EDSE 3301 Methods in Secondary Education

Designed to be taken in the junior year immediately before Internship I. Emphasis is on curriculum and content, facilitating student learning, creating positive learning environments for all students, formal and informal assessment, planning and instruction and professional reflection. Theory and research to plan developmentally appropriate activities for students in the secondary setting are included. There will be 30 hours of field experiences outside of class time embedded into this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Junior standing and EDUC 2251

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

(INTASC 2012 standards)

Standard 1, Learner development (CCLO 3, Student learning)

• 1(c) The teacher collaborates with families, communities, colleagues, and other professionals to promote learner growth and development.

And

Standard 2, Learning differences (CCLO 4, Diversity)

• 2(d) The teacher brings multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention to learners’ personal, family, and community experiences and cultural norms.

How measured: Weekly targeted CCLO/Portfolio entries will be completed by all candidates

Standard 3, Learning Environments) (CCLO 1, Learning environment)

• 3(c) The teacher collaborates with learners and colleagues to develop shared values and expectations for respectful interactions, rigorous academic discussions, and individual and group responsibility for quality work.
• 3(f) The teacher communicates verbally and nonverbally in ways that demonstrate respect for and responsiveness to the cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives learners bring to the learning environment.

How measured, weekly discussion assessments

Standard 9, Professional/Ethical practices (CCLO 9) Reflection and professional development: and 7, Communication)

• 9(e) The teacher reflects on his/her personal biases and accesses resources to deepen his/her own understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender, and learning differences to build stronger relationships and create more relevant learning experiences.
• 9(f) The teacher advocates, models, and teaches safe, legal, and ethical use of information and technology including appropriate documentation of sources and respect for others in the use of social media.

How measured: Candidates will complete mandatory Child Abuse reporter training and Compliance with the GA code of Ethics for Educators.

Standard 10, Leadership/Collaboration (CCLO 10) Collaboration

• 10(b) The teacher works with other school professionals to plan and jointly facilitate learning on how to meet diverse needs of learners.
• 10(e) Working with school colleagues, the teacher builds ongoing connections with community resources to enhance student learning and well being.

How measured: CCLO; Diversity and CCLO: Collaboration-completed portfolio sections by the end of the course.