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EDUA F500 Topical Exploration in Education, Cr. 1–15 (V.T.)
This course number identifies a onesemester course on a particular topic, established at the request of a faculty member and by the approval of the Academic Affairs Committee. Applies only as elective credit.
EDUA G598 Comprehensive Examination in Counseling, Cr. 0.
The comprehensive examination is a program-wide test of knowledge for eight areas in counseling: human development, social and cultural foundations, the helping relationship, group counseling, research and evaluation, appraisal, career and lifestyle development, and professional orientation.
EDUA G599 Specialization Project in Counseling, Cr. 0
Students confer on an individual basis with counselor education faculty to gain assistance in constructing a paper or project that contributes to knowledge on a specific topic of the student’s choice. Completed projects would meet the standards either for publication in professional journals or for presentation at professional conferences.
EDUA M540 Methods of Teaching in the Middle School, Cr. 3.
P: S505 or S530. General methods, including techniques related to individualized and interdisciplinary learning within the middle school.
EDUA M550 Practicum: Junior High/Middle School, Cr. 1–8. (V.T.)
Teaching or experience in an accredited school, normally within Indiana. Credit will be commensurate with time spent in the instructional setting. Grade: S or F.
EDUA T555 Problems in Human Relations and Cultural Awareness, Cr. 3.
Current problems in human relations and cultural awareness will be examined with emphasis on behaviors and practices that enable teachers and administrators to understand and obtain knowledge about themselves and others. Discriminatory practices involving race, sex, disability, religion, and social class will be studied.
EDUC A500 School Administration, Cr. 3.
Organization and structure of the school system; legal basis of school administration; agencies of administration and control; and standards for administration in the various functional areas.
EDUC A508 School Law and the Teachers, Cr. 3.
Legal problems affecting teachers, including state and federal relations to education, church-state issues, teacher liability, employment, contracts, assignment, dismissal, tenure, retirement, teacher rights and welfare, and pupil control.
EDUC A510 School-Community Relations, Cr. 2–3.
C: A500. For teachers and school administrators. Characteristics of the community-school, including the multicultural quality of the resources, adapting the educational program to community needs; use of community resources in instruction; planning schoolcommunity relations.
EDUC A554 Computer Applications for Administrators, Cr. 3.
An overview of computer programs for education. Primary emphasis on administrative applications for pupil, staff, facility, program, and financial accounting.
EDUC A560 Political Perspectives of Education, Cr. 3.
This course focuses on theoretical and conceptual approaches useful in describing, explaining, and predicting political behavior related to schools. Forces for continuity and change at local, state, and federal level are explored.
EDUC A590 Independent Study in School Administration, Cr. 1–3.
Individual research or study with a school administration faculty member, arranged in advance of registration. A one- or twopage written proposal should be submitted to the instructor during the first week of the term specifying the scope of the project, project activities, meeting times, completion date, and student product(s). Ordinarily, A590 should not be used for the study of material taught in a regularly scheduled course.
EDUC A600 Problems in School Administration, Cr. 3.
P: A500. Designed to identify practical school problems, determine issues, develop skills, and formulate concepts. A workshop in which case-concept method is used in determining behavioral patterns.
EDUC A608 Legal Perspectives on Education, Cr. 3.
P: A500. Overview of the legal framework affecting the organization and administration of public schools, including church-state issues, pupil rights, staff-student relationships, conditions of employment, teacher organizations, tort liability, school finance, and desegregation.
EDUC A625 Administration of Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
P: A500 or permission of instructor. For persons preparing for administrative or supervisory positions. Role of the principal as a professional leader in development and operation of school property.
EDUC A627 Secondary School Administration, Cr. 3.
P: A500. For secondary administrators. Teacher selection and promotion, program-making, load, adjustment, pupil personnel, library, cafeteria, study organization, athletics, reports, and records.
EDUC A630 Economic Dimensions of Education, Cr. 3.
