EDU 3336 - CURRICULUM DESIGN & INSTRUCTION:MIDDLE CHILDHD ED

credits: 3.0
This course provides instructions in applying learning theories in designing curriculum in the students’ majors. Emphasis will be placed on development of scope and sequence curriculum in grades 5-9 and the adaptation of this curriculum to appropriate New York State, National, and Common Core standards. This curriculum will be used in the course to design unit and lesson plans. Objectives: A) Describe the relationship between curriculum and instruction; B) Describe the processes and models of curriculum development; C) Apply cognitive, behavioral and humanistic views of development to the organization and development of curriculum; D) Demonstrate how to individualize instruction consistent with various learning styles; E) Design learning experiences to meet the needs of a diverse student population; F) Define multicultural education and provide examples of classroom applications; G) Develop scope and sequence curriculum and align with instructional goals, objectives and assessments; H) Develop unit plans and align with state standards and benchmarks; I) Integrate technology into the curriculum; J) Create assessment instruments aligned with instructional objectives; K) Write a course syllabus. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, problem-solving and student collaboration. Method of Evaluation: Method Evaluation: Class participation, essays and critiques, lesson plans, unit plans, quizzes and exams. Meets *WRT Distribution Requirement.

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