the development of instrudional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in spedal programs as well as in the regular classroom. MED 6490. Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) 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 effediveness. MED 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. MED 6520. Collaboration, Consultation, and IEP Development (3) Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary team activities and techniques of collaboration and consultation. MED 6521. Practicum in Special Education (2) This Practicum must be taken either concurrently with, or after completion of, MED 6510 and MED 6520. This Pradicum experience will focus on examining in depth the lives of students with mild to moderate disabilities in school, home, and community settings. Students will be introduced to the IEP process and will practice developing collaborative relationships within school settings. MED 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. MED 6540. Managing Student Behavior and Teaching Social Skills (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, disdpline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. MED 6550. Instructional Content and 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: MED 6510, MED 6520, MED 6530. MED 6560. Diagnosis and Remediation of Mathematics Problems (3) F Assessment and diagnosis of mathematics problems and corredive procedures for remediation. This course focuses on the needs of students with learning problems or who are at-risk for school failure. Students will apply the concepts learned in an action research project in a K-12 classroom. MED 6580. Instructional Content, Methods, and Transition 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: MED 6510, MED 6520, MED 6530. MED 6581. Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education (4) The purpose of Pre-Student Teaching is to continue field experience in a supportive and professional manner. The student will have the opportunity to experience teaching and the responsibilities that it entails under the dired guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: (a) assessment, (b) behavior management, (c) curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (d) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Must be taken dther concurrently with, or after completion of, EDUC SI4530/MED 6530, EDUC 4540/MED 6540, EDUC 4550/MED 6550, and EDUC 4580/MED 6580. Prerequisite: EDUC 4521/MED 6521 Practicum in Special Education, with a grade of B or better. MED 6900. Individual Study (1-3) Intended for the candidate who has spedal 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. MED 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. MED 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 MED 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. MED 6620. Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3) Basic concepts of the physical sdences (chemistry and physics) are covered. The importance of the sdentific 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. MED 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 strudure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to dementary classrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate activities for developing content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6640. The World As A Classroom (1-3) variable title This course is designed to provide enrichment opportunities for those who undertake either domestic or foreign travel to participate in study tours, research, and other professional development experiences. It offers participants an opportunity to learn outside the classroom in locations available only through travel. MED 6650. Understanding Science (2) This course examines the definition of science, the process of sdence, and the role of sdence in society. MED 6660. Life Science for Secondary Teachers (3) This course examines basic concepts relating to living organisms, interadions among them, and relationships with their environment. Concepts of strudure, 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 sdences. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog