This course focuses on enhancing learning at the secondary level. Current trends and issues affecting the secondary classroom are examined, including communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Participants develop and evaluate standards-based instruction, curricular materials, and assessment strategies aligned to 21st-century skills.
Secondary Education: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Analyze shifting demographics.
Identify trends, challenges, and issues.
Illustrate the connection between globalization and education.
Learning in a Global Society
Explain the role of communication in global society
Identify ways to increase collaboration.
Explain the value of creativity in a global society.
List strategies to develop creativity and critical thinking.
The 21st Century Classroom
Analyze curriculum choices for the 21st century.
Create a plan for effective student-centered instruction.
Compare management strategies.
Identify strategies for building cultural competency.
Integrate technology to enhance learning.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Summarize legal guidelines.
Describe the characteristics of intelligent behavior.
Determine best practices for creating a positive learning environment.
Purposes and Principles of Assessment
Explain the language of assessment.
Analyze the assessment process.
Critique the reporting of student achievement.
Review
All objectives apply.
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