Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU215AE   20044-99999 

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

EDU215AE  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

L+L  2.0 Credit(s)  2.0 Period(s)  2.0 Load  Acad

Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education - 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. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Approved school- based practicum required.

Prerequisites: Formal admission to an undergraduate teacher preparation program. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EDU215.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EDU215AE  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education - Special Topics

 

1.

Identify current 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, X)

12.

Summarize the practicum experience. (X)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

EDU215AE  2004 Summer I – 2012 Spring

Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education - Special Topics

 

I. 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. Classroom Participation

C. Reflection

 

 

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