EDUC 5033. Classroom Assessment. This course is an introduction to test and measurements as applied to education. It includes elementary statistics essential to compiling and interpreting test data. Emphasis is placed on accountability in the classroom and the latest developments of the No Child Left Behind legislation. Summer.
EDUC 5043. Educational Measurement. Prerequisite: S ED 3003 or E ED 3005. An introduction to tests and measurements as applied to education. Includes elementary statistics essential to compiling and interpreting test data. Emphasis is placed on constructing tests and the selection of various standardized tests. As needed.
EDUC 5203. Strategies for Content Area Reading. This course will provide education majors with an overview of the instructional strategies for teaching and integrating reading into content areas. Students will develop a conceptual understanding of reading processes and appropriate instructional strategies, which emphasize reading skills necessary for the learning of content area information. Spring, summer.
EDUC 5273. Classroom and Group Management. This is an introduction to basic principles of behavior modification and contingency management. Procedures of conditioning, reinforcement, token economy, and self-control as applied to individuals and groups in a variety of settings with emphasis on discussion of research, application, and ethics. Fall, summer.
EDUC 5706. Science, Math, Reading K-4. This course is an interdisciplinary approach to learning science, mathematics, and reading. This course stresses the learning of science, mathematics, and reading as an active, integrated, constructive process involving experimentation, investigation, communication, reasoning, and problem solving. As needed.
EDUC 5901-3 to 5991-3. Workshop in Education. Cross-referenced with EDUC 4901- 3 to 4991-3. The course is for persons participating in college-sponsored workshops. The title will vary with each program. As needed.
EDUC 6003. Educational Research. A basic course in research and statistical methods to include a study of frequency distributions, graphing, measures of central tendency, data collection, sampling, simple research design, and interpretation of basic research and statistical information. Fall, spring, summer.
EDUC 6023. Currents Trends in Children/Young Adult Literature. This course presents an examination of books for preschool through high school children from a topical perspective. Some topics included are family, race, war, gender, and age. Students both read and present materials to the class. Spring semester.
EDUC 6033. History and Philosophy of Education. The course investigates the training of the young and its larger meaning–the transmission of culture–in representative recorded civilizations. Spring, summer.
EDUC 6043. Current Issues and Trends in Education. This course explores issues and trends in education, which face the region, state, and nation using historical, philosophical, political, multicultural, and other forces as a basis to study how ideas and opinions are shaped. Spring, summer.
EDUC 6063. Applications of Technology in Education. This course will address uses of technology to increase productivity, enhance classroom instruction, and facilitate campus activities. Spring semester.
EDUC 6083. Application of Learning Theories. This is a study of the principles and problems of learning with consideration of major empirical findings and their theoretical interpretations. Spring, summer.
EDUC 6093. Collaboration for Inclusion. This course will focus on the development of multiple strategies to involve families in collaborative relationships that promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth of their children with mild disabilities grades P-12 within the structured learning environment of school. Teacher candidates will participate in collegial activities that sustain productive learning environments, support the well-being of students, and increase awareness of the resources of the larger community environment that influences student learning. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships and interdependencies among the various professionals and activities that constitute the disciplines, content, and processes of early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, and special education (P-12). As needed.
EDUC 6103. The Teaching of Reading. This is a basic course with emphasis on methods and materials for teaching reading. Innovative and experimental procedures will examined. Contemporary programs and initiatives related to K-12 education will be studied. Fall or summer semesters.
EDUC 6113. Corrective Reading in the Classroom. Emphasizes diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, within the K-12 educational setting. Planning and evaluating programs for classroom application will be emphasized. Spring semester.
EDUC 6123. Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties. Advance clinical testing and teaching program designed primarily for the reading specialist and other professionals who work with reading disorders such as dyslexia. It will include topics related to assessment, diagnosis, and program planning and evaluation. Fall or summer semesters.
EDUC 6133. Reading Practicum. This course is a practicum that examines the roles a reading specialist/interventionist in individual diagnosis, intervention, and program planning related to reading in the K-12 environment. Candidates examine various types and causes of reading difficulties and develop intervention and/or treatment plans in accordance with research-based and state/district mandated criteria for best-practices. This is an applied course consisting of a supervised placement within an approved K-12 school district with site and university supervision provided throughout the course experience. Spring semester.
