TEACHER EDUCATION (EDT–Education and Allied Professions)

405/505 Advanced Science for the Elementary School Teacher (3)

Content course in physical science covering advanced study of selected areas of geology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Prerequisite: EDT 182 or equivalent. Summer only.

415/515 Inquiry Into Life Science (3)

Provides students with the opportunity to explore the world of life science through inquiry using a thematic approach. Major themes include the nature of science, ecology, human biology, evolution, and taxonomy. Prerequisites: successful completion of any entry-level life science course taught in botany, microbiology, or zoology.

421A/521A Classroom Management (2)

Systematic study of research and theories of classroom management with application to the student teacher’s specific classroom management problems. Prerequisite: retention at the supervised teaching checkpoint for licensure program. Offered as part of the Adolescent Methods block.

421M/521M Classroom Management (2)

Systematic study of research and theories of classroom management with application to the student teacher’s specific classroom management problems (grades 4-9). Prerequisite: retention at the supervised teaching checkpoint for licensure program. Offered as part of the Middle Childhood Methods block.

423/523 Literature and Other Media for Adolescents (3)

Discusses evaluation of nonprint media, selection aids, censorship problems, and adolescent needs in half the semester and evaluation and criticism of literature in the other half.

424/524 Storytelling: Traditional and Contemporary (2)

Presents principles of storytelling and reading aloud to various age levels in schools and public libraries. Offers knowledge of selection sources, helps build repertoire of stories, and aids in development of storytelling techniques. Provides practical experience in storytelling with emphasis on use of nonprint media for children.

425/525 Innovative Practices in Language Arts (3)

Helps teachers use principles of language and language learning to improve language arts instruction and draw upon all available resources, from research findings to audiovisual materials, to improve the language program. Offered infrequently.

427/527 Adolescent Language Arts I (3)

Curriculum, materials, and methods for teaching writing, grammar, usage, literature, speech, journalism, with emphasis on writing and journalism, including ethics and law surrounding school publications. Prerequisite: retention in your language arts cohort at the instructional procedures checkpoint.

428/528 Adolescent Language Arts II (3)

Curriculum, materials, and methods for teaching writing, grammar, usage, literature, speech, journalism, and media with emphasis on literature and media. Prerequisite: EDT 427/527.

429A/529A Adolescent Mathematics I (3)

Use of curricula, materials, and teaching/assessment strategies for teaching mathematics in the middle childhood/junior high school years (grades 4-9). Middle childhood majors take EDT 499M and adolescent young adulthood mathematics majors take EDT 429A/529A. See Middle Childhood and Adolescent Education program descriptions.

430/530 Teaching Adolescent Mathematics (3)

Use of curricula, materials, and teaching/assessment strategies for teaching mathematics to adolescents in the senior high school years (grades 9-12). Prerequisites: retention in your math cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint and EDT 429A/529A.

431/531 Adolescent Science Methods I (3)

Fundamental principles, techniques, and materials of science teaching in grades 7-12.

432/532 Adolescent Science Methods II (3)

Fundamental principles, techniques, and materials of science teaching in grades 7-12.

433/533 Adolescent Social Studies Methods I (3)

Introduction to social studies as a professional field, curriculum, materials, and methods of teaching grades 7-12; lesson planning, simulations, learning styles, current trends in social studies education.

434/534 Adolescent Social Studies Methods II (3)

Materials, curriculum, methods, and standards for teaching social studies in grades 7-12; questioning strategies, cooperative learning, technology, unit development, evaluation, current trends in the social studies.

435/535 Laboratory Practicum in Elementary School Science (3)

Laboratory oriented course to give pre-service and in-service elementary school teachers opportunity to prepare and test a variety of experiments and demonstrations for use in teaching science in elementary school. Prerequisite: EDT 181, 182, or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

436/536 Middle Childhood Language Arts (3)

Methods, strategies, techniques, and attitudes for integrating the teaching of writing, grammar, usage, literature, and speech in grades 4-8. Prerequisite: admission to and retention in the appropriate middle childhood cohort.

