362 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education MED 6230 - Instructional Technology for Teachers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] Designed for students who have had a prior introduction to technology. Topics could include classroom applications of technology, software evaluations, and technology integration. MED 6240 - Foundations of Teaching for Cultural and Language Differences Credits: (2) This course will address the nature of pluralism in American Society, including but not limited to exploration of multiculturalism, bilingualism, first and second language acquisition and instructional strategies. Establishes the core foundations for valuing diversity. MED 6250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course explores second language acquisition processes, current theories, and effective strategies as a knowledge base in planning appropriate curriculum and instruction for English language learners. MED 6270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] Teaching strategies for English language development and content area instruction. MED 6280 - Family and Community Involvement in Education Credits: (2) Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between the parent/community and the teacher/ school through reciprocal communication, home-based involvement, school-based involvement and decision making. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of parental involvement in the education of second language learners. MED 6300 - Conducting Qualitative Research Credits: (3) Designed as an introduction to the philosophy, theory, and methodology of qualitative research. This course is a companion course to MED 6080 , Conducting Educational Research. Special emphasis is placed on designing qualitative research proposals for master's degree projects. MED 6311 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Science Credits: (2) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of science instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure. MED 6312 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Mathematics Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of mathematics instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure. MED 6313 - Content Instruction in the Elementary School: Social Studies Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of social studies instruction in the elementary schools. This course is required for elementary licensure. MED 6314 - Reading Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An exploration of current research theories and their pedagogical implications related to teaching vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness in elementary school classrooms. This course is required for elementary licensure. MED 6316 - Language Arts Instruction in Elementary Schools Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Students will explore theory, instructional methodology, and activities for supporting students in developing expertise in the essential skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. This course is required for elementary licensure. MED 6320 - Content Area Literacy Instruction Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] 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. This course is required for secondary licensure. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog