operations 7. Recognition Provision Strategies C. Cooperative Learning Environment D. System Management 1. Democratic Process 2. Student Role Definition 3. Structural Provision 4. Students Interaction Control 5. Resource Availability Considerations 6. Teacher Participation Practices V. Cooperative Learning Lesson Provision A. Preparation B. Execution C. Assessment D. Evaluation VI. Problem-Based Instruction Overview A. Goals B. Instructional Model Pattern C. Environment D. Management Systems VII. Problem-Based Lesson Provision A. Preparation B. Execution C. Assessment D. Evaluation VIII. Experiential Learning Overview A. Goals B. Instruction Model Pattern C. Environment D. Management System Concerns IX. Conducting an Experiential Lesson A. Preparation B. Execution C. Assessment D. Evaluation X. Learning Strategy Instruction A. Strategy Definition B. Strategy Instruction Purposes C. Learning Strategy Selection D. Instructional Approach Selection E. Instruction Execution

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