P: A500. Includes current problems in school support, costs of education, sources of school revenue, state and federal support, state and local control in school finance, and legal basis of school finance.
EDUC A635 Public School Budgeting and Accounting, Cr. 3.
This course explores the normative and positive aspects of financing K–12 public education. After a rigorous introduction to the foundation of school finance theory, the course investigates the concepts and practices of effective budget management.
EDUC A638 Public School Personnel Management, Cr. 3.
P: A500. The background, present conditions, and future directions of school personnel management; development and implementation of a school personnel management program; and examination of problems and issues.
EDUC A640 Planning Educational Facilities, Cr. 3.
Study of the basic concepts in planning educational facilities as they relate to educational needs, educational specifications, forms and shapes, flexibility, learning environment, and renovation and modernization.
EDUC A653 The Organizational Context of Education, Cr. 3.
P: A500. Organizational factors examined in terms of impact on human behavior and student learning.The critical role of administrative policies and practices in shaping the organizational context. Alternative organizational designs and administrative strategies studied in terms of their effectiveness under specified conditions.
EDUC A695 Practicum in School Administration, Cr. 3.
P: master’s degree, A630 and A638, consent of instructor. Provides for closely supervised field experience in various areas of school administration.
EDUC A720 Workshop on Selected Problems in School Administration, Cr. 1–6.
Individual and group study. One credit hour is offered for each week of fulltime work.
EDUC D512 Seminar in Forms and Forces of Adult Education, Cr. 3.
The history and current status of adult education in the United States; the nature, scope, purpose, and historical development of adult education institutions and program areas.
EDUC E505 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs, Cr. 3.
P: one course in early childhood education or consent of instructor. The study of different organizational plans for early childhood programs from infancy through age 8. Includes discussion of school philosophy, goals, curriculum, housing, staffing, budget, policies for admission, grouping, health, licensing requirements, and schoolcommunity relations.
EDUC E507 Evaluation of Classroom Behavior, Cr. 3.
The child as a learner; goals for early childhood programs; organizing the instructional setting including teacher roles and methods of assessing behaviors. Use of this knowledge in organizing and evaluating self and a child in a program.
EDUC E508 Seminar in Early Childhood Formation, Cr. 3.
The seminar will be based on current interest of students and will serve as a means of synthesizing their experiences. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken to exploring current issues and problems in early childhood education, current happenings as they relate to the issues, and major research efforts to support programs.
EDUC E513 Workshop in Elementary Social Studies, Cr. 1–6.
Means for improving the teaching of social studies in the elementary school.
EDUC E516 Workshop in Elementary School Science, Cr. 3.
For experienced teachers. Ideas on analysis of problems; curriculum trends and teaching techniques; development of new educational materials; and recent resource materials.
EDUC E524 Workshop in Early Childhood Education, Cr. 1–6.
Individual and group study of problems in nursery school and kindergarten education. Emphasis on broadening understanding of curriculum problems and their application to teaching in nursery schools and kindergartens.
EDUC E525 Advanced Curriculum Study in Early Childhood Education, Cr. 3.
P: one course in early childhood education. Curriculum planning, guiding, and evaluating learning experiences, and interpreting values of early childhood education. New approaches to teaching.
EDUC E535 Elementary School Curriculum, Cr. 3.
Social, economic, and educational forces influencing changes in the curriculum of the elementary school; observation and study of the curriculum and methods of evaluating it.
EDUC E536 Supervision of Elementary School Instruction, Cr. 3.
P: A500. Modern concepts of supervision and the evolutionary process through which they have emerged. Supervisory work of the principal, general supervisor, and supervisor of consultant. Study of group processes in a democratic school system.
EDUC E547 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
For experienced teachers. Goals and functions of social studies and underlying principles that influence the teaching of social studies; content, resources, and methodology that facilitate the implementation of these.
EDUC E548 Advanced Teaching of Science in the Elementary School, Cr. 3.
Designed for experienced teachers to gain proficiency in the teaching of science in the elementary school. Individualized learning experiences will be provided for persons interested in middle school teaching.
