Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU215   20044-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-23-2004

EDU215  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

LEC  1.0 Credit(s)  1.0 Period(s)  1.0 Load  Acad

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. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized.

Prerequisites: Formal admission to an undergraduate teacher preparation program.

Course Notes: Upon completion of EDU215, students are required to enroll in one of the following courses: EDU215AA or EDU215AB or EDU215AC or EDU215AD or EDU215AE.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EDU215  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education

 

1.

Describe characteristics of secondary and middle/junior high schools. (I)

2.

Identify current 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  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education

 

I. School Characteristics (Middle/Junior vs. High School)

A. School Structure

B. Calendar

C. Teaching Teams

II. 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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