Secondary Methods For Classroom Teachers –

med530

(3 credits)

This course focuses on the instruction and assessment strategies that enhance learning at the secondary level. Current issues affecting the secondary classroom are examined. Integrated content, interdisciplinary teaching, and curriculum and assessment issues are emphasized. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop and evaluate standards-based instructional and curricular materials, as well as appropriate assessment strategies.

This graduate-level course is weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Classroom Assessment
- Examine methods and uses of various assessments.
- Examine traditional assessments.
- Select appropriate achievement targets to measure.
- Describe performance assessments.
- Examine scoring tool(s), either analytic or holistic, which accompany performance assessments.
- Describe the key elements of an effective student portfolio.
Educational Needs of Secondary Students
- Identify the educational needs and attitudes of secondary students.
- Analyze social and developmental issues that impact secondary classrooms.
Integrated Curriculum in the Secondary School
- Apply methods of integrating secondary curricula.
Methods of Teaching in Specific Content Areas
- Apply current methods for teaching in a specific content area.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the variety of materials available for instructional use.
- Analyze basic teaching methods and their application in a secondary school setting.
National, State, and Local Curriculum and Instruction Standards
- Apply national, state, and local standards for instruction in a specific content area.
Role of Assessment
- Examine the characteristics of sound classroom assessments.
- Evaluate effective pre-assessment strategies to determine what to teach and assess.
- Develop a rationale for classroom assessment.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Secondary Methods For Classroom Teachers –

med530

Classroom Assessment

Educational Needs of Secondary Students

Integrated Curriculum in the Secondary School

Methods of Teaching in Specific Content Areas

National, State, and Local Curriculum and Instruction Standards

Role of Assessment

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