EDUC E590 Research in Elementary Education, Cr. 1–6. (V.T.)
Individual research in a given subject area.
EDUC E595 Problem Analysis in Elementary Education, Cr. 3. (V.T.)
For experienced elementary teachers. Individual and group study of organizational and teaching problems. Techniques of problem analysis, identification, and use of resources contributing to the alleviation of teaching problems.
EDUC F516 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School English Language Arts, Cr. 3.
P: completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or permission of instructor. Current methods and materials for secondary-school English courses; guiding reading to meet literary, historical, vocational, or scientific interests.
EDUC F549 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language Arts in the Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
Helps experienced teachers gain further insight into the development of the English language and how best to teach language arts. Emphasizes basic communication skills and significant trends and materials.
EDUC G502 Professional Orientation and Ethics, Cr. 3.
Studies that provide an understanding of all aspects of professional functioning including history, roles, organizational structures, ethics, standards, and credentialing.
EDUC G503 Counseling Theories and Techniques I: Humanistic and Existential, Cr. 3.
P: G502. Restricted to counseling majors. Analysis of major humanistic and existential counseling theories emphasizing didactic and experiential activities designed to model application of processes, procedures, and techniques of theories being studied.
EDUC G504 Counseling Theories and Techniques II: Behavior and Family Systems, Cr. 3.
P: G503. Restricted to counseling majors. Analysis of major behavior and family counseling theories emphasizing didactic and experiential activities designed to model application of processes, procedures, and techniques of behavior, and family approaches to professional practice.
EDUC G505 Individual Appraisal: Principles and Procedures, Cr. 3.
P: G504. An analysis of statistical, psychometric, sociometric, and clinical principles crucial to professional interpretation of standardized and informal data regarding individual clients. Current issues/controversies about ethnic, sex, cultural, and individual differences will be examined.
EDUC G524 Practicum in Counseling, Cr. 3.
P: G503, G504, with minimum B in each. Restricted to counseling majors. Closely supervised counseling practice with clients in the department’s counseling laboratories or approved field sites in schools or agencies. Intensive supervision.
EDUC G525 Advanced Counseling Practicum, Cr. 3.
P: G524. Restricted to counseling majors. Supervised use of individual, couples, and/or group counseling techniques with emphasis on more complex and difficult client situations. May be repeated for credit with the advice of counselor education program faculty.
EDUC G532 Introduction to Group Counseling, Cr. 3.
P: G503, G504. Restricted to counseling majors. Psychological and theoretical foundations of group counseling. Analysis of the dynamics of groups.
EDUC G542 Organization and Development of Counseling Programs, Cr. 3.
P: G524. Environmental and population needs-assessment for program planning. Procedures for counselingprogram development and accountability/ evaluation. Case studies.
EDUC G550 Internship in Counseling and Guidance, Cr. 3–5.
P: G524, G525, and permission of instructor. Counseling experience in actual school or agency situations. Under direction and supervision of the counselor, students get practice in counseling, interviewing, in-service training, orientation procedures, and data collection.
EDUC G551 Advanced Internship in Counseling, Cr. 3.
P: G550 and/or permission of instructor. Advanced internship experience. Provide counseling services in a field placement with supervision.
EDUC G552 Career Counseling: Theory and Practice, Cr. 3.
An introduction to career-development theory, psychological assessment for career planning, and sources and uses of career information in counseling.
EDUC G562 School Counseling: Intervention, Consultation, and Program Development, Cr. 3.
Foundations and contextual dimensions of school counseling. Knowledge and skills for the practice of school counseling. Developmental counseling. Program development, implementation, and evaluation. Consultation. Principles, practices, and applications of needs assessment. Provides an overall understanding of the organization of schools and the function of counselor and counseling program.
EDUC G563 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling, Cr. 3.
Foundations and contextual dimensions of mental health counseling. Program development, implementation, and evaluation. Principles, practices, and applications of community needs assessment. Ethics. Examination of professional issues. Administration, finance, and management of mental health counseling services.
