EDUC 530 - Instructional Design

3 Hour(s)

This course introduces students to instructional design models, curriculum development, and assessment (formative, summative, and performance.) Candidates will master instructional planning that is aligned with state/national standards. Instructional planning and implementation will be explored from the constructivist perspective. A variety of teaching strategies will be presented and various differentiation strategies will be explored. Integration across disciplines will be modeled, with an emphasis on integration of the arts. Classroom management issues will be examined and analyzed. Candidates will plan and construct an instructional unit specific to their area of teaching specialty.

Notes: Field experience is a required component of this course.