EDU 451 - Teaching in Secondary School

Semester Hours: 4

This course prepares candidates seeking secondary education certification. Candidates will develop competencies in the formulation of instructional objectives, organization and evaluation of learning experiences, preparation of lesson plans, use and preparation of instructional materials, use of educational media, the development of techniques for whole-class, small group, and individual instruction, including strategies for inclusion, videotaped experiences in microteaching, methods of teaching applied to academic areas, the role of the teacher, the development of a philosophy of education, the study of the role of the professional organizations, and the ethics of the teaching profession. This course is part of the Secondary Education Teaching and Learning Laboratory. Pre-requisites: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy. A practicum in a Local Education Agency is required. Personal transportation is required. PDE Stage 3: Pre-Student Teaching/Practicum: 100 hours. Graded S/U. Fall-only course.

Prerequisite: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy.
When Offered: Fall Only