This Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment - Pedagogy (5153) course offers a review of strategies and other issues related to pedagogy. This course is an excellent tool if you're preparing to take the pedagogy subtest of the Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment (5152) exam.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. Adolescent Development Characteristics
- Ch 2. Foundations of Educational Theory and Development
- Ch 3. Learning Theories in Education
- Ch 4. Adolescents as Diverse Learners
- Ch 5. Personal and Social Factors in Student Development
- Ch 6. Categories of Exceptionality
- Ch 7. Educating Adolescents with Special Needs
- Ch 8. Educating English Language Learners
- Ch 9. Applying Motivation Theories to Student Learning
- Ch 10. Designing Positive Learning Environments
- Ch 11. Educational Theories for Instruction
- Ch 12. Understanding the Basics of Instructional Planning
- Ch 13. Instructional Planning Partners
- Ch 14. Resources & Materials for Instruction
- Ch 15. Thematic & Interdisciplinary Units
- Ch 16. Exploring Different Instructional Models and Strategies
- Ch 17. Complex Cognitive Processes
- Ch 18. Instructional Activities for Complex Cognitive Processes
- Ch 19. Strategies to Support Self-Regulation
- Ch 20. Grouping Strategies for Learning
- Ch 21. Reflective Practice in Teaching
- Ch 22. Questioning Techniques for Effective Teaching
- Ch 23. Communication Techniques for the Classroom
- Ch 24. Supporting Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Ch 25. Understanding Types of Assessments
- Ch 26. Assessment Data & Scoring
- Ch 27. Designing Assessments to Measure Learning Goals
- Ch 28. Middle School Philosophy & Organization
- Ch 29. Common Issues in Middle School
- Ch 30. Professional Development for Middle School Teachers
- Ch 31. Major Legislation for Middle School Education
- Ch 32. Collaborative Relationships for Teachers
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