EDUC 524 Models of Learning and Instruction

This course looks at the effective principles and models of teaching and learning as they relate to classroom practices in elementary and secondary schools. Curriculum components of philosophy, principles, practices, problems, and evaluation in an integrated educational program are central to this courses. The related topics of organization, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate educational practices are also covered.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Students will explore research-based models of teaching (including interdisciplinary and integrated models) appropriate for instruction and the needs for various student populations
2. 2. Students will reflect upon the purposes and contexts in which each of the teaching models might be used in a classroom
3. 3. Students will explore behavioral and academic inclusion
4. 4. Students will define their professional commitment and responsibilities as leaders of a classroom learning community
5. 5. Students will deduce any achievement gaps in their classrooms and develop plans to promote equity of opportunity for all learners