Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU289   20044-99999 

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

EDU289  2004 Summer I – 2010 Fall

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

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. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards emphasized. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program.

Course Note: Upon completion of EDU289, students are required to enroll in one of the following courses: EDU289AA or EDU289AB or EDU289AC or EDU289AD or EDU289AE.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EDU289  2004 Summer I – 2010 Fall

Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development

 

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, 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  2004 Summer I – 2010 Fall

Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development

 

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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