EDUC G567 Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling, Cr. 3.
P: G504. Analysis of historical context, theoretical formulations, counseling techniques/strategies, research findings, treatment issues, and ethical/social concerns in marriage and family counseling.
EDUC G570 Human Sexuality, Cr. 3.
P: G502 or permission of instructor. This is an introductory graduate-level course dealing with all areas of human sexuality that a person might encounter in day-today living. Topics will include sexual terminology, the human body, expressing one’s sexuality, heterosexuality, homosexuality, pornography, sex education, sex offenses, sexual dysfunction, and sex therapy.
EDUC G575 Multicultural Counseling, Cr. 3.
This course is designed to provide both a cognitive and guided training opportunity. It examines the influence of cultural and ethnic differences of counselor and client in counseling. Attention is given to theory, research, and practice. General cross-cultural dynamics as well as specific target populations are studied.
EDUC G580 Topical Seminar in Counseling and Guidance, Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
P: G502 or consent of instructor. An intensive study of theory and research of selected topics in counseling.
EDUC G590 Research in Counseling and Guidance, Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
P: consent of instructor. Individual research.
EDUC G592 Seminar in Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Cr. 3.
P: G502 or permission of instructor. Introduction to etiology and symptomology of drug/alcohol abuse and methods of prevention or remediation. Includes dynamics of adult children of alcoholics/abusers and families of abusers.
EDUC H503 History of Education in Western Civilization, Cr. 3.
Selected developments and problem areas in the history of education in the Western world studied in light of their relation to other social institutions, forces, and basic movements in Western civilization.
EDUC H504 History of American Education, Cr. 3.
A study of education, both informal and institutional, in American history, leading to an understanding of present educational theory and practice. Designed for graduate students who seek to develop a historical perspective of education in America.
EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues, Cr. 3.
Identification and analysis of major problems set for education by the pluralistic culture of American society.
EDUC H522 The Schooling of Women and Girls, Cr. 3.
The course will aid students in chronicling gender bias in schools and in providing theoretical, practical, and creative solutions to past and current injustices. The class will also help participants understand historical, sociological, and comparative issues facing the schooling of women and girls. Past solutions, current dialogues, and future possibilities for women and girls will be the central thematic approach in discussing school-related issues. In addition, class members will acquaint themselves with feminist methodological approaches to research.
EDUC H530 Philosophy of Education, Cr. 3.
A study of representative topics in the philosophy of education.
EDUC H538 Critical Thinking and Education, Cr. 3.
Theory of instruction and critical assessment of reflective thinking in (1) problem-solving and (2) the process of discovery.
EDUC H540 Sociology of Education, Cr. 3.
A study of representative topics in the sociology of education.
EDUC H551 Comparative Education I, Cr. 3.
Introduction to comparative method in the study of educational systems in different societies. Provides students with conceptual and methodological tools from the field of education and related disciplines, such as sociology, political science, anthropology, and economics, for studying societal school systems in depth and making international comparisons.
EDUC J511 Methods of Individualizing Instruction, Cr. 3.
Students will critically examine several approaches to individualizing instruction. Emphasis is on developing strategies for determining characteristics of the learner and on creating a variety of classroom strategies designed to individualize learning (K–12).
EDUC J515 Methods of Small Group Instruction, Cr. 3.
Students will examine the purpose and several approaches to using small-group instruction in the classroom. Emphasis is on learning how to improve the quality of interaction and integrate small-group instruction into the basic curriculum.
EDUC J520 Learning Materials Development and Construction, Cr. 1–3.
Diagnosis and definition of learning styles and design of tasks appropriate to the varied styles of learning of children.
EDUC K500 Topical Workshop in Special Education, Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
P: consent of instructor. Intensive study of such selected topics as language development for exceptional children, the disadvantaged child, and behavior modification for exceptional children. May be repeated.
EDUC K505 Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students, Cr. 3.
