CCD 630 Teacher Knowledge in Disciplines

This course engages participants in a critical analysis of curricular and pedagogical knowledge requisite of teachers within the context of various disciplinary domains. The participants explore the nature of teaching and explicate meaning of effective pedagogical praxis. Participants critically explore the complexities of disciplinary knowledge as they are deeply implicated within a variety of educational contexts. The course emphasis is on designing educational curricula and experiences in ways that proactively address the diversity of leaners, access, engagement, and motivation in learning. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the NCE Doctoral or the consent of the instructor. Co-requisite(s): CCD 605. 3 semester hours

Credits

3