EDU 3357 - METHODOLOGIES OF TEACHING: ADOLESCE

credits: 3.0
This course focuses on methods of instruction used in middle school classrooms. Emphasis is on designing, developing, implementing, and assessing lessons. Students will study and apply these instructional practices in-depth. Objectives: A) Design, implement, and assess units and lessons in subject areas specific to middle school teaching and learning and the New York State Learning and Common Core Standards; B) Create and align assessment tools with performance objectives of lessons created; C) Develop lessons that engage learners in using computer technology; D) Create lessons that incorporate activities for diverse learners; E) Create assessment tools and ways to adapt them for learners with special needs; F) Develop a classroom management plan; G) Critique articles on effective instructional methods used in schools across the nation and abroad. Method of Instruction: Teaching methods include lecture, discussion, problem-solving and student collaboration. Method of Evaluation: Class participation, essays and critiques, quizzes and tests, and classroom unit and management plan.

Prerequisite(s): JUNIOR STANDING and EDU 3337 - CURRICULUM DESIGN & INSTRUCTION:ADOLESCENCE ED and EDU 3347 - CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL(or) EDU 3335 - CURR, INSTR & ASSESS CHLD: SOCSTD & ART and EDU 3345 - LIT ACQUISITION & DEVLP PRESCH & EL SCH LEARNERS (or) [[permalink=436|tooltip:{}]%title%[[/permalink]]and EDU 3347 - CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Co-Requisite(s): With EDU 3657.