EDU 53539 Secondary Methods of Teaching Technology and Engineering

This graduate level course examines a variety of teaching methods in middle and high schools, including, but not limited to: inquiry, cooperative learning, differentiation, and interdisciplinary instruction, classroom simulations as well as specific teaching strategies unique to the subject area. As a culminating project, teacher candidates will develop a Unit Plan of Instruction. During the semester, teacher candidates will be expected to evaluate the objectives of the class as a comparison to the state standards. Teacher candidates will also be expected to evaluate several academic sources and create a culminating graduate project over the various methodologies of the subject area, including an annotated bibliography. This course requires a 20-hour practicum.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDU 51500; EDU 54310.