Master of Education Master of Education 649. Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) Principles of measurement and 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. 650. School Law (3) Considers the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and other educational practitioners. Relates these to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions. 656. Practicum for Improvement of Instruction (1-6) A field-based program focusing upon characteristics of effective teaching methodologies, teaching performance, curriculum decision making, value guidelines, and the characteristics of the learner. * 664. Learning and Developmental Theories (3) Principles and techniques in psychology and education for the purpose of creating conditions for effective learning, with selective in-depth study. 665. Reading Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Emphasizes components of an adequate developmental reading program with emphasis upon procedures for helping the child who is having general reading difficulties. 666. Interpreting and Conducting Educational Research (3) Assists teachers in locating, interpreting and applying research methods to classroom problems. Development of Master's Project proposal is discussed. 670. Science Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction in science in the elementary schools. 673. Individualization of Instruction (3) Basic assumptions for underlying curriculum and processes for individualizing instruction; principles and conditions, methods, classroom organizations and management responsibilities for individualization. 674. Mathematics Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Considers new concepts in curriculum and methods of teaching mathematics in the elementary schools. 675. Teaching for Individual and Cultural Differences (3) Addresses the nature of pluralism in the American society as it pertains to race, socioeconomics, religion, and sex. Exploration of effective instructional strategies that value such diversity. 678. Practicum in Gifted Education (3) Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in previous gifted education courses. Students are expected to take initiative in planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating meaningful projects relevant to gifted and talented students. Prerequisites: MEduc 642, 645, 648, 649. 680. Social Studies Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Emphasis on the study of new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction of the elementary school social studies programs. 682. Parent and Community Involvement in Education (3) 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. 685. Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary School (3) Examination of research in new linguistic learnings and processes of teaching the language arts program in the elementary school. 687. Education and the Middle School (3) Exploration of the rationale behind the need for the middle school, including a study of the principles upon which preadolescent education should be based. 690. Independent 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 M.Ed, program office and must be approved by the instructor and the Director at time of registration.* 692. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 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. May be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. 696. Master's Project (3) This experience provides students with opportunity to design and carry out a creative project which is closely related to his or her area of teaching specialty. Requires a written report. 698. Graduate Synthesis Seminar (2) A review, synthesis, application, and evaluation of the program and its coursework. A general examination will be given on the content of the professional education core classes. Prerequisites: All core requirements completed (may be taken concurrently with MEduc 696); Master's Project Proposal approved and Master's Project Report completed or in progress. 699. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) * Repeatable for credit. Check with the M.Ed, office for limitations on number of credits that can be counted in the program. Contact the M.Ed, office or the respective department for information about the following Master of Education courses in supporting content areas or about courses in other subject areas not listed. Natural Science Education (SE) 610S Life Science for Elementary Teachers (5) 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. 620S Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (5) 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. 630S Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (5) 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. 650S Understanding Science (3) This course examines the definition of science, the process of science, and the role of science in society. 660S Life Science for Secondary Teachers (5) 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 of public concern and advances in the life sciences. 670S Physics for Secondary Teachers (5) 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. 680S Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (5) 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. 690S Earth Science for Secondary Teachers (5) 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 Student planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are Services 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. Certain undergraduate and 500 level science courses may Interdisc. count in the M.Ed, program. Programs Health. Physical Education and Recreation (PE) PE 601 Leadership in Physical Education (3) 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. PE 610 Current Trends in Health and Physical Education (3) A study of health and physical education perspectives with an emphasis on the changes, trends, and future prospects that will affect the profession and the needs of those they serve. PE 630 Advanced Biomechanics (3) Designed to expose the graduate student to appropriate research in sports biomechanics and to be involved in the analysis of movement based on selected mechanical principles such as balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projection and motion. PE 636 Physiological Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) A Designed to provide coaches and teachers of sports activities with the latest knowledge and trends in conditioning practices for improving sport performance. General preparation of fitness for participation in sports and specificity of training for sports both in-season and off-season programs will be covered. A broad range of ideas will be generated to help coaches construct training and conditioning programs that will be more successful and lead to greater individual and team performance. PE 637 Physical Fitness Evaluation and Individualized Exercise Prescription (3) S Designed to prepare the student to evaluate the physical fitness of individuals and prescribe exercise and conditioning programs. Three major areas of study will be emphasized: 1) Delineation Science of the concept of physical fitness and discussion of the ramifications and benefits associated with physical fitness activities; 2) discussion and selection of methods and procedures for evaluation of physical fitness indicants; 3) Prescription and implementation of individualized physical fitness programs. 160 161