EDUC 432 - Fundamentals of Secondary Education

Credit: 3 hours
This professional education capstone course examines the scope, functions and types of secondary schools. Research based best practices in content specific subject areas are studied through group work, technologies and case studies. The integration of content area and pedagogical knowledge is required as candidates create lesson plans that include multiple assessments and differentiated instructional strategies. Candidates utilize conceptual, strategic, evaluative and communicative knowledge as they prepare to help all students learn and close the achievement gap. The InTASC and University Teacher Standards, Kentucky Framework for Teaching (KFfT), Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS), and Unbridled Learning are an integral part of the course content. This class is taken with EDUC 331 the semester before student teaching Thirty hours of field experience are required.
Prerequisite(s): Formal admission to Teacher Education program
Offered: fall and spring semesters