Master of Education Master of Education General Information MASTER OF EDUCATION COURSES-EDUC p 600. Classroom Management (3) Eclectic review of the popular teacher-pupil interaction models as they are classified into ideological camps and effect. Management and strategies for classroom discipline. 601. Introduction to Graduate Studies (1) Introduction to program goals, policies, and procedures in the M. Ed. Student Handbook, the library, writing style and format, and word processing facilities. Development of cohort groups, including a student mentor from Educ 698. Assessment of student needs related to the program. 602. Variable Topics (1-6) 604. Educational Measurement and Evaluation (3) Evaluation of educational procedures, including principles of measurement, objectives of tests, and experience in test construction. 608. Teaching Interpersonal Skills (3) Study and application of interpersonal skills leading to the application and teaching of selected techniques and systems in the classroom. 609. 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 curriculum of the content areas. 614. Human Development: Adolescence (3) Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with adolescents who have behavior problems. 615. Curriculum Design and Instruction (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 the areas of psychology, child development, education and sociology. 623. 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 pertinent 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 and Remediation of Reading Ability (3) Designed for elementary and middle school teachers, this class covers diagnosis and remediation of reading problems within the regular classroom. 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. 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. 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. 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. * 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. 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. 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.* 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, synthesis, application, and evaluation of the program and its coursework. Students will also serve as mentors to others beginning the program. A general examination will be given on the content of the professional education core classes. 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 for information about the following Master of Education courses in supporting content areas, or courses in other subject areas not listed. NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (N$E) u NSE610 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. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 118 119 Continuing Education