School of Education

Courses

Reading and Language Arts

• RED 512 - Children’s and Adolescent Literature

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  This course will explore the history of, characteristics of, benefits of, and problems surrounding the genres of children’s and adolescent literature. The course will familiarize students with a variety of texts written for children and young adults and give a historical and theoretical background for the teaching of literature.
  

Science Education

• SCE 200 - Selected Topics:Science Education

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  1-6 credit(s)

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  Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  Repeatable
  
• SCE 400 - Selected Topics

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  1-6 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Expoloration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  Repeatable
  
• SCE 413 - Methods and Curriculum in Teaching Science

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Double Numbered with: SCE 613
  Planning lessons, developing broad units, planning curricula for science 7-12. Prereq: Admission to secondary candidacy semester.
  
• SCE 416 - Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: SED 416
  Double Numbered with: SCE 616
  Use of formal and informal assessments to assess and document growth for varying student populations, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and adjust curriculum and instruction. Classroom management to support accompanying student teaching placement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  

Secondary Education

• SED 340 - Participation in the Professional Development School

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  0-1 credit(s) Every semester

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  Double Numbered with: SED 640
  Individual involvement in research, discussion and decision making with teachers, university faculty, and colleagues who are members of the Professional Development School Cadres and Academies.
  Repeatable 7 time(s), 8 credits maximum
  
• SED 413 - Methods and Curriculum in Teaching

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Double Numbered with: SED 613
  Lesson planning, developing broad units, planning curricula for specific grade levels and content areas under the guidance of major advisors in each teaching field.
  COREQ: SPE 412 
  
• SED 416 - Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: SCE 416
  Double Numbered with: SED 616
  Use of formal and informal assessments to assess and document growth for varying student populations, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and adjust curriculum and instruction. Classroom management to support accompanying student teaching placement. Additional work required of graduate students.
  COREQ: EDU 508
  
• SED 434 - Teaching and Learning Functions

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  3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5

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  Crosslisted with: MTD 434 
  Double Numbered with: SED 634
  Functions as an organizing theme for mathematics education, 5-14. Theoretical development of the function concept and multiple representations. Applications throughout algebra with applications to geometry and probability. Use of software and data collection equipment. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
• SED 437 - Teaching and Learning Geometry

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  3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8

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  Crosslisted with: MTD 437 
  Double Numbered with: SED 637
  Geometric thinking as an organizing theme for mathematics education, 5-14. Theoretical development of geometric concepts and notion of proof. Applications and connections of geometry throughout the curriculum. Use of geometry software. Additional work required of graduate students.
  

Special Education

• SPE 311 - Perspectives on Disabilities

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  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Double Numbered with: SPE 611
  Overview of learner characteristics and supports for students with disabilities; problem solving processes for inclusive schools and communities. Weekly field experience getting to know an individual with a disability. Additional work is assigned for graduate students.
  
• SPE 324 - Differentiation for Inclusive Education

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  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Strategies to support and promote the learning of all students (including those with disabilities and challenging behavior). Differentiation, adaptation, active learning techniques, inclusive lesson and unit planning, assessment and collaborative teaching. Implementation during field experience.
  PREREQ: EED 314 
  COREQ: EED 323  AND EED 328  AND EED 336  AND EED 362 
  
• SPE 409 - Teaching Children and Adolescents with Autism

  Teaching Children and Adolescents with Autism
  3 credit(s) Only during the summer

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  Double Numbered with: SPE 609
  Cognitive, social, and communication needs of children and adolescents with autism. Examines program development, behavioral management, and effective educational strategies for this population of students.
  
• SPE 412 - Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Double Numbered with: SPE 612
  Methods and materials to ensure that diverse student needs are met in classrooms. Focus on individual differences in learning, behavior, physical abilities, and emotional characteristics. Other differences will also be considered (e.g., race, gender). Additional work required of graduate students. Admission to a teacher preparation program.
  
• SPE 434 - Collaborative Teaching for Inclusive Education

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  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Inclusive instructional strategies for students with disabilities, with particular focus on students with autism. Collaborative teaching approaches, IEP implementation, positive behavior supports, fostering communication and adaptations to access enriching curricula. Implementation during field experience. Effective Fall 2010
  PREREQ: SPE 324 
  COREQ: EDU 508 
  
• SPE 500 - Selected Topics

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  1-6 credit(s)

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  Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
  Repeatable
  
• SPE 520 - Methods and Curricula in Early Childhood Special Education

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  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Curricula, program design, and teaching methods for educating infants and young children with disabilities.
  
• SPE 611 - Perspectives on Disabilities

  Perspectives on Disabilities
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Double Numbered with: SPE 311
  Overview of learner characteristics and supports for students with disabilities; problem solving processes for inclusive schools and communities. Weekly field experience getting to know an individual with a disability. Additional work is assigned for graduate students.