Staff

Topics and fees announced in the Schedule of Classes.

Research and Independent Study (1 to 3)

Staff

Individual research under the guidance of a staff member; program and conferences arranged with an instructor.

Universal Design for Learning and Assessment (3)

Staff

Same as SpEd 6210.

Mazur and Staff

Same as SpEd 6272.

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student with Special Needs: Policy, Research, and Trends (3)

Mazur and Staff

Same as SpEd 6275.

Academic and Psychosocial Assessment of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student (3)

Mazur and Staff

Same as SpEd 6276.

Staff

Same as SpEd 6299.

Developmental Reading: Emergent Literacy (3)

Comas

The components of a balanced literacy program for emergent, beginning, and early-instructional-level readers. Incorporation of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and writing lessons into a balanced reading-literacy program. (Fall and spring)

Reading Instruction in Content Areas: Elementary, Intermediate, and Secondary Schools (3)

Comas

Emphasis on acquisition and continuing development of content literacy, including integrated methods, media, and teaching demonstrations. (Fall)

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading: K-6 (3)

Comas

Collection of diagnostic data; construction of informal traditional and non-traditional reading and writing tests; other instruments of evaluation; selecting and planning activities suitable to specific problems. Prerequisite: at least one previous course in reading. (Spring)

Introduction to International Curricula (3)

Kortecamp

Bridging curriculum theory and practice, the course focuses on the International Baccalaureate (IB): the Primary Years, the Middle Years, and the Diploma Programs. Students consider each of the three programs in detail and then concentrate on the one that connects to their own professional interests. (Spring)

Current Issues in Elementary Education (3)

Beck

Identification, definition, and analysis of some of the most important problems facing the contemporary American elementary school.

Staff

Teaching viewed as a system; component aspects are examined with a view toward developing a critical method of analysis. Material fee. (Spring)

Clinical Practicum in Reading (3 to 6)

Comas

Supervised clinical experience, including observation and participation, in testing, tutoring, and teaching. Clients may include preschoolers through adults. Minimum clinic hours required are 120 for 3 credits and 220 for 6 credits. Admission by permission of instructor. Material fee.

Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction (3 to 6)

Staff

Supervised field experience in curriculum and instruction. Admission by permission of instructor. (Fall and spring)

Clinical Study and Treatment of Reading Problems (3-3)

Comas

A case study approach is employed to develop participants' competence to assess and tutor children, adolescents, and adults of diverse backgrounds, presenting a variety of reading and writing difficulties. Prerequisite: CPed 6622 and 6224. Material fee. (Academic year)

Organization and Administration of Reading Programs (3)

Comas

The roles of school administrators, reading teachers, reading specialists, and literary coaches. Issues in planning, organizing, and monitoring the total reading program. (Spring)

Comas

Limited to graduate students in reading and literacy education. Experience in a selected area of teaching or supervisory service in field-based programs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fall and spring)

Green

Examination of the educational ideas of individuals and groups that have influenced American and international curriculum theory and practice since the Progressive era. Comparisons of the issues, models, and principles that have guided curricular thought, development, and innovation.

Supervising the Preservice Clinical Experience (3)

Tate, Beck

An investigation of the complex process of clinical supervision as it relates to the professional growth and development of the practitioners at the preservice level, with a focus on both the interpersonal/social dimension and the process of instructional supervision. (Fall)

Sheppard

From the perspectives of educational theory and practice, the ideals and realities of contemporary public school teaching are viewed within a system of local, state, and federal organizations, with the goal of enhancing the role of teachers as knowledgeable and effective leaders in their profession. Prerequisite: CPed 6604, 6608, or equivalent. Material fee. (Spring)

Post-Master's Internship in Teacher Education (3 to 6)

Staff

Same as SpEd 8353.

Reading Children's Literature Across the Curriculum (3)

Tate

Participants read and analyze multicultural children's literature (from folktale to nonfiction) while simultaneously practicing discussion, dramatization, art, and writing response strategies suitable for involving all students and integrating literature across the school curriculum. (Spring)

Elementary School Curriculum and Methods (3)

Beck, Green

A comprehensive block course with subsections in mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Integrated with CPed 6635. May be repeated for up to 15 credits; with permission, up to four blocks (to a total of 12 credits) may be taken in one semester. Admission by permission of advisor. Material fee. (Fall)

Instructional Models and Classroom Management (3)

Kortecamp

The interconnections between effective instruction and positive classroom management. Through planning, implementing, and evaluating learning activities that apply research-based practices, students link instructional and management strategies to specific content and thinking goals. Microteaching lab. Material fee.

Assessment in the Secondary Classroom (3)

Pyke

Key concepts and principles in the field of educational assessment, with emphasis on practical applications for classroom teachers. Students design and evaluate a range of assessment tools in their content areas. Practical, day-to-day grading issues; consideration of a framework for analysis of equity in assessment practices.

