EDSE 6603 Teaching in the Secondary School

This course will enhance the expertise of secondary-level educators. Candidates will explore and analyze major theories and research findings concerning adolescent development and their implications for developmentally appropriate curriculum in the secondary school. Candidates will further develop expertise in pedagogy appropriate for secondary students. Candidates will increase their knowledge of the history, philosophy, and future of secondary education. Students will complete a field experience.

Registration Name

Teaching in the Secondary School

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of adolescent learners and the implications these characteristics have on developmentally appropriate practice. 
2. Describe the procedural aspects and the culture of the high school environment. 
3. Foster family involvement in adolescent education at home and in school. 
4. Identify the needs of learners designated as high achieving, risk of failure, English language learners, students with special needs, or from diverse language and learning backgrounds and refer students to available in-school and community support service agencies. 
5. Plan for, implement, and reflect on research-based instruction that motivates, engages, and responds to diverse students' context-based needs. 
6. Assess and be reflective about their practice, taking appropriate actions to show continual growth as an educator.