Group process activities are presented to help students understand biases and stereotypical assumptions, and how these affect decisions in the classroom. Portions of this course are experiential. Students visit a Masjid, a Buddhist temple and the American Indian Archeological Institute. ED 262 Secondary Curriculum 3 CR Explores national and state curriculum standards for grades 7 to 12. Philosophical, psychological and practical implementation of curriculums in the secondary classroom is emphasized.
Students develop subject-specific curriculums appropriate to secondary disciplines.
ED 264 Secondary Methods 3 CR Examines various methods of instruction applicable to all academic areas. Philosophical, psychological and practical implications for instruction process learning and cooperative learning are discussed and practiced. Commercial software is demonstrated and criteria for the evaluation of educational software discussed. CR Focuses on the practical acquisition and application of knowledge of substance abuse prevention education and promotion of wellness. Observation and Case Study 3CR Examines differences in development between typical children and those with special needs from birth through eight years of age.