SEDU 411 - Methods of Teaching Secondary English Language Arts and Field Experience

3 Credit(s)

The intent of this course is to help students translate educational theory into best practices in order to teach effectively in a secondary English/language arts classroom. Particular attention will be given to the following topics: awareness of and development of a broad range of learning resources and instructional strategies that are appropriate to diverse classrooms, use of assessment strategies and technology as a means to enhance student learning, awareness of the standards and resources of the professional organization, consideration of curricular and ethical issues relative to teaching the subject area, use of reading strategies to improve learning, and opportunities to practice instructional skills through such approaches as micro teaching. This course includes a minimum of 10 hours of clinical experience promoting the integration of methods and field experience.

Prerequisite(s): SEDU 310 or instructor’s permission and must have passed Teacher Education Program Checkpoint II.

Course Frequency: F

Grading Method: Student option.