Master of Science in Education—Teacher Education

Dr. Mandy Wallace, Graduate Program Coordinator
2323 Beeghly College of Education
330-941-3652
mlwallace06@ysu.edu

Introduction

The Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction provides advanced professional preparation for teachers.  The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies offers the Curriculum and Instruction master's program with the following specialization areas leading toward the Master of Science in Education degree.

Curriculum and Instruction specialization areas: 

  • Literacy
  • Digital Teaching and Learning
  • Teacher Leader
  • other content area offered at YSU (contact the Department of Teacher Education for additional information). This option may lead to College Credit Plus eligibility

The Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction focuses on the development of professional practitioners committed to quality teaching.  These professionals are committed to reflecting on, and applying knowledge, skills, and dispositions so that all students can learn. Central to the development of such professionals is the refinement of competencies in the areas of scholarship, teaching, leadership, communication, and interpersonal relations.  Professional practitioners are committed to the belief that all children can learn.  

For more information please contact the Teacher Education  and Leadership Studies Office at (330)-941-3251. 

Mission

The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies' mission is to empower teachers for professional prac­tice. The mission commits the faculty to a theme of critical reflective practice where candidates are engaged in activities that build on their knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective teaching.  Faculty members are committed to educating practicing professionals in the areas of: scholarship, teaching, leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal relations. 

Accreditation

The Beeghly College of Education Graduate Degree Programs were accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). http://www.ncate.org/. 

Graduate Faculty

M. Kathleen L. Cripe, Ph.D., Professor, Chair
STEM education; co-teaching

Crystal L. Ratican, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Early childhood education; early childhood intervention specialists, literacy; teacher education

Graduate Courses

EMCE 5801    Early Childhood Generalist Science    2 s.h.

By exploring science teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5, the candidates will review teaching methods of science, master the content stated in the Ohio Academic Learning Standards, find and design science programs and lessons, incorporate the national and state standards in teaching science, and strengthen the assessment methods for the science classroom instruction.

EMCE 5802    Early Childhood Generalist Math    2 s.h.

By exploring math teaching practices and technologies for grades 4-5, the candidates will review instruction and assessment methods of mathematics, and master the content stated in the Ohio 2017 Learning Standards for Mathematics, and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics.

EMCE 5803    Early Childhood Generalist Language Arts    2 s.h.

Candidates will learn language arts content and teaching methods, design integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize assessment methods for grades 4-5.

EMCE 5804    Early Childhood Generalist the Arts, Health and Fitness    1 s.h.

Knowledge and application of the Arts, Health, and Fitness related to teaching practice for grades 4-5. Candidates will review content and methods of teaching the Arts, Health, and Fitness content as stated in the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Instruction on pedagogical strategies to include these content areas in the 4-5 curriculum.

EMCE 5805    Early Childhood Generalist Social Studies    2 s.h.

Candidates will learn social studies content, teaching methods, design integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize assessment methods for grades 4-5.

EMCE 5811    Early Childhood Generalist: Math and Science    3 s.h.

By exploring math and science teaching practice for grades 4-5, the candidates will review teaching methods of math and science, master the contents stated in the Ohio Academic Standards, find and design math and science programs and lessons and strengthen the assessment methods for the classroom instruction.
Prereq.: Upper division status.

EMCE 5812    Integrated Language Arts and Social Studies for 4th and 5th Grades    3 s.h.

Candidates will learn language arts and social studies teaching methods, design integrated lessons, incorporate state and national standards, and utilize assessment methods for grades 4-5.
Prereq.: Upper division status.

EMCE 5816    Diagnosis and Remediation of Elementary School Mathematics    2 s.h.

In-depth study of diagnosis and remediation as they affect the elementary school mathematics program. Includes discussions, field trips, demonstrations and laboratory work.
Prereq.: Admission to COE upper-division status.

EMCE 5854    Middle School Theory and Practice    3 s.h.

Students will analyze and reflect on major concepts, research, and theories about the physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development of students in grades 4-9 and research information concerning the historic, philosophical, and organizational components of middle level schools, including program assessment and evaluation of learning environments.

EMCE 5888    Topical Seminar    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of reading not covered in depth in other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate studies.