439/539 Middle Childhood Social Studies (3)

Curricula, materials, and methods of teaching social studies in grades 4-9; lesson planning, simulations, learning style, current trends in teaching social studies. Prerequisite: Retention in your middle childhood social studies cohort at the instructional procedures waypoint.

442E/542E Phonics and Reading Improvement for Early Childhood (3)

Presents historical and research perspectives, word analysis concepts/ terminology, and instructional methods of phonics and word recognition for early childhood, ages 3-8. Examines diagnostic and instructional procedures related to special needs of very low to high achieving readers. Prerequisite or co-requisite: EDT 346E.

442M/542M Phonics and Reading Improvement for Middle Childhood (3)

Presents historical and research perspectives, word analysis concepts/ terminology, and instructional methods of phonics and word recognition for middle childhood. Examines diagnostic and instructional procedures related to special needs of very low to high achieving readers. Prerequisite: EDT 346A or 346M.

446A/546A Integrating Literacy Across the Content Areas (3)

Basic course in instructional principles and methods for integrating literacy across the content areas in grades 7-12.

446L/546L Reading in the Foreign Language (3)

Basic course in instructional principles and methods for teaching reading and study techniques in foreign language in secondary schools. Emphasis on developmental strategies to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. Prerequisite: admission to and retention in the foreign language cohort.

448E/548E Reading Practicum for Early Childhood (3)

Supervised experience in teaching a primary grade student having difficulty in reading. Emphasizes principles and methods for special needs instruction. Co-requisite: EDT 442E/542E.

448M/548M Reading Practicum for Middle Childhood (3)

Supervised experience in teaching a middle grade student having difficulty in reading. Emphasizes principles and methods for special needs instruction. Co-requisite: EDT 442M/542M.

450/550 Special Problems (1-3; maximum 6 toward any degree)

Individual study or research of problems of learning, instruction, or curriculum with guidance of department faculty member. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and written approval of instructor and department chair.

459/559 Advanced Reading Instruction (3)

Advanced study of selected topics in reading for teachers, administrators, and supervisors. Prerequisite: EDT 316 or 446 or equivalent.

463/563 Updating Elementary School Mathematics Instruction (3)

Innovative activities, materials, and programs for elementary school mathematics. Curricular and instructional decision-making based upon study of current state and national recommendations and of current research. Emphasis on the teaching of problem solving (K-8). Prerequisite: EDT 318E or 429 or 430. Offered infrequently.

464/564 Teaching Geometry and Metric Measurement in Grades P-9 (3)

Strategies, activities, and materials for developing geometric and measurement competencies in elementary school children, with emphasis on the metric system of weights and measurements. Offered infrequently. Prerequisite: EDT 318E or EDT 429.

465/565 Computing Technology Applied to Mathematics (3)

Computer programming using standard procedures, control constructs, and algorithms with emphasis on applications in mathematics. Operation of graphing calculators and specialized mathematics software packages with emphasis on solving problems and making conjectures in mathematics. Investigation of specific applications of computing technology in mathematics instruction for those registered for EDT 565.

466/566 Diagnostic, Prescriptive, and General Mathematics (3)

Diagnostic and prescriptive mathematics teaching with special emphasis on provisions for the general mathematics pupil, K-12. Diagnostic and prescriptive teaching presented as means for conducting regular classroom instruction as well as for remediating learning deficiencies. Prerequisite: EDT 318E or 429 or 430.

473/573 Facilitating Affective and Creative Experiences with Young Children (3)

Study of the role of affective domain in development of young children (birth through age 8), including ways of facilitating self concept, curiosity, learning style, and play. Prerequisite: admission to early childhood cohort.

474/574 Facilitating Cognitive Experiences with Young Children (3)

Methods and materials for early childhood education (kindergarten, nursery school, day care, etc.). Modules include communication areas, social studies, science, health, and mathematics. Prerequisite: admission to early childhood cohort.