Basic special-education principles for graduate students with no previous course work in special education. Students cannot receive credit for both EDUC K205 and K505.
EDUC K541 Transition Across the Life Span, Cr. 3.
In this course, issues and strategies related to the array of transitions students with disabilities need to make as they progress from pre-school to public school and on to adult life are discussed. The course covers laws, policies, and guidelines governing service provision across age groups and levels of instruction, and it addresses strategies for program planning, interagency cooperation and collaboration, and resource utilization.
EDUC K599 Master’s Thesis in Special Education, Cr. 3.
EDUC L511 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Writing in Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
The study of trends, issues, theories, research, and practice in the teaching and evaluation of written composition in elementary schools. The emphasis is on alternative methods for the teaching of writing and for the evaluation of progress (growth) in writing.
EDUC L520 Advanced Study in Foreign Language Teaching, Cr. 3.
P: completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or permission of the instructor. Principles, practices, problems, and current research pertaining to the teaching of a particular modern language in the secondary school. Emphasis on teaching the advanced levels. Separate sections as needed for teachers of French, German, Russian, and Spanish.
EDUC L524 Language Education Issues in Bilingual and Multicultural Education, Cr. 3.
A survey of language education issues related to the linguistic abilities and educational needs of students requiring bilingual or bidialectal instruction. Topics discussed include language acquisition, language pedagogy, program models, cultural influences, teacher training, and research directions.
EDUC L530 Topical Workshop in Language Education, Cr. 1–6.
P: Consent of instructor. Individual and group study of special topics in the field of language education. Updating and improving the teaching of English, English as a second or foreign language, foreign languages, and reading.
EDUC L559 Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom, Cr. 3.
Emphasizes the use of trade books in language and reading in elementary classrooms.
EDUC M500 Integrated Professional Seminar, Cr. 0–6.
The seminar is linked to courses and field experiences included in the Transition to Teaching (T2T) program. It will allow for collaboration among schoolbased mentors, university-based instructors and T2T candidates in offering academic content appropriate to the program. The seminar will provide a technology-rich and performance-based professional experience. This course has a fee attached.
EDUC M514 Workshop in Social Studies Education, Cr. 1–6.
Special topics in methods and materials for improving the teaching of social studies in middle, junior high, and high school. May be repeated.
EDUC N517 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics, Cr. 3.
P: completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or permission of instructor. Methods, materials, literature; laboratory practice with mathematics equipment; evaluation techniques; standards; and determination of content essentials. Developing mathematics programs for specific school situations.
EDUC N523 Workshop in Elementary Modern Mathematics, Cr. 1–6. (V.T.)
Means for improving the teaching of mathematics in the elementary school. One credit is offered for each week of full-time work.
EDUC N543 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Mathematics in the Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
Designed to help the experienced teacher improve the teaching of mathematics. Opportunities will be provided for individual and group study of content, methodology, and instructional materials for modern mathematics programs.
EDUC P501 Statistical Method Applied to Education, Cr. 3.
Problems in statistical analysis, taken from education and psychology, including computation and interpretation of averages, variance, coefficients of correlation; introduction to hypothesis testing.
EDUC P503 Introduction to Research, Cr. 3.
Methods and procedures in educational research.
EDUC P507 Testing in the Classroom, Cr. 3.
Application of measurement principles in classroom testing; construction and evaluation of classroom tests; evaluation of student performance; interpretation and use of measurement data; assessment of aptitudes, achievements, and interests via standardized tests; school testing programs.
EDUC P510 Psychology in Teaching, Cr. 3.
Basic study of psychological concepts and phenomena in teaching. An analysis of representative problems and of the teacher’s assumptions about human behavior and its development. This course is intended for those working toward the master’s degree who currently are or are planning to be classroom teachers.
EDUC P514 Life Span Development: Birth to Death, Cr. 3.
A survey course of human development from infancy through old age, emphasizing the life span perspective of development. Classical stage theorists, current popular conceptions, major research findings, and educational implications for all life stages from birth to death.
