Education Courses (EDUC)

505  Advanced Teaching and Learning. (3)
The study of various educational theories, principles, and strategies, and their implications for teaching and learning.

510  Models of Curriculum and Instruction. (3) 
This course considers current research regarding the teaching and learning processes and explores a variety of instructional models and strategies.  Practical application of models to instructional planning and delivery in K-12 classrooms will be emphasized.

530  Integrating Technology in the Teaching and Learning Process. (3) 
This course aligns content-specific standards with ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards and state technology standards to assist teachers in integrating technology in K-12 classrooms through participation in and development of project-based learning activities.  Learning activities focus on the use of technology as a tool to foster higher level outcomes in content-specific curricula.  Teachers will have a better understanding of how technology enhances instruction and student learning.

540  Assessment & Evaluation. (3) 
Application of measurement principals in the assessment of learning in educational environments.  Topics include: formative, summative and diagnostic testing, instructional objectives and classroom tests, judging complex performance, and social and political issues with the administration and interpretation of evaluation instruments.

Reading Courses (RDNG)

520  Reading and Writing in Content Areas. (3) 
Theories of the reading process and of reading and writing to learn in content areas are explored.  Emphasis is upon practical strategies and techniques for acquiring knowledge through literacy in a variety of content areas.

Special Education Courses (SPED)

509  Strategies for the Inclusive Environment. (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide candidates opportunities to begin developing diverse instructional strategies designed to meet the individual needs of diverse student populations.  The course provides individuals with an overview of special education and the federal requirements that govern the educational process.  It is designed to inform and prepare candidates to meet the diverse needs of all learners in inclusive general education environments.  Emphasis is placed on the identification of the individual needs of special education students and the development of effective instructional strategies/teaching techniques to address those needs.  Topics include:  instructional strategies and design, parent and community involvement, social and multicultural issues, and classroom management techniques.