College of Education

K-12 PROGRAMS

Students planning to teach art or music follow programs leading to certification to teach in all grades_kindergarten through the twelfth grade. The general studies requirements are the same as those required in elementary and secondary preparation programs. This program is undergoing revision.

Professional Education for Art,
Music, and Physical Education

Hours

3 - EDFD 2003, Changing American Schools
(required of students for admission to teacher education)
6 - Elementary and Secondary Methods (in major field)
- ARED 3643, Teaching Art in Elementary Schools
- ARED 3653, Teaching Art in Secondary School
- or MUED 3833, Music Education in the Elementary School
- MUED 4283, Teaching Vocal Music or MUED
- 4293, Instrumental Methods or MUED 4273, String Methods
- or, for library: RDNG 3333, Teaching Reading in Elementary School
- SEED 3023, Teaching in Secondary School
3 - EDFD 4103, Classroom Learning and Motivation
1 - ETEC 4001, Audio-Visual Materials (except for library)
3 - ETEC 4833, Computers in Education
12 - Professional K-12 Semester
6 - ELED 405V or 4063 or 409V, Elementary Student Teaching
6 - SEED 475V or 476V or 4773, Secondary Student Teaching

Middle School Education

The middle level education program is not an approved state certification area. Students will have one area of specialization for grades 6-12 and will be required to earn a degree in Fulbright College. The students must choose one of the following as an area of special-ization: English/literature, mathematics, science, or social studies. Students will also have an emphasis in reading.

Included in the undergraduate degree program will be the following 18-hour Pre-Education Core:

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education
CIED 1001, Introduction to Education Practicum
ETEC 2003, Introduction to Educational Technology
CIED 3663, Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionality
CIED 3703, Introduction to Middle Level Principles and Methods
CIED 4343, Teaching Reading: Intermediate/Middle Level

Secondary Education (SEED)

Professors Besonen, Graening, Taylor
Professors Emeriti Waltman, Williamson Associate Professors Clark, Ford, Pedersen, Totten, Wavering
Assistant Professors Digby, Yessayan

Secondary Schools Program

Students certifying to teach in grades 9-12 will receive a degree from Fulbright College with specialization in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, communication, English, foreign language, geography, geology, history, journalism, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, speech and drama, or any other appropriate degree.

Included in the undergraduate degree program will be the following 18-hour Pre-Education Core:

CIED 1002, Introduction to Education
CIED 1001, Introduction to Education Practicum
ETEC 2003, Introduction to Educational Technology
CIED 3663, Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionality
SEED 4001, Seminar: Introduction to Professionalism
SEED 4011, Seminar: Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
SEED 4011P, Practicum: Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
SEED 4021, Seminar: Structure of the Disciplines
CNED 4003, Classroom Human Relations Skills

Students with an appropriate baccalaureate degree and upon completion of the Pre-Education Core may apply to the Master of Arts in Teaching program to complete a master's and certification. See the Graduate Catalog for information about the M.A.T. program.

Courses: Secondary Education (SEED)

