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EDSC U442 - Scdry Schl Curric. & Method

Institution:
University of South Carolina-Upstate
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Description:
An overview of the major concepts, principles, theories and research related to effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the varying abilities and learning styles of secondary school students. Students explore a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies along with developmentally responsive materials and resources used to facilitate appropriate learning experiences in secondary school settings. Curriculum needs for secondary grades, the newly emerging function of the high school in work/post-secondary education preparation, and secondary school organization and management are addressed. Core topics include unit and lesson planning, evaluation of student performance, multicultural educational issues and teacher effectiveness evaluation. Prerequisite: EDFO U341 and admission to the professional program. Corequisite: EDSC U440, EDSC U443 and EDRE U418.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(864) 503-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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