EDU 222+ - Curriculum Development and Teaching Methods

3 credits

This course focuses on curriculum development and instructional methods for quality educational programs in Maryland schools. During the course, participants will explore curriculum, develop instructional plans, write performance outcomes, identify appropriate instructional strategies, develop instructional materials and utilize standards-based assessment strategies and examine a variety of proven teaching methods. State and national content standards are used as a basis for curriculum design. [FALL - AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): Bachelor’s Degree. Note: This course is designed for those seeking MSDE Teaching Certification as a “career changer.”