EDUC 385 - Middle/Secondary School Methods

5 hours
This course is an introduction to the wide array of educational and developmental psychology concepts, theories, principles and strategies and how their relationship impacts the pedagogical techniques teachers will implement in the classroom of the 21st century. Included in the curriculum is accommodating students with exceptionalities, at-risk students, parental involvement, classroom management, multiculturalism, integration of technology, and integration of curriculum. General teaching methods geared to middle and secondary teaching strategies is the focus of this course. In addition, teaching methods are considered, for specific content areas (English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences). Candidates will complete a field experience in conjunction with this course. Students who are candidates for K-12 licensure will be accommodated in this course by adapting teaching strategies and lesson plans at all grade levels. UG