EDC 277 - Secondary Methods: Instruction Across the Curriculum

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Instructional methods focused on integrating English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy and Math across secondary curriculum with a focus on strategies aligned with the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS), Arizona Social Studies Standards, and Arizona Science Standards/Next Generation Science Standards. Includes the Essential Elements of Instruction (EEI), designing developmentally appropriate instruction, cross-curricular instruction, and learner collaboration. Also includes strategies for incorporating 21st Century Learning Skills into the curriculum, data literacy strategies, and strategies that promote learner development of social and cultural perspectives that expand understanding of local and global issues.

Information: Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program approval is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Use the Standards Continuum Guide for Reflective Teaching Practice to self-assess content knowledge and application. (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) 4)
Incorporate 21st century learning skills in cross-curricular instruction. (InTASC 5)
Identify strategies that help learners develop diverse social and cultural perspectives and expand understanding of local and global issues. (InTASC 5)
Analyze strategies related to data literacy and their impact on assessment across the curriculum. (InTASC 6)
Develop standards-based lessons and objectives using Essential Elements of Instruction (EEI). (InTASC 7)
Develop a standards-based cross-curricular unit. (InTASC 7)
Analyze the practice of integrating content literacy practices and strategies into lesson plans and cross-curricular instruction. (InTASC 8)
Evaluate and modify technology resources and curriculum materials for quality, accuracy, effectiveness, and potential to engage learners. (InTASC 8)