EDU 3335 - CURR, INSTR & ASSESS CHLD: SOCSTD & ART

credits: 3.0
Curriculum is the study of foundational knowledge, historical and societal influences, learner characteristics, and philosophical, theoretical and sociological influences that interact and blend to scaffold the growth and development of American Curriculum. In this course, pre-service teachers apply learning theories to designing curriculum and developing lessons aligned to New York State, National, and Common Core Learning Standards for childhood learners of all needs and abilities. Emphasis is on designing, organizing, planning, and assessing curriculum as it applies to instructional techniques in childhood classrooms. Objectives: A) To understand the nature of curriculum, design and instruction; B) To discuss key issues relating to the design and implementation of curriculum; C) To recognize and connect state, national, and local standards of curriculum; D) To critically analyze professional writing and educational research data in the field of curriculum, design, and instruction; E) To demonstrate ability to interpret curriculum (e.g., social studies and the arts) and apply to instruction; F) To develop an assessment of curriculum; G) To recognize and utilize available technology, as it relates to professional and student use; H) To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among child development, individual needs and curriculum instruction in the areas of social studies and the arts. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, problem-solving, and student collaboration. Method of Evaluation: Method Evaluation: Lesson plans, integrated units, unit presentation, midterm, and final exam. writing and educational research data in the field of curriculum, design, and instruction; E) To demonstrate ability to interpret curriculum (e.g., social studies and the arts) and apply to instruction; F) To develop an assessment of curriculum; G) To recognize and utilize available technology, as it relates to professional and student use; H) To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among child development, individual needs and curriculum instruction in the areas of social studies and the arts. Meets *WRT Distribution Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): JUNIOR STANDING and EDU 2020 - TCHNG STDNTS W/DISBLTIES INCLSVE CLASSROOM