SEC502 Introduction to Teaching at the Secondary Level

This course includes issues and trends affecting teaching at the secondary level: adolescent development, multicultural perspectives, curriculum development and integration, community building and maintenance, and the philosophies of education that influenced educational policy, laws, school structure, and pedagogical and methodological practices throughout U.S. history. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires completion of 25 hours of field experience. Field experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. Prerequisite(s): none Co-requisite(s): SPE500 4 semester hours