3033 Microteaching: Teaching Secondary Schools Practicum in which students take part in a well-defined process of developing lessons, microteaching, self and peer techniques of microteaching sessions, and practice in peer coaching techniques.
4001 Seminar: Introduction to Professionalism Examines the legal, ethical, and moral aspects of teaching and involvement in professional organizations. Students participate in field experiences, simulations, and discussions.
4010P Critical and Creative Thinking Practicum Practicum in which students apply theory to practice. Emphasis is on actual application of theory to their own creative and critical thinking skills, methods for transferring the knowledge of theory to classroom application in their curricular area(s), and curriculum development. Corequisite: SEED 4011.
4011 Critical and Creative Thinking Provides a basic understanding of how to incorporate creative thinking skills across the curriculum. Students are introduced to a variety of strategies as well as site-based field experiences which provide continuity between theory and practice. Corequisite: SEED 4010P.
4021 Seminar: Structure of the Disciplines An analysis of the cognitive properties and organizations possible for subject disciplines. Looks at ways to discover understanding of a discipline and how to teach students to discover understanding.
4023 Teaching in Secondary School (I, II, S) Considers purposes as well as general methods, strategies, and materials necessary for teaching effectiveness in all secondary subjects. Emphasis placed upon both simulated and actual experiences in the classroom, micro-teaching laboratory, and teaching problem and analysis. Prerequisite: EDFD 2003 and admission to teacher education.
4043 Middle School Principles and Methods (I, II, S) Principles and methods of teaching in the middle grades.
4122 Evaluation of Learning (I, II) A study of the theory and application of evaluation and the techniques and measurement of student learning at the secondary school level.
4132 Secondary Curriculum and Technological Materials (I, II) The preparation of secondary school teachers in the various content areas in the use of technological materials for instructional purposes with emphasis on computers.
4230L Special Methods Lab
4233 Special Methods in Instruction (I, II) Study of the methods and materials of teaching in the special content areas. Principles of measurement, construction, assembly, and appraisal of measurement items, and evaluation techniques as they apply to the teaching of the special content areas. Special methods for teaching second language, mathematics, and science are offered in the fall semester only; speech in the spring semester only. Graduate students are required to do a special project for graduate credit. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.
4443 Cooperative Learning Philosophy, theory, and application of the cooperative learning strategy. Extensive practice in various cooperative learning strategies, development of cooperative lessons, and practice in conducting cooperative learning strategies. Graduate students will be required to complete additional projects and papers.
475V Student Teaching (10-12) (I, II) A minimum period of eight weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, at which time the student teacher will have an opportunity under supervision to observe, to teach, and participate in other activities involving the school and the community.
476V Student Teaching in Art (I, II) A minimum of six weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, at which time the student teacher will have an opportunity under supervision to observe, to teach, and participate in other activities involving the school and the community.
4773 Student Teaching in Music (I, II) A minimum period of four weeks will be spent in an off-campus school, at which time the student teacher will have an opportunity under supervision to observe, to teach, and participate in other activities involving the school and the community.
Graduate standing is prerequisite to the following courses:
5033 Innovations in Secondary School Education An examination of the change process in education with emphasis on those elements which support or hinder change in the schools, and a detailed study of secondary school innovations on national, st ate, and local levels.
5041P Writing Across the Curriculum Practicum Practicum in which students apply theory to practice. Emphasis placed upon actual application of theory to their own writing, methods for transferring the knowledge of theory to classroom application in their curricular area(s), and curriculum development. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5051P Reading Across the Curriculum Practicum Practicum in which students apply theory to practice. Emphasis placed on actual application of theory to their own reading skills, methods for transferring the knowledge of theory to classroom application in their curricular area(s), and curriculum development. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5053 Contemporary Issues in Secondary Education A study of issues pertaining to the goals, objectives, organization, and curriculum of the secondary schools with an analysis of the teacher's role in dealing with current concerns in these areas.
5061 The Moral Dimensions of Teaching Explores the moral aspect of the profession of teaching. In particular this course teaches about the value-ladenness of teaching and presents methods to help prospective teachers adequately address moral and value issues. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5073 Special Methods of Instruction I Study of the methods and materials in the special content areas. Includes philosophical, cognitive, and psychological dimensions of teaching the content area. The planning of instruction, micro-teaching, and the development of instructional materials are included. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5113 The Secondary School Curriculum General principles and techniques of selecting and organizing curricular materials.
5123 Analysis of Teaching A survey of the research and literature related to the systematic study of the field of teaching. An examination of the definitions of teaching and the knowledge base on which teaching is predicated. A study of the implications of the research on effective teaching and the key curricular and instructional issues.
5162 Interdisciplinary Studies Introduction to the nature of interdisciplinary study: curricular content, course planning (topics and themes), instructional strategies, and evaluation and assessment. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5173 Special Methods of Instruction II Study of the methods and materials in the special content areas. Classroom applications of teaching strategies with analysis of teacher effectiveness in seminar settings. Prerequisite: admission to M.A. T. program.
5183 Measurement and Evaluation A study of measurement, testing, and evaluative procedures including types of tests, abuses of tests, test construction, scoring, analysis and interpretation, statistical methods, and alternative evaluation and assessment techniques. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5193 Research in Curriculum and Instruction An introduction to inquiry and research in curriculum and instruction. It examines the principles, strategies, and techniques of research, especially qualitative inquiry. Qualitative methods in assessment and evaluation are considered. A practicum in educational research and evaluation is done as part of the class. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5243 Methods of Middle School Instruction Philosophy, rationale, and instructional practices of middle school instruction. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
5313 Evaluation of Instruction Examination of methods and philosophies of evaluation. Consideration will be given to grading, techniques of grading, and construction of behavioral objectives and test items.
560V Workshop (On demand)
570V Teaching Foreign Cultures in Social Studies Curriculum Extensive examination of foreign cultures (West Europe, USSR, China, Latin America) and methods of teaching about them in secondary school social studies. (Same as HIST 560V and PLSC 560V.)
574V Internship (On demand)
599V Seminar (On demand) Prerequisite: consent.
600V Master's Thesis (On demand)
605V Independent Study (I, II, S) Prerequisite: consent.
6113 Improvement of Secondary Instruction (I, II, S) Principles and concepts of secondary instruction with an emphasis on the models of teaching, conceptual systems theory, the effects of models of teaching, and the art and science of education.
6323 Secondary School Curriculum Planning The organization and implementation of programs in secondary schools for the purposes of curriculum development, revision and accreditation. Prerequisite: SEED 5113 or consent.
660V Workshop (On demand) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
674V Internship (On demand) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (On demand) Prerequisite: consent.
6983 Secondary Science Seminar (I, II, S) Broaden the perspective of science educators who have the necessary background, knowledge, and skills to become effective professionals in higher education. Emphasis is on current trends in secondary science, issues developing in secondary science, research in science education, philosophy, and history of science education.
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy or consent of student's advisory committee.

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