SEC 374 Methods Tchg English Sec Sch

The course provides students with practical approaches in implementing the NCTE/ILA and the New York State Learning Standards for the English Language Arts within an integrated curriculum. The course presents holistic approaches to teaching literature, the writing process, speaking and listening, literature circles, reader response, cooperative group work, and peer editing. Course topics will include project based teaching and learning, research and presentation skill building, multicultural education, gender equity, instructional adaptations for students with the full range of abilities, use of technologies, homework and assignments, instructional materials, questioning techniques, teacher modeling, inquiry methods of learning, and analysis of standardized and student based assessments (including portfolio evaluation, public speaking, and dramatic performance). Students will use a process approach to writing objectives, lesson plans and unit plans. Students will complete a 25-hour field experience in conjunction with the course. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisite: SEC 365. One credit of literacy is embedded in this course. Fall.