Curriculum organization, professional roles in curriculum development, and forces shaping the curriculum today are examined. 3 cr Study of methods and techniques of teaching in the secondary schools. Consideration is given to the identification of learning outcomes, developing teaching strategies for achieving the outcomes identified, and techniques of evaluation. 3 cr Intensive study and practice of various instructional techniques. Use of simulation, microteaching and classroom teaching experiences are employed.
Students participate actively in the study of instruction.
SED 559 Curriculum and Teaching in the Secondary School 3 cr Developing and evaluating educational goals and objectives, instructional planning and other curriculum topics are explored. The course examines issues concerning teaching in the secondary school. SED 560 Graduate Research Seminar 3 cr Research in problems confronting American secondary education. Selected topics are explored by students which provide the basis for seminar discussions. A seminar paper is presented by each student.