Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 379 MED 6352 - Early Literacy Instruction (K-6) Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The purpose of this course is to focus on the research on emergent and early literacy development so that teachers may construct well-designed, appropriate literacy learning environments, and experiences for young language learners. Because this is an advanced course, students will be expected to have a reading background in early literacy. This course is required for the Level 1 Reading Endorsement. MED 6353 - Understanding and Supporting Reading Development (grades 6-12) Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [2nd Blk] This course is to help practicing secondary teachers acquire skills and strategies to support struggling readers. Specifically, this course will provide teachers with a systematic and ongoing approach to classroom intervention to prevent continued failure in reading. Required for the Level 1 Basic Secondary Reading Endorsement. MED 6354 - Literacy Leadership and Professional Development Credits: (2) This course is designed to increase understanding of the administration and supervision of school literacy programs. Major topics will include: professional development, school/ community relations, mentoring partnerships, student diversity, curriculum evaluation and development, and assessment. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement. Prerequisite: Basic Reading Endorsement. MED 6355 - Research in Reading Credits: (3) This course will engage students in studying and understanding primary research documents in reading. Students will be guided to explore both classical and contemporary reading research studies. Students will also be instructed in basic research techniques in reading. This course is required for the Reading Specialist Endorsement. Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Reading Endorsement. MED 6356 - Internship in Reading Credits: (3) This course is a field-based experience designed to give students an opportunity to work with curriculum and school leaders for improving reading instruction on a district or school level. Prerequisite: Level I Basic Reading Endorsement, MED 6355, MED 6354. The course is graded Credit/No Credit. MED 6360 - Foundations of Literacy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools. MED 6375 - Foundations of Dual Immersion or Immersion Education Credits: (3) The course examines the background, underlying theory, and research foundations that support dual language and immersion education practices. Issues for teachers and administrators will be addressed. Practices and principles that inform language attentive curriculum will be a focus of the course. MED 6380 - Values Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Hybrid] 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. MED 6415 - Content-Based Second Language Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: (3) Participants in this course learn to plan curriculum and instruction for dual language and immersion classrooms that combine language and content goals using standards-based and backwards design approaches. They also learn a range of classroom-based strategies for assessing language and content. MED 6420 - Foundations of Education of the Gifted Credits: (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. MED 6430 - Creative Processes in the Elementary School Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] This course focuses on the development of attitudes, methods, and skills in creative teaching, including an exploration of using music, art, dance, and drama in the elementary classroom. Graduate students will also explore philosophy, research, and theories which support arts integration, and development of teaching strategies and materials for use in the elementary classroom. MED 6440 - Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Credits: (2) This course examines social and emotional developmental needs of gifted and talented children and proposes strategies for recognizing and meeting those needs in classrooms and with families. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog