EDUC 355 - Principles and Methods of Secondary Education

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Building on the foundations of EDUC 220 and EDUC 321 as well as on the students' knowledge of their teaching field, students continue to study secondary curriculum and instructional procedure. Emphasis is placed on topics and experiences which enable students to develop an effective teaching style. Topics include instructional planning, choosing and implementing a variety of instructional strategies, technology, classroom management, measurement and evaluation of performance and achievement. The course work includes the student's planning, preparation, and presentation of micro-lessons, some of which will be video-taped. Students will be required to create a comprehensive instructional unit of study to be used in stu- dent teaching. In addition, major department tutorials will address textbooks, technology, instructional materials and resources andVirginia SOL's relevant to each student'steaching field. Working with LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students is addressd in this course. (This course is part of the education block plan and must be taken concurrently with EDUC 346 and EDUC 425-426 during spring term of the senior year.) Prerequisites: EDUC 220-221, EDUC 321-322 and admission to student teaching. Four hours. Ms. Davis.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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