SECONDARY EDUCATION


EDSEC 637 Technology in Secondary Mathematics 3(3,0) Students learn how to integrate calculators, data collectors, and computers in the secondary mathematics curriculum. They solve problems from middle school, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II courses. Preq: Second semester Junior standing, admission to the professional level.

EDSEC 765 Secondary School Curriculum 3(3,1) Principles, techniques, and trends in secondary school curriculum development and evaluation.

EDSEC 803 Advanced Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School 3(3,1) Principles and practices involved in promoting effective active learning in secondary schools.

EDSEC 811 Middle Grades Language Arts Methods/Practicum 3(2,4) Development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades language arts teachers; familiarization with curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 812 Middle Grades Social Studies Methods/Practicum 3(2,4) Development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades social studies teachers; familiarization with curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 813 Middle Grades Math Methods/Practicum 3(2,4) Development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades mathematics teachers; familiarization with curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 814 Middle Grades Science Methods/Practicum 3(2,4) Development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades science teachers; familiarization with curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 821 Middle Grades Language Arts Methods/Student Teaching 3(2,4) Continued development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades language arts teachers; familiarization with additional curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 822 Middle Grades Social Studies Methods/Student Teaching 3(2,4) Continued development of instructional practices appropriate for
middle grades social studies teachers; familiarization with additional curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 823 Middle Grades Math Methods/Student Teaching 3(2,4) Continued development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades math teachers; familiarization with additional curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 824 Middle Grades Science Methods/Student Teaching 3(2,4) Continued development of instructional practices appropriate for middle grades science teachers; familiarization with additional curriculum materials. Includes field work in local schools. Preq: Admission to MAT program.

EDSEC 841 Advanced Studies in the Teaching of Secondary School English 3(3,1) Methods of teaching secondary school English based on research and review of current literature. Preq: ED 424 or equivalent, master's degree or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 842 Advanced Studies in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics 3(3,1) Relationship between mathematics teaching theory and practice as shown in the research literature. Emphasis is on inquiry and other student-centered strategies. Issues and techniques in secondary mathematics. Preq: ED 426 or equivalent, master's degree or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 843 Advanced Studies in the Teaching of Secondary School Science 3(3,1) Methods of science teaching theory and practice as shown by current research literature. Emphasis is on laboratory, inquiry, and other student-centered teaching strategies. Techniques in science curriculum development. Issues in science teaching. Science teaching leadership skills. Preq: ED 427 or equivalent, master's degree or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 844 Advanced Studies in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies 3(3,1) Social studies teaching strategies derived from major theories of learning and contemporary research; curricular issues in social studies education. Preq: ED 428 or equivalent, master's degree or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 846 Current Literature in English Education 3(3,1) Research literature in English education; examination of literature in research methods and curriculum in English teaching. Preq: A methods course in English education.

EDSEC 847 Current Literature in Mathematics Teaching 3(3,1) Recent literature of mathematics education; examination of literature in both the research and curriculum in secondary mathematics teaching. Preq: A graduate teaching methods course or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 848 Current Literature in Science Teaching 3(3,1) Recent literature of science education; examination of literature in both the research and curriculum in secondary science teaching. Preq: A graduate teaching methods course or consent of instructor.

EDSEC 849 Current Literature in Social Studies Teaching 3(3,1) Recent literature in social studies education; examination of literature in both curriculum and instruction. Preq: A graduate teaching methods course or consent of instructor.