• Master of Education Master of Education General Information 615. Foundations of Curriculum (3) An overview of the theories of curriculum development as well as a practical appraisal of curriculum design and implementation. 619. Theories of Instruction (3) Review of the various models of teaching as defined by Bruce Joyce and Marsha Weil. Exploration of theoretical and practical issues related to the classroom application of the various models. 620. Improvement in Early Childhood Education (3) An advanced course in Kindergarten program based upon the latest research in die areas of psychology, child development education and sociology. 623. Advanced Computer Applications for Teachers (3) Designed for students that have had a prior introduction to the computer. Development of classroom applications, software evaluations, curriculum development and specific topics as deemed pertenent by the instructor and class. 624. Current Problems in Education (3) Study of selected issues in American Education today, with special emphasis on practices in Utah. Students are expected to analyze the process of problem identification as well as the educational problems identified during the course. 635. Diagnosis of Reading in the Elementary School (3) For teachers, supervisors and other interested school personnel in remedial reading instruction. Concerned with causes of reading deficiencies, diagnostic tests and procedures used in remedial reading programs. 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. Social, Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3) Relationship of the modem school to society with special emphasis upon social, cultural, and philosophical literature having influenced the direction of American education. 645. Creative Education in the Elementary School (3) Exploration of research concerning creativity in education relating to teaching processes and attitudes for utilizing basic principles in the improvement of classroom practices. 646. Gifted and Talented (3) Examination of the historical and philosophical backgound of gifted education; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum, and education programming; and a look at special populations of gifted students. 656. Practicum (1-3) 663. Cognitive Development (3) Stages and processes of development as they affect the teaching situations. Practical, theory-based approaches to creating stimulating and developmentally appropriate classroom activities and assignments. 664. Principles of Learning (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 die child who is having general reading difficulties. 666. Introduction to Interpreting Research in Education (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. Multicultural Education (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. 680. Social Studies Inrtrouction 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 Involvement in Education (3) Examination of methods which would facilitate the interaction between parents and teacher 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. Students may take a maximum of one 690 course. Forms are available from the CGP, Room ED 234 office and must be approved by die instructor and the Director at time of registration. 696. Master's Project (3) 699. Continuing Graduate Advisement (1) Contact the M.E.d office for information about the following Master of Education courses in areas of ' emphasis, or courses in other subject areas not listed. Natural Science Education (NSE1 NSE 610 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. NSE 620 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. NSE 630 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. NSE 650 Understanding Science (3) This course examines the definition of science, the process of science, and the role of science in society. NSE 660 Life Science for Secondary Teachers (5) This course examines basic concepts relatingto 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. NSE 670 Physics for Secondary Teachers (5) A backround 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. NSE 680 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. NSE 690 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 planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are 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 count in the M.Ed, program. HeaHh. 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) This is a new course for which we need a description. USU currenfly has a course in Current Trends in Health Education, but we want to add to it Current Trends in Physical Education. PE 630 Advanced Biomechanics (3) Designed to expose the grraduate 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. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 124 125 Continuing Education