ED 641 Middle School Curriculum 3(3,0) Concepts and methods for teaching middle school students. Discusses nature of middle school students, teacher characteristics, curricular and co-curricular programs, organization, and teaching.
ED (CTE) 700 Supervising the Student Teacher in the Public School 2-3(2-3,0) Knowledge and skills desirable for supervisors of student teachers; use of observation instruments for recording objective data and evaluating teaching performance. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Professional teaching certificate, at least one year of teaching experience, recommendation from employing school district, or consent of instructor.
ED 735 Teacher Professional Development: Selected Topics 1-3(1-3,0) Selected topics determined by professional-development needs for teachers. Does not count toward a master's degree; for professional development credit only. May be repeated, but only if different topics are covered.
ED 738 Selected Topics in Education 1-3(1-3,0) Specific master's-level topics not found in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
ED 739 Independent Study in Education 1-3(1-3,0) Master's-level study of selected topics under direction of a faculty member chosen by the student; development of a course of study different from any existing courses and designed for the individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
ED 837 Teacher as Learner During the National Board Certification Process 3(2,3) Connects knowledge of teaching and learning theories, strategies, and classroom practices to standards for National Board certification; supports teachers in applying content knowledge and collecting/analyzing evidence based on certification criteria.
ED 838 Teacher as Reflective Practitioner and National Board Certification 3(2,3) Supports analysis of classroom instruction and assessment through reflective teaching practices; based on National Board of Professional Teaching Standards; guidance in preparing portfolios and completing national assessments.
ED 840 Program Development and Implementation in Early Childhood Education 3(2,2) Examines current issues in early childhood curriculum, their sources, and the beliefs supporting them. In addition, each student designs a modified curriculum for a specific content area and level. Preq: Relevant teaching experience or consent of instructor.
ED 860 Classroom Action Research 3(3,0) Develops skills for doing research in a K?12 setting on instructional methodology and/or curriculum. Study of research literature, research methods, and IRB procedures. Includes classroom action research project. Preq: Teaching certification, admission to MEd degree program, ED F 778, 808, or consent of instructor.
ED (AG ED, CTE) 889 Research in Education 3(3,0) See AG ED 889.
ED (ED F, ED SP) 894 Directed Research 1-4(1-4,0) Research in a line of inquiry in education under the direction of faculty. Specific educational question is investigated and reported using appropriate methodology. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: ED F 778, 808 or consent of instructor.
ED 901 Selected Topics Doctoral Study 1-3(1-3,0) Doctoral-level education topics not covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
ED 902 Independent Doctoral Study 1-3(1-3,0) Doctoral-level study of selected topics in education under the direction of a faculty member chosen by the student; development of a course of study different from any existing courses and designed for the individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered.
ED 954 Curriculum Theory 3(3,0) Main currents of curriculum theory in American education. Preq: ED EL 760.
ED 955 Theoretical Bases of Instruction 3(3,0) Seminar in the application of learning theory to instructional practice emphasizing instructional strategies in the classroom.
ED (ED F, ED SP) 980 Internship in Curriculum and Instruction 1-6(0,3-18) Practical experiences linking the student's program of study to his/her field of professional service. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Consent of advisor.
ED (ED F, ED SP) 991 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-18