Curriculum & Methods in Subject Specific (K-12) Education I: Learning Goals & Assessment

Teacher candidates will build upon their deep and broad academic establish learning goals and create assessment plans appropriate for students in urban elementary schools. Candidates will study secondary level curriculum within their disciplines as defined by national and state standards, learning ways to translate that appropriately for diverse urban classrooms. They will explore research-based approaches to assessment, including reading and writing in the content areas and incorporation of technology for assessment. Candidates will learn how to interpret assessment data. In their planning, candidates will incorporate their understanding of adolescent development and urban diversity and plan for inclusion of students with special needs and English Language Learners. The completion of 30 hours of fieldwork is required.

Fall, Spring

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