EDUC 6143. Seminar in Creative Thinking. Problems and issues related to the development of creative potential in individuals will be explored, including metacognition, assessing creative potential, and creative problem solving. Teaching strategies and curricular materials related to creativity training will be evaluated. A research paper or project from documented research is required. As needed.
EDUC 6153. Balanced Literacy. In order for students to perform successfully, their teachers must demonstrate high level of competence in reading, writing, listening, talking, viewing, and thinking. It is important for teachers to incorporate their learning and research data for curriculum planning, assessment, and classroom management. This course reflects current trends in reading and literacy, is research-based, and addresses standards of the National Council of Teachers of English and The International Reading Association. A variety of instructional strategies will be presented for an integrated and interdisciplinary approach. Fall semester.
EDUC 6183. Reading Seminar. This course is based on current issues, research, and effective practices in reading of interest to in-service teachers. Students will integrate their understandings of the knowledge and beliefs about reading, instruction and assessment, and organization of a reading program to create a literate environment that supports reading and writing acquisition. Action research in a variety of topic areas will be conducted. Fall semester.
EDUC 6253. Advanced School Leadership. Prerequisites: EDUC 6103, 6113, and 6123. This is an advanced course in K-12 school/program leadership to assist in the preparation of educators in program development, assessment, implementation, and program improvement in accordance with specific K-12 school districts and state mandates related to content specific competencies related to K-12 students. Various models of contemporary leadership will be examined and evaluated. Spring semester.
EDUC 6403. School Law. This course is an introduction to the federal and state legal systems and applicable federal and state educational case law. Particular emphasis is placed on the current federal and state laws and regulations governing students, employees, finance, and the administration of programs for special student populations. Fall, spring, summer.
EDUC 6801-3. Teacher Education Seminars.
EDUC 6813. Teacher Education Seminar.
EDUC 6823. Education in Public Service Funding. This course is to encourage grantwriting. Grantwriting can be instrumental in assisting rural areas in developing infrastructures, and thus all the competencies of a collaborative team leader come into the picture. As needed.
EDUC 6833. Mindtools for Teaching and Learning. Basic principles of constructivist learning and teaching as they apply to instructional technology will be discussed. Various paradigms of instructional technology including Computer Aided Instruction, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Logo as Latin, and Computer Assisted Collaborative Learning will be examined as they apply to classrooms today. The use of common computer applications such as databases and spreadsheets as cognitive tools will be explored. Students will learn to integrate mindtool applications into all subject areas to strengthen students’ critical, complex, and creative thinking. Teachers/students with varying levels of computer skills will have the opportunity to learn new applications or explore in greater depth applications with which they are already familiar, including spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, Web production, and graphics and animation. Fall, spring, summer.
EDUC 6843. Internet for Educators. This course challenges students to develop a personal, professional repertoire of Web-based resources to be integrated into the existing professional practice of the students. Students develop a range of Web-based communication, teaching and learning tools. Projects include the development of a professional website and a collaborative professional project designed by small groups of students. As needed.
EDUC 6853. Multimedia for Educators. This course challenges students to develop a personal, professional repertoire of multimedia resources to be integrated into the existing professional practice of the students. Students develop a range of multimedia websites, a video production using non-linear editing, and a collaborative professional project designed by small groups of students. Summer.
EDUC 6863. M.Ed. Capstone Project. This course will provide for the development of the capstone portfolio, based on the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and required for the Master of Education Online Program. Candidates will learn to select, categorize, and document their achievements and accomplishments for review and assessment related to the NBPTS certification process. Computer literacy and graduate-level writing skills will be strictly enforced. Teaching experience is strongly recommended. Fall, spring, summer.
EDUC 6873. Advanced Curriculum/Program Administrator Leadership Program.
This course engages prospective curriculum directors, content specialists, and program administrators in the investigation of what drives curriculum and program decisions, the application of concepts and principals for sound program design, and the examination of how a focus on standards and learning for understanding influences leadership decisions. The course involves reading, thought, and discuss on educational research, a study of concrete curricular, instructional, and assessment practices for content specialists, program administrators, and curriculum directors. Fall semester.
EDUC 6901-6903. Workshops. Prerequisites: Approval of advisor and dean of graduate studies. As needed.
EDUC 6911-6. Thesis: Reading Education.
EDUC 6923. Workshop.