160 161 = DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION extend the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes of educators in schools, business, industry, and higher education through advancing the theoretical and practical applications of curriculum and instruction. The program is approved by the Utah State Board of Education using national NASDTEC standards and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The MEd program with the organizing theme of Teacher as Reflective Practitioner is practice-oriented, and the purposes, processes, outcomes, and evaluation are explicated by a model represented by the acronym TREC: Teachers Reflecting, Engaging, Collaborating. These components, reflecting, engaging, and collaborating, serve as a framework for organizing course work and program development. The goals of the curriculum reflect an emphasis on preparing master teachers ¢ who are reflective of their own practices and their impact on students; ¢ who engage students through a variety of strategies to ensure growth in knowledge and learning processes that they might become independent life-time learners; ¢ who collaborate with peers and students in learning communities; ¢ who engage in research to improve educational practices and those of peers. In cooperation with the university, the program provides avenues for continuing professional development and continual learning for university faculty as well as students, and encourages the university values of teaching, scholarship and service. Requirements The MEd program is selective, with a limited number of openings available for qualified students. Admission deadlines are The following are required: . Admission to Weber State University and application for the MEd Program. mB wh — July 1 for Fall Semester, November 1 for Spring Semester, and March 1 for Summer Semester. For additional information contact the Master of Education office, (801) 626-6278. ND for International ¢ TOEFL score of 550. Course Requirements Equivalent of one year's full-time professional teaching experience. Official transcripts from all institutions. Completed MEd recommendation forms (3). 6030 6050 MEduc 6060 ¢ Scholarship MEduc 6080 MEduc MEduc 6090 6091 research to address problems. 6230. Instructional Technology for Teachers 2 Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment Instructional Strategies 3 3 Electives 3 Master’s Project Graduate Synthesis 3 1 Electives (15 credit hours) Electives must be graduate level (i.e. 6000 level credit), and may be selected from offerings in professional education, discipline areas, or specialized courses leading to endorsements in Special Education, Gifted and Talented, ESL, or ESL/Bilingual. At the present time Weber State offers graduate level content courses in English, HPHP, Math, History, Science, and Foreign Language. The graduate office has listings of approved elective courses and endorsement requirements. 6240. Foundations of Teaching for Cultural and Language Differences (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 acquisi- tion and instructional strategies. Establishes the core foundations for valuing diversity. 6250. Planning Curriculum and Instruction in Multiethnic Settings (2) This course will explore the application of assessment and evaluation procedures in planning curriculum and instruction for multi-ethnic students in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: MEduc 6240. 6270. Literacy Strategies in English 6120. Advanced Classroom Management (3) Eclectic review of the popular teacher-pupil interaction models as they are classified into ideological camps and effect, and manage- for Speakers of Other Languages (3) Strategies for building reading, writing, and oral English proficiency with students whose first language is not English. MEduc 6240. ment and strategies for the classroom. 6130. Topic in Education: (i.e., School Finance, Teaching for Inquiry, etc.) (1-3) This course explores a topic receiving current attention by educators Involvement in Education Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between the parent/community and the teacher/school through 6140. Adolescent Development (2) Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics to the importance of parental involvement in the education of reciprocal communication, home-based involvement, school-based involvement and decision making. Special emphasis will be given of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with those who have behavior problems. 6150. Action Research in the Classroom (2) Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete classroom-based research projects, and engage in ongoing Core Courses practice. processing facilities. A process for scholarly and professional writing will be covered as well as style, form, documentation, support, organization, and a number of other topics to help develop second language learners. 6300. Conducting Qualitative Research (3) Designed as an introduction to the philosophy, theory, and methodology of qualitative research. This course is a companion course to MEduc 6080, Conducting Educational Research. Special emphasis is placed on designing qualitative research proposals for master’s degree projects. 