174 6320. Reading in the Content Areas (3) Use of reading as an effective means to help students comprehend their course material. Explores how to incorporate these skills into the curriculum of the content areas. 6340. Assessment and Corrective Procedures in Reading (3) Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms. 6360. Literacy in the Elementary School (3) An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools. 6380. Values Education (2) Designed for teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders. Examines the developmental processes of socialization and moral development. Four separate approaches of values education are evaluated. 6420. Foundations of Education of the Gifted (2) An overview of education for the gifted and talented: historical and philosophical background; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum, and educational program options; special populations of gifted students. 6440. Principles of Assessment (1) Students will learn elements of standardized testing for the purpose of student diagnosis, with emphasis on criterion and norm referenced tests. 6450. Creativity and Applied Imagination (2) Exploration and development of readily available personal and community resources to encourage creative thinking/reasoning, classroom involvement, and transfer of learning. 6470. Teaching for Thinking (2) Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Classroom Teacher/ Administrator. 6480. Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted (3) Curriculum theories and educational strategies for educating gifted and talented students. A practical course, with special attention to the development of instructional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in special programs as well as in the regular classroom. 6490. Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (2) Principles of assessment applied to: identification of gifted and talented students including identification of gifted in minority populations, diagnosis of student learning needs, learning styles, evaluation of student progress, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Prereq: MEduc 6440. 6510. Foundations in Special Education (3) This course will cover the history of special education/disability, characteristics of learners and life span issues, major issues and trends including laws and legislative mandates. 6511. Practicum in Special Education Foundations Topics (1) Students will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6510. This practicum experience will focus on developing collaborative relationships within school settings and examining in depth the lives of students with mild to moderate disabilities in school, home and community settings. 6520. Planning & Managing the Special Education Learning Environment (3) Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary team activities and techniques of collaboration and consultation. 6521. Practicum in Special Education Learning Environment (1) Students will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6520. This practicum experience will introduce students to the IEP process. Students will also practice collaboration and consultation skills in a general education classroom. 6530. Principles and Applications of Special Education Assessment (3) Administer, score, and interpret norm-referenced assessments instruments, analyze in combination with data from other assessment processes, and use to determine eligibility and develop educational programs. 6531. Practicum in Special Education Assessment (1) Student will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6530. This practicum experience emphasizes the diagnostian's role of a special educator. Students will practice assessment skills by administering tests, evaluating data, and originate IEP goals based on these data. Students will practice both formal and informal assessment. 6540. Managing Student Behavior and Teaching Social Skills (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. 6541. Practicum in Student Behavior & Social Skills (1) Students will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6540. In s special education setting students will implement the least restrict interventions appropriate for specific individuals, identify realistic goals for personal and social behavior, and teach social skills lessons. 6550. Content & Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (3) Effective teaching methods, instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities. A direct instruction model is emphasized. Prerequisites: MEduc 6510, MEduc MEduc 6520, MEduc 6530. 6551. Practicum in Content & Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (1) Student will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6550. In special education settings, students will practice direct instruction techniques and polish assessment techniques for monitoring student progress. In general education settigs students will practice adaptive istructional techniques, adapt curriculum and collaborate with the classroom teachers. 6580. Content & Methods for Secondary Special Education Students (3) Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisites: MEduc 6510, MEduc MEduc 6520, 6530. 175 6581. Practicum in Content, Methods & Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (1) Students will be required to complete this practicum while concurrently enrolled in MEduc 6580. During this practicum, students will assess student needs and develop and teach cognitive strategy units. Students will also examine post secondary transition programs and practice developing transition plans for students with disabilities. 6900. Individual Study (1-3) Intended for the candidate who has special needs and who would benefit from an individual study program. Forms are available from Room ED 234 MEd program office and must be approved by the instructor and the Director at time of registration. 6920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 6990. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) This course is used to fill the continuous enrollment requirement while completing the Master's project. The course is graded Credit/ No Credit. SCIENCE EDUCATION COURSES 6610. Life Science for Elementary Teachers (3) This course provides a background in concepts relating to living organisms and the interactions among them and their environment. The flexibility of these concepts is examined in light of research activities. 6620. Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3) Basic concepts of the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) are covered. The importance of the scientific method and the design of experiments is addressed as well as basic facts and discoveries. Hands-on laboratory activities are an important part of the course. 6630. Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the formation, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to elementary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. 6650. Understanding Science (2) This course examines the definition of science, the process of science, and the role of science in society. 6660. Life Science for Secondary Teachers (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interactions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of structure, function, ecology, behavior, and evolution will be investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Content relates to current areas °f public concern and advances in the life sciences. 6670. Physics for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts of physics is provided. Topics include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. 6680. Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts related to matter, its properties, and its reactions is provided. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate science content with appropriate activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. 6690. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts relating to the information, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. HEALTH COURESES - HEALTH 6250. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (2) Su, F, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. 6300. Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Su, F, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. NUTRITION COURSES - NUTRI 6320. Current Issues in Nutrition (2) F, S Review of the current literature will be the premise of student presentations given throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 6220. Sports Nutrition (3) F The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES - PE 6010. Leadership in Physical Education (3) As Needed Designed to provide graduate students with an understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in their respective fields of study. The ultimate goal of the course is to encourage daily application of leadership concepts in the personal and professional lives of the students. 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