EDUC 267 Methods of Teaching Secondary Education

This course is designed to provide prospective and non-certified secondary school teachers with knowledge of theory and teaching practices, current educational goals, both nationally and locally, and trends in educational assessment and application. This knowledge will be used to plan, design and conduct effective instruction. Supplemental topics will include multiculturalism, classroom management, and the inclusion of students with special needs. A 15-hour field experience outside of class time is required. Students are placed in a Howard County Public School or may use a K-12 school where they are employed. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Teaching Methodology requirement for an initial certificate in Secondary Education.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Explain the theory and research associated with different teaching models.
2. 2. Demonstrate the ability to plan instruction using appropriate formats.
3. 3. Demonstrate the effective use of a variety of instructional models.
4. 4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use strategies for making clear explanations,
   giving directions, and managing a classroom.
5. 5. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately match instructional model, content and learners.
6. 6. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and/or differentiate instruction for a range of students,
   including those with special needs.
7. 7. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate instructional outcomes with a variety of assessment
   tools.
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the learning outcomes in their specific content required
   by the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program.
9. 9. Demonstrate the ability to discuss in an informed manner the realities and dynamics of
   teaching in Maryland secondary schools today.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Explain the theory and research associated with different teaching models.
2. 2. Demonstrate the ability to plan instruction using appropriate formats.
3. 3. Demonstrate the effective use of a variety of instructional models.
4. 4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use strategies for making clear explanations,
   giving directions, and managing a classroom.
5. 5. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately match instructional model, content and learners.
6. 6. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and/or differentiate instruction for a range of students,
   including those with special needs.
7. 7. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate instructional outcomes with a variety of assessment
   tools.
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the learning outcomes in their specific content required
   by the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program.
9. 9. Demonstrate the ability to discuss in an informed manner the realities and dynamics of
   teaching in Maryland secondary schools today.