EDUC 247 — Curriculum Development and Methods of Instruction
for Educational Interpreters 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101E This course is designed to provide educational interpreting students with a basic knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies based on the learning theories of students as they are used in the classroom for primary and secondary age students. Students will review the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS), and the unique curricula designed for students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the content areas. Instructional strategies for the educational interpreters emphasizing vocabulary acquisition and language comprehension for the students will be addressed. Collaborative strategies for educational interpreters working with regular teachers, special education teachers and related services personnel in various educational settings will be discussed. This course will present assessment of academic materials and completion of learning objectives according to established criteria in the students’ individualized educational programs (IEP).