EDSE 7737 Secondary Methods II

A continuation of EDSE 7735, a companion course to the Internship II teaching experience. A study of instructional methods, including cooperative learning, inquiry learning, grouping considerations, and other instructional variables. Candidates will learn how to select, plan, sequence, implement, and evaluate various instructional methodologies applicable to their student teaching placement. The course includes a study of program and curriculum design in relation to individual differences among students, teaching strategies, and expected outcomes.

Registration Name

Secondary Methods II

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1

Prerequisite

EDSE 7735 and EDSE 7736

Corequisite

EDSE 7738 Secondary Content Pedagogy II

Offered

Athens: Spring, Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Develop a consistent overall approach to teaching for today’s academically, linguistically and culturally diverse classroom and choose strategies consistent with that overall approach to teaching.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s Core Candidate Learning Outcomes (CCLO) 1 – 8 and Secondary Education Candidate Learning Outcomes (SECMCLO) 1, 3, and 5. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standard 8.
2. Explore, analyze, and test a variety of instructional, management, assessment, and communication strategies and skills, grounded in research & theory and content domain knowledge, for use in today’s diverse classroom.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 1- 9, and SECMCLO 1 and 5. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standards 1, 2, 5, 6.
3. Research the school and classroom communities and individual students and use data in planning culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate instruction and interacting with school personnel and community members.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 4, 8, 10 and SECMCLO 4. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standards 1, 2, 3, 7.
4. Develop coherent curriculum, integrating in-depth content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge with understanding of diverse students in the classroom.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 1 – 7 and SECMCLO 2 and 5. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standard 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
5. Be reflective about own teaching and make suggestions for improvement.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 9 and SECMCLO 4 and 5. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standard 9.
6. Develop a vision of the ultimate goal of education—knowledgeable, critical thinking citizens.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 2 and SECMCLO 2.
7. Work together to create and participate in a professional learning community at the local, national, and college levels.
   1. This course outcome is aimed at meeting the College of Education’s CCLO 9, 10, and SECMCLO 3 and 4. It is aimed at meeting INTASC standard 9.