SEC 530 - Curriculum in Secondary Education

This initial-level graduate course addresses the MA Professional Teaching Standards and Curriculum Frameworks in a specific discipline. The primary focus is on the best structural and instructional strategies for designing meaningful student learning activities in secondary schools, as well as assessing student performance. The course will address a broad range of contemporary issues facing teachers, particularly those in relation to national standards and the MA Professional Teaching Standards. Students will become familiar with and practice personalized and interdisciplinary instruction. Several resources will be used including textbooks, the MA curriculum frameworks, district-based discipline-specific standards, and the Internet. All materials and assignments are listed on Canvas.

Credits: 3