EDUC P515 Child Development, Cr. 3.
Major theories and findings concerning human development from birth through the elementary years as they relate to education. Topics include physical development, intelligence, perception, language, socio-emotional development, sex-role development, moral development, early experience, research methods, and socio-developmental issues relating to education.
EDUC P516 Adolescent Development, Cr. 3.
Characteristics of growth and development in adolescents, including physical, psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional, are studied. Emphasis is given to relevance for the educational practitioner and potential for future research. Contemporary issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality, vandalism are examined. Minority and handicapped youths’ problems are studied.
EDUC P540 Learning and Cognition in Education, Cr. 3.
Survey of theoretical positions in learning and cognition, with emphasis on their relevance for the design of classroom learning situations.
EDUC P555 Emotional Development, Cr. 3.
Current approaches to the study and measurement of emotions as they relate to developmental theory, particularly stage theory. Relationship of affect and cognition. The relevance of the affective domain for teaching, parenting, and counseling/therapy.
EDUC P570 Managing Classroom Behavior, Cr. 3.
An analysis of pupil and teacher behaviors as they relate to discipline. Attention is given to the development of such skills as dealing with pupils’ problems and feelings, behavior modification, reality therapy, assertiveness in establishing and maintaining rules, and group processes. Designed for teachers, administrators, and pupil-personnel workers.
EDUC P575 Developing Human Potential, Cr. 3.
Theory and techniques of humanistic psychology as they relate to the helping professions. A variety of readings and experiences emphasize applications in human-relations skills, self-image, values, and stress management. Course assignments include applications to both personal and professional life.
EDUC R505 Workshop in Instructional Systems Technology, Cr. 1–6. (V.T.)
Topical workshops on selected media/ technology. Emphasis on demonstrations and hands-on experience. Content will vary: e.g., multi-image, microcomputers, simulations/games.
EDUC R506 Practicum in Instructional Systems Technology, Cr. 1–6.
The practical development of competencies in such components of instructional technology as administration, evaluation of materials, production, and instructional development. The practicum can be taken for 1–6 credit hours. One credit hour requires about 48 periods of laboratory and individualized work.
EDUC R523 Utilization of Audio-Visual Materials, Cr. 3.
Selection and use of major types of audio-visual materials; use of projection and audio equipment; and preparation and use of bulletin and flannel boards.
EDUC R533 Organization and Curricula Integration of Audio-Visual Media, Cr. 3.
C: R523. Discusses principles and practices in organizing, facilitating, and integrating the use of audio-visual materials in various school curricula and educational programs of youth and adult groups.
EDUC R543 Preparation of Inexpensive Instruction Materials, Class 3, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
Laboratory practice in applying such techniques as lettering, coloring, and mounting to illustrations and other materials in the preparation of pictures, maps, charts, posters, and graphs for projected and nonprojected use.
EDUC R544 Basic Instructional Photography, Cr. 3.
Basic principles, materials, and processes of photography and their application to problems of communication and the development of instructional materials.
EDUC R546 Survey of Instruction System Technology, Cr. 3.
P: a basic course in an area such as psychology or sociology. Reviews motivation, perception, and learning theory in terms of the communication and learning process, and examines the role and contributions of audio-visual communications and materials in teaching situations.
EDUC R558 Designing Instructional Video, Cr. 3.
P: R543 and R566 or consent of instructor. Design and production of videotaped instruction for education and training. Includes taping of original sequences, assembling, editing, field testing, and revision of resulting programs.
EDUC R566 Instructional Development Basics, Cr. 3.
P: R523 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the development of instructional systems. Topics surveyed include needs assessment, learner analysis, instructional analysis, specification of instructional objectives, selection of instructional strategies and media, and formative evaluation. Each student will develop and pilot-test a prototype instructional product.
EDUC R590 Research in Instructional System Technology, Cr. 1–2. (V.T.)
Individual research.
