ED 605G - Methods for Teaching at the Middle and Secondary Level

Credits: 4

This course offers an analysis of methods most effective in the middle and secondary classroom. Micro-teaching experiences within the students discipline area will focus on specific components of lesson planning and lesson presentation in keeping with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. The preparation of a subject-area unit will involve the development of activities and strategies in such areas as integration across the curriculum, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and the incorporation of community resources. Particular attention is paid to learning plans that respond to diversity, learning needs, and learning styles of all students, including unit and lesson construction, varied learning strategies, material construction, audio-visual, technology, and classroom evaluation. A 25-hour field-based experience is required.