Departments, Degree Programs, and Courses
PROFESSORS BESONEN, GRAENING, TAYLOR; PROFESSORS EMERITI WALTMAN, WILLIAMSON; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS CLARK, DIGBY, FORD, TOTTEN, WAVERING; ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MORROW
Secondary Schools Program
Students certifying to teach in grades 9-12 will receive a degree from Fulbright College with a specialization in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, communication and drama, 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, Educational Technology
CIED 3663, Classroom Learning Theory
CIED 3023, Survey of Exceptionalities
SEED 4001, Seminar: Introduction to Professionalism
SEED 4011, Seminar: Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
SEED 4010, 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 School Catalog for information about the M.A.T. program.
Courses: Secondary Education (SEED)
3023 Teaching in Secondary School (Fa, Sp, Su) 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, microteaching laboratory, and teaching problem and analysis. Prerequisite: ETEC 2003 and admission to teacher education.
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.
4010 Practicum: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills 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(Su), and curriculum development. Corequisite: SEED 4011.
4011 Seminar: Critical and Creative Thinking Skills 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 4010.
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.
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 (5-10) (Fa, Sp) 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 (6-12) (Fa, Sp) 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.
477V Student Teaching in Music (4-8) (Fa, Sp) 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, state, and local levels.
5041 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(Su), and curriculum development. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T. program.
5051 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(Su), 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.
5153 Design and Preparation of Curriculum Materials (Fa, Su) Principles and procedures for the selection, development and organization of curriculum materials including learning packages, simulation and gaming, units, courses of study or curriculum guides. Prerequisite: EDFD 5373 or equivalent.
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 (1-18) (Irregular)
570V Teaching Foreign Cultures in Social Studies Curriculum (3-6) 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 (1-18) (Irregular)
599V Seminar (1-18) (Irregular) Prerequisite: consent.
600V Master's Thesis (1-18) (Irregular)
605V Independent Study (1-18) (Fa, Sp, Su) Prerequisite: consent.
6113 Improvement of Secondary Instruction (Fa, Sp, Su) 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 (1-18) (Irregular) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
674V Internship (1-18) (Irregular) Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.
680V Educational Specialist Project (1-6) (Irregular) Prerequisite: consent.
6983 Secondary Science Seminar (Fa, Sp, Su) 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.
699V Seminar (1-18)
700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy or consent of student's advisory committee.
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