EDUC 216 - Effective Teaching Method: Secondary Ed Secondary Education

Number of Credits: 3
Effective Teaching Methodology: Secondary Education 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. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Teaching Methodology requirement for an initial certificate in Secondary Education MSDE approved for Secondary Teaching Methodology. (Fall Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): Students must hold a Baccalaureate Degree.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the major teaching theories and demonstrate models for effective instruction.(GE 1, 2, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the ability to plan effective instruction using a variety of models and strategies. (GE 1, 2, 5, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the effective use of a variety of instructional models. (GE 1, 2, 5, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the ability to appropriately match instructional models, content, and learners. (GE 1, 2, 5 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the ability to select models and techniques appropriate to what is being taught and the needs and abilities of diverse student populations. (GE 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the ability to use effective communication and classroom management strategies. (GE 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)
Demonstrate the ability to discuss in an informed manner the realities and dynamics of teaching in Maryland Secondary Schools today. (GE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 PG 1, 2, 3)