Professional Internship in Middle School Education (3 to 6)

Staff

Supervised internship in middle schools; required seminar. Admission by permission of instructor. Material fee. (Fall and spring)

Professional Internship in Secondary Education (3 to 6)

Staff

Supervised internship; required seminar. Admission by permission of instructor. Material fee. (Fall and spring)

Educational Technology and Computer Literacy Methods (3)

Staff

Computers and related technologies in educational settings. Using national technology standards for teachers as a framework, the course combines discussion of key issues related to technology in education, demonstration of technology-related instructional methods, and hands-on computer use and materials development. Prerequisite: CPed 6606 and 6507. Material fee.

Beck, Green

Historical and social development of education in the United States; evolution of American education related to the growth of the nation and the changing social order; examination of selected issues in contemporary education.

Theories of Learning and Development (3)

Beck, Kortecamp

A comprehensive investigation of the complex relationship between teaching and learning-how learning takes place, how it is motivated, and how it is influenced. Material fee.

Green, Casemore

An examination of student diversity in relation to theories of human growth and development. Investigation of diverse student strengths and needs; the special needs population; the dynamics of inclusion; and intercultural issues related to the teaching/learning process. Material fee.

Foundations of Reading Development (3)

Comas

Basic theories and processes of reading acquisition and assessment; linguistic, cognitive, developmental, social, and affective bases of reading; influences of media, instructional strategies, including formal and informal assessment. Design and implementation of instruction in critical literacy. (Fall)

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading in Secondary School (3)

Comas

Collection of diagnostic data; construction of informal traditional and non-traditional reading and writing tests; other instruments of evaluation; selecting and planning activities suitable to specific problems. Prerequisite: at least one previous course in reading. (Spring)

Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing (3)

Chamot

An emphasis on acquisition and continuing development of content literacy, including integrated methods, media, and teaching demonstrations geared toward second language learning requirements. Material fee. (Spring)

Beck, Green, Tate

Supervised internship; required seminar. Admission by permission of instructor. Material fee. (Fall and spring)

Milman

Casemore

Lynch

Sheppard

Kortecamp

Pyke

Chamot

A variety of methods for teaching a second language, both in the context of English as a Second Language and for foreign language instruction. (Fall)

Chamot

Staff

A study of federal, state, and local policies and issues affecting the education of linguistically diverse populations. Resources for use with specific linguistically diverse groups. (Spring)

Staff

Chamot

Nature of first and second language acquisition and development; emphasis on sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics most pertinent to educational settings. (Fall and summer)

Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum: Middle and High School (3)

Staff

A framework is presented for establishing a focus on reading and writing. Principles and strategies for developing students' reading and writing skills in art, literature, social studies, mathematics, and science. (Fall, spring, and summer)

Perspectives and Research in Teaching Computer Science (3)

Staff

Perspectives and Research in Teaching English (3)

Casemore

Perspectives and Research in Teaching Science (3)

Lynch

Perspectives and Research in Teaching Social Studies (3)

Sheppard

Perspectives and Research in Teaching Mathematics (3)

Pyke

Special Topics (arr.)

Staff

Topics and fees announced in the Schedule of Classes.

Advanced Ideas in Curriculum Theory (3)

Casemore

Examination of reviews and research studies on curriculum theory. Focus on trends, values, interpretations, design systems, and evaluation. Prerequisite: CPed 6305.

Paradigms of Instruction and Assessment (3)

Casemore

A foundation of theory, models, and variables that have contributed to the fields of instruction and assessment. The major paradigms of instruction and assessment. Material fee. (Spring)

Seminar in Instruction (3)

Pyke, Lynch

Analysis of instruction and the factors that influence the instructional process in schools. Connections among learning, instructional theory, research, and practice. Material fee. (Fall)

Search of the Literature in Curriculum and Instruction (3)

Chamot, Lynch, Pyke

Analysis of types of literature reviews in the field of curriculum and instruction and development of a literature review; the relationship of theory building to review of literature, and how research questions arise from extant theory and related literature. For doctoral students in curriculum and instruction, to precede CPed 8998. Material fee. (Spring)

Kortecamp

Fundamental perspectives of school reform through professional development of educators (K-12); evolution of contemporary professional development models and trends: examination of interactive modules using selected professional development activities. Material fee. (Spring)

Kortecamp, Casemore

Models of curriculum and instruction research that span various research methods.

Lynch

Supervised professional internship in college teaching, administration, supervision, research, policymaking, or private agency function. Admission by permission of advisor.

Comas

Review of literature; preparation of a dissertation proposal and a manuscript of publishable quality. Admission by permission of instructor and approval of major advisor. Material fee. (Fall)

Staff

Prerequisite: CPed 8998.