EDUC S503 Secondary School Curriculum, Cr. 3.
Designed to provide an overview for the teacher of the basic theories underlying the secondary-school curriculum and an examination of the subject areas, problems, trends, challenges for the future, and significant research in the field.
EDUC S505 The Junior High and Middle School, Cr. 3.
Role of the junior high school and middle school in American education. Total program: philosophy, functions, curriculum, guidance, activities, personnel, and administration. Not open to students who have taken
EDUC S486. EDUC S518 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Science, Cr. 3.
P: completion of an undergraduate methods course and teaching experience, or permission of instructor. Improved techniques, current literature, textbooks, free and low-cost materials, and solutions of specific practical problems confronting science teachers in the classroom and laboratory.
EDUC S519 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies, Cr. 3.
Re-studying the purposes of high school social studies, evaluating recent developments in content and instructional procedures, and developing social-studies programs for specific school situations.
EDUC S530 Junior High and Middle School Curriculum, Cr. 3.
P: S505, juniorhigh or middle-school teaching experience, or instructor’s consent. The educational program especially designed for pre- and early adolescents, with emphasis on analysis, planning, organization, and evaluation of junior-high/ middle-school curriculum and special attention to specific subject areas.
EDUC S590 Research in Secondary Education, Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
Individual research in a given subject area.
EDUC S655 Supervision of Secondary School Instruction, Cr. 3.
P: A500. The role and function of supervisors; the modern concept of supervision; techniques of supervision; improvement of teaching procedures; and new trends in organization of instruction.
EDUC W551 Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented, Cr. 3.
Develops an understanding of the nature and needs of gifted and talented individuals. Emphasizes gifted and talented identification and selection strategies, characteristics, and educational opportunities.
EDUC W553 Methods and Materials for the Gifted and Talented, Cr. 3.
Concentrates on the teaching techniques that benefit the gifted learner. Teacher and learner styles are discussed as well as those skills necessary to deal adequately with these students. The course also examines selection, development, and evaluation of materials for use with the gifted student.
EDUC W554 Creative Problem-Solving and Metacognition, Cr. 3.
Use of a variety of problem-solving processes designed to develop creative thinking and leadership in teachers and their students. Participants learn about their own abilities and the development of student abilities through associated instruction.
EDUC W560 Topical Seminar in Gifted Education, Cr. 3. (V.T.)
P: at least two courses in education for the gifted. Intensive study of selected topics pertaining to gifted and talented education. May be repeated for credit.
EDUC W595 Practicum: Gifted and Talented, Cr. 3–6.
P: at least two courses in education for the gifted. Provides supervised field experience with gifted and talented learners. Participants will plan, direct, and evaluate activities for gifted students.
EDUC X504 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties in the Classroom, Cr. 3.
P: X516 or X545. Analysis of causes of reading disabilities among students, diagnostic procedures, types of treatment, and case histories.
EDUC X515 Workshop in Elementary Reading, Cr. 1–6.
Means for improving the teaching of reading in the elementary school.
EDUC X516 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Junior High and Secondary School, Cr. 3.
For secondary teachers. The developmental reading program in secondary schools; use of reading in various curriculum areas, appraisal of reading abilities, and techniques and materials for helping reluctant and retarded readers.
EDUC X525 Practicum in Reading, Cr. 1–4.
P: X504, X516 or X545, and consent of instructor. Observation and participation in the reading clinic. Diagnostic testing, remedial teaching, compiling clinical records, and reporting to parents and schools.
EDUC X530 Topical Workshop in Reading, Cr. 1–6, Lab 0–3. (V.T.)
P: instructor’s permission. Individual and group study of special topics in reading. Means for improving the teaching of reading.
EDUC X545 Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Schools, Cr. 3.
Review of developmental reading program in the elementary school, use of reading in various curriculum areas, appraisal of reading abilities, and techniques and materials for individualized instruction.
EDUC X590 Research in Reading, Cr. 1–6, Lab 0–3. (V.T.)

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