Master of Education Master of Education General Information 638. Values Education (3) 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. 640. Secondary Science Curriculum and Instruction (3) An examination of professional practices and methods of instruction related to recent research and theory; emphasis upon science program improvement. 641. Historical, Social, and Philosophical Perspectives to Educational Issues (3) Relationship of the modem school issues to society with special emphasis upon historical and philosophical literature having influenced the direction of American education. 642. Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented (3) 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. 645. Creativity and Applied Imagination in the K-12 Classroom (3) Exploration and development of readily available personal and community resources to encourage creative thinking/reasoning, classroom involvement, and transfer of learning. 648. 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. 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. 651. Role of the Special Educator (3) Examination of the professional role responsibilities of the special educator in public schools, and the laws and State rules and regulations that govern the program. 652. Classroom and Behavior Management (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment. 653. Principles of Special Education Assessment (3) Apply statistical procedures and gain basic processes for collecting and analyzing observational information, criterion referenced and environmental assessment in diagnosis and special education program development. 654. Application 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. Prerequisite: MEduc 653. 655. Planning Instruction in Special Education (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. 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. * 660. Teaching for Thinking (3) Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Classroom Teacher/Administrator. 661. Methods and Practices in Special Education (4) Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students wtih disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisite: MEduc 651. 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. 667. Application of Special Education Methods and Practices (4) Effective teaching methods, strategies, and practices for secondary age level students with disabilities. A cognitive learning strategies approach is emphasized. Prerequisites: MEduc 651, MEduc 654, Educ 306 (or comparable course), Educ 310 (or math competency). 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 accompanie by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 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 and synthesis of the program and its coursework. The course includes opportunity to work with the development of personal portfolios. Prerequisites: All core requirements completed (may be taken concurrently with MEduc 696); Master's Project Proposal committee-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 which will count toward the M.Ed, degree or about courses in other subject areas not listed. 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. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 160 161 Continuing Education