Pedagogical Principles & Instructional Design

This course prepares Secondary/PK–12 candidates to design and implement effective, standards-aligned instruction within their certification area. Candidates apply principles of teaching and learning to develop clear learning objectives, select and organize content, design coherent lessons and units, and use evidence-based instructional strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, problem solving, and meaningful application of content. Emphasis is placed on connecting applicable Oklahoma Academic Standards and subject matter competencies to instructional planning while considering learner development, individual differences, prior knowledge, and varied learning needs. Candidates differentiate instruction, select appropriate instructional resources and technologies, and incorporate strategies that provide equitable access to rigorous learning experiences. Through classroom-based application, candidates plan and implement instruction within their certification area, examine evidence of student understanding and engagement, reflect on the effectiveness of their instructional decisions, and adjust subsequent instruction to improve student learning.