The class will explore and practice instructional strategies and curriculum approaches for improving learning in various content areas. With increased awareness of learning styles and individual differences, you will refine your skills to serve a pluralistic, multicultural, democratic society. In the process of becoming an excellent teacher, it is important to reflect on your relationship to the teaching profession and to the students. Building upon previous coursework and teaching experience, Content Methods requires you to further examine and apply the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, and the California Frameworks. Critical to becoming an effective teacher is the careful consideration of curriculum and instructional choices in your content area.
Regular attendance is required.
Students are also required to actively participate in class discussions and activities, and complete assigned work at a level judged adequate by the instructor. Students will provide evidence of extensive and intimate knowledge of at least one professional journal in their subject matter area. The brain is always learning. We learn exactly what is demonstrated by people around us. We must stop trying to teach through pointless drills, activities, and tests.