6010. Advanced Historical Foundations 6160. Effective Mentoring in the Classroom (2) Course will cover strategies for effectively mentoring student (2) Study of the relationship of contemporary schooling issues to (Science, or Mathematics, or Social Studies) (2) Explores new concepts in curriculum and methods of instruction in the elementary schools. When this number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project. title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. application and teaching of selected techniques and systems in 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 classroom. historical practices and philosophies. 6020. Diversity in Education (2) Topics in this course will include issues related to culture, language, exceptionalities, and gender as they impact teaching and learning. RADTHR ESTHY 6310. Content Instruction in the Elementary School: teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for 6180. Teaching Interpersonal Skills (2) Study and application of interpersonal skills leading to the writing confidence for graduate work. (2) and the public, and deemed worthy of indepth study. Credit will be determined by the nature of the topic. MASTER OF EDUCATION COURSES-MEDUC hours) of approved undergraduate/graduate course work. Prerequisite: 6280. Family and Community application of action research for the improvement of teaching Required Topics could include classroom applications of technology, software evaluations, and technology integration. 6090. Master’s Project (3) Development of a master’s project, often related to a student’s work assignment. Advanced Educational Psychology Conducting Educational Research technology. They also learn the process of developing research proposals for master’s projects. 6091. Graduate Synthesis (1) A review and synthesis of the program and its course work. The course includes opportunity to work with the development of personal portfolios. Prerequisites: All core requirements completed; Master's Project Proposal committee-approved and Master's Project Report completed or in progress. (3) Designed for students who have had a prior introduction to 6080. Conducting Educational Research (3) Students learn to locate and interpret educational research, and to apply research methods to their own educational issues. 2 2 2 Minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter semester hours either 40 on the the Verbal, Graduate research current problems in education at national, state, and local levels. Solutions and responses are developed from the strategies that can accommodate the variety of learning contexts ¢ Methodology MEduc 6220. Current Problems in Education (3) A survey course which identifies and gives opportunity to (3) Fundamentals of Graduate Study Advanced Educational Foundations Diversity in Education HNRS & BIS LIBSCI Ws Applied Science & laws, and court decisions. and content that is taught to a diverse audience of learners. for M.Ed. 6000. Fundamentals of Graduate Study (2) Review of program goals, policies, and procedures in the MEd program. Introduction to the library, campus writing lab and word or 6060. Instructional Strategies Professional Education Core Requirements (21 credit hours) MEduc and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, This methods course will include organizing and universal teaching The 36 hour program of study consists of a 21-hour professional core requirement and 15 hours of graduate committee-approved professional education electives and/or courses in the student's discipline. A portion of the core requirement is the completion of a Master's project, an application of knowledge and skills. e Foundations MEduc 6000 MEduc 6010 MEduc 6020 6210. School Law (3) Considers the rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and other educational practitioners. Relates these to school programs 6050. Curriculum Design, Evaluation & Assessment (3) An overview of the theories of curriculum development as well as a practical appraisal of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation and assessment. cannot be calculated for the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of course work, the Graduate Record Examination must be taken with a minimum score of 480 each on the Quantitative and Analytical portions. MEd program application fee ($15.00). Verification of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum GPA of 3.00 to 3.24 on the last 60 (90 quarter hours) and a. minimum score of Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or 480 each on Quantitative, and Analytical portions of the Record Examination (GRE). Oral interview with the Program Director. Writing proficiency assessment. 6030. Advanced Educational Psychology (2) Educational applications of principles and theories of psychology, human behavior, personality development and learning. Students letter grades. e If the overall GPA is lower than 3.25, and the evaluated transcript The mission of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) program is to © Requirements ¢ Oral language proficiency assessment. ¢ Weber State University-accepted Bachelor's degree. ¢ Courses evaluated into the equivalent of American credits and Director: Dr. Judith Mitchell Location: Education Building, Room 235 Telephone Contact: Lorraine Henderson, 626-6278 Admission Additional 6200. Current Trends in Early Childhood Education (3) An advanced course in Early Childhood Education (birth through age eight) based upon examination of the current trends in the curriculum of the content areas. curriculum and instruction for young children. NAVSCI WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WEBER S(T AF FE UNIVERSITY