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Course Title: Curriculum in the Secondary School
Campus Course Code: SCED 5326
Campus: UT El Paso
Program: ATCP

Course Description

This course will focus on curriculum in subject areas in the secondary school and the development of plans and procedures for instruction. This online course is designed to familiarize Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) students with instructional methods for the secondary school, but it would also be useful for those in other masters programs. In addition, the course will cover the Texas standards for pedagogy and professional responsibilities for all teachers.

Objectives

The goals for students in this course include:

  • Understanding more about secondary learners
  • Understanding the learning process as it occurs in secondary learners
  • Understanding curriculum-making for a diverse student population
  • Learning to make appropriate instructional decisions
  • Developing the ability to critically reflect and articulate professional beliefs in relationship to practice
  • Learning to collaborate with others productively
  • Developing the ability to advocate for productive change through assuming an active role in teaching curriculum
  • Understanding of the lesson planning process
  • Understanding technology integration;
  • Understanding the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) and specific acronyms of the PDAS and of the profession
  • Understanding the Texas Professional and Professional Responsibilities teacher certification exam and the information it covers.

Materials

To see a complete list of materials needed for this course, as well as any important notes and instructions provided by the instructor, visit the UTTC Book Lists.
Prerequisites: TED 5301 Learning Contexts and Curriculum
Credits:3
Level:Graduate
Faculty

Tonie  Ponce-Kreye
makreye@utep.edu
915-747-5333