EDUC 440 - Instructional Strategies and Contemporary Trends for K-12 and Secondary Teachers

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This course provides an overview of curriculum design, as well as an examination of the general methods, techniques, practices, instructional materials, and teaching strategies deemed appropriate for teacher candidates. In addition, this course focuses on contemporary factors that are relevant to effective teaching, preparation for student teaching and the successful implementation of curriculums. Designed to facilitate the emerging educator’s pedagogical and instructional decision-making skills, the course examines contextual and instructional variables such as curriculum, lesson planning, educational resources, learner assessment, grading and classroom management, as well as venues to facilitate classroom dialogue, learner engagement. The course briefly explores the nature and implementation of effective literacy instructional strategies. Specific issues, practices, and materials will be discussed for enhancing literacy success in the content area classroom. This course is required for those seeking teacher licensure. This course is generally taken in preparation for practicum, which must be successfully completed prior to student teaching. Spring