EDU 4210 Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary English
In this study of the content and organization of the English curriculum with emphasis on methods and materials used in teaching literature, language skills and composition, students review print and non-print media, create lesson and unit plans, lead classroom discussions and conduct teaching demonstrations.
Prerequisite
EDU 3550;
PSY 3820; admission to Teacher Education and completed application for student teaching.
Course Types
Internship
Notes
Public school classroom observation and assistance are required.
Course Outcomes
- Students will be able to plan coherent, relevant, standards-based instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students.
- Students will be able to plan coherent, relevant, standards-based instruction and design assessments for composing texts (i.e. oral, written, and visual) to promote learning for all students.
- Students will be able to design, implement, assess, and reflect on real-world, research-based instruction.
- Students will be able to plan instruction that recognizes how theories and research about diversity, equity, and student identities may affect students’ opportunities to learn in ELA
- Students will be able to investigate the wider community of ELA professionals