482/582 Curriculum & Methods of Instruction: Special Gifts (3)

Introductory course to explore teaching and learning strategies and materials for teaching gifted children. Offered infrequently; summer only.

486/586 Teaching Environmental Education (4)

Emphasis on land laboratory development, experiments, instructional games, practical outdoor experiences, and environmental values. Objectives, curriculum design, and instructional procedures discussed. Prerequisite: at least junior standing and a minimum of six hours of science courses.

494/594 Field Experiences with Young Children (2-10)

Supervised experiences in early childhood settings. Regularly scheduled seminars with university supervisors. Specific assignments arranged. Prerequisite: EDP 201 and retention in early childhood cohort.

600 Independent Reading (1-3; maximum 6 toward any degree)

Planned reading in any field curriculum or instruction with guidance of a department faculty member. Prerequisite: regular standing in graduate school, minimum of 10 hours in education, and approval of the plan of study by department chair.

610 Applied Studies in Classroom Teaching (1-3; maximum 12, maximum 9 toward any degree)

Practicum to meet specific classroom needs of the instructional staff of a school, school system, or group of subject area teachers. Structured after needs-assessment made. Prerequisite: minimum of 10 semester hours of professional education courses.

622 Improvement of Teaching in the Secondary School (3)

Advanced course in principles and practices for improving instruction in modern secondary schools with emphasis on research findings and innovation. Prerequisite: graduate standing or 15 hours in education or permission of instructor. Summer only.

625 The Teaching of Writing (3)

Advanced course in the teaching of writing, emphasizing procedures and strategies for teaching writing, development of students’ own writing skills in a number of genres, readings in recent theory and practice of teaching writing, and case study research methods. Students must gain access to a K-12 classroom to complete their case study. Appropriate for both elementary and secondary school teachers across the curriculum.

626 Teaching Literature to Children (3)

For teachers and others who work with children and literature to help expand knowledge of children’s literature as well as how to use literature effectively in the language program. Prerequisite: ENG 262 or equivalent or elementary school teaching experience.

632 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading Instruction (3)

Clinical and classroom aspects of reading diagnosis and prescription with emphasis on procedures, materials, and techniques. Prerequisite: EDT 459/559.

634 Reading Clinic: Diagnosis (3)

Supervised experience in defining the nature and prescribing the treatment of literacy problems. Prerequisite: EDT 632 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EDT 635. Summer only.

635 Reading Clinic: Instruction (4)

Supervised experiences in teaching children with identified literacy problems. Prerequisite: EDT 632 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EDT 634. Summer only.

642 Phonics and Reading Improvement for the Reading Teacher (3)

Presents historical and research perspectives, word analysis concepts/terminology, and phonological awareness, instructional methods of phonics and word recognition. Examines diagnostic and instructional procedures related to special needs of very low to high readers.

646 Advanced Reading in the Content Areas (3)

Theory and methods for teaching reading in specific subject areas.

656 Special Investigation in Selected Social Studies Areas (1-3)

Intensive reading and research or selected projects in a problem area. Prerequisite: at least nine semester hours of any social science. Offered Infrequently.

660 Seminar in Mathematics Education (1-3; maximum 6)

Current issues and research in mathematics education. Prerequisites: certification or current enrollment in a certification program.

665 Technology Applied in Math Education (3)

Use of technological equipment (e.g., computers, calculators, probes), curricular materials, and teaching/assessing strategies for teaching mathematics using technology to students in grades 4-12.

671 Educational Investigation in Reading & Language (1 to 4)

Seminar on research in reading and language for teachers, principals, and supervisors.

689 Field Application Techniques (3)

Prepares master’s-level students to carry out field projects. Deals with different types of field projects, preparation for a field project, and data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

690 Field Practicum in Instruction (3-6; maximum 6)

Enables each graduate student to refine and extend theoretical understanding by applying it to a practical instructional situation in a school setting with direction of an academic adviser. Prerequisite: completion of at least 12 graduate hours of student’s plan of study and approval of adviser.

700 Thesis (1-12)