EMCE 5900B    Workshop Assessment    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900C    Workshop Genre Study    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900D    Workshop Content Focus    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900E    Workshop Professional Development    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900F    Workshop Diverse Learner Class    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900G    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 1    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900H    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 4-5 Mathematics    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900I    Workshop Art of Teaching and Instruction    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900J    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 2    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900K    Workshop Moving from RTI in Theory    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900L    Workshop Co Teaching    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900M    Workshop Model Classrooms in a Balanced Literacy Framework    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900N    Workshop Formative Assessment    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900O    Workshop K to 3 Academy    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900P    Workshop Mean Tech Int for Elem 3    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900Q    Workshop Literacy Learn Principals    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900R    Workshop Structured Language Instruction 1    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900S    Workshop Language Instruction II    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900T    Workshop Mentoring for Resident Educ    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900U    Workshop Analyzing Plan Guide Readng    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900V    Workshop Sup Guide Rd thru Shared Rd    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900W    Workshop Integrated Units 1    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900X    Workshop Redefining Ohio    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900Y    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 4-5 English    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5900Z    Workshop Impact 1    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901A    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 5-8 Math    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901B    Middle School Science and Technology    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901C    Workshop Integrating World Music El Mid Curriculum    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901D    Workshop 4 to 8 Academy    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901E    Workshop Smartboard Training    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901F    Workshop Gifted Learners: Aligning Purposeful Instruction    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901G    Workshop Curriculum Map Gr 3 Reading    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901H    Workshop Get Wired With Technology    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901I    Workshop Literacy Connection    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901J    Literacy Collaboratve Intermed    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901K    A Balanced Literacy Program    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901L    Workshop K to 12 Gifted    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901M    Guid Rd Rd Proc K to 4    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901N    Entry Year Tch Induction Program    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901O    Workshop Mentoring and Transition Program    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901P    Workshop Social Studies Content Area Readng    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901Q    Workshop Gifted Learners: Aligning Purposeful Instruction    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901R    Workshop Professional Learning Comm    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901S    Coaching Effective Assessment Practice    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901T    Coaching in Diverse Classrooms    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901U    Advanced Literacy Research    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901V    Bridges to Diversity Leader Forum    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901W    Workshop Change for Common Cause    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901X    Curr Created Conceptually    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901Y    Focus Adolescent Grade 3 to 6    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5901Z    Focus Adolescent Grade 7 to 10    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902    Early/Middle Childhood Education Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902A    Workshop Meaningful Technology Integration with Common Standards in Math    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902B    Workshop Meaningful Technology Integration with Common Core Standards in Science    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902C    Workshop Meaningful Technology Integration with Common Core Standards in Social Studies    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902D    Grades 3-5 Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902E    Workshop Curriculum Mapping    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902F    Workshop Step 1: Foundations of Reading Instruction    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902G    Workshop Integrating Technology    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902H    Adolescent Literacy    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902I    SIRI R    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902K    SIRI Adolescent Literature Gr 4 to 6    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902L    Engaging Fun Interest Soc Stds    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902M    NBPTS Pre-Candidacy Workshop    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902N    Bridging Preschool to K    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902O    Implmnt Invest Math    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902P    Workshop Adolescent Literacy Content Area Part 2    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902Q    Workshop Literacy Lead Way in 21st Century    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902R    Workshop Writing Demands of Common Core Assessment    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902S    Workshop ELA Lit Cont Stand Hist SS    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902T    Building a Better Reader    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902U    Developmental Writing K to 4    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902V    OMAP Module 3 Data Analysis    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902W    OMAP Math Acad Proj Algebra Md    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902X    SIRI Follow Up Adolescents Gr 4 to 12    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902Y    OMAP Algebra 3 to 6 Follow Up    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 5902Z    Schools and Health    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study of selected topics, issues, or problems of current interest in early and/or middle childhood education. Grading is S/U. May be repeated.

EMCE 6918    Elementary School Mathematics Programs    3 s.h.

An analysis of past and present programs of elementary school mathematics; evaluation of programs, including a consideration of adequacy of content, recognition of mathematics as a system, and provision of number experiences for the learner.

EMCE 6919    Social Studies Programs in the Elementary School    3 s.h.

Objectives of elementary school social studies programs in terms of current needs; adaptation of materials of instruction in terms of the social science skills; evaluation of student progress; critical analysis of methods of improving instruction in social studies.

EMCE 6920    Elementary School Science Programs    3 s.h.

Focus on the objectives for science education in the elementary school; the elementary school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary school science curriculum; process and inquiry in the elementary school science program; teacher education; educational media; and the evaluation of science teaching.

EMCE 6921    Issues, Problems, Developments, and Curriculum in Elementary Education    3 s.h.

A study of recent trends in elementary school organization and instruction (non-graded units, team teaching, middle schools, etc.) Developing an understanding of the meaning of curriculum at the elementary level, evidence of need for curricular changes, influences of society on curriculums, exploration of current status and trends; and the role of teacher and administrator in curriculum appraisal and development.

EMCE 7042    Professional Development for Classroom Teacher Educators    2 s.h.

A restricted professional development course for classroom teacher educators invited to supervise the instructional program of student teachers and field experience students. The course concentrates on developing analytical observation, conferencing, evaluation, and supervision skills based on scientific knowledge and theoretical constructs.
Prereq.: Invitation from YSU and endorsement from home school district to serve as a classroom teacher educator.
Cross-Listed: SPED 7042 and SED 7042.

TCED 5888    Topical Seminar    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888A    Topical Seminar: OAE APK Review    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888B    ST Clsrm mgt urban,suburb, rur    1-3 s.h.

Classroom management for urban, suburban and rural settings. Restrictions: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
Prereq.: none.

TCED 5888C    Topical Seminar: OAE Content Review    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888D    Topical Seminar: Extended Field Experience    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888E    Seminar edTPA Review    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888F    Topical Seminar: Foreign Language    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888G    Topical Seminar Foreign Language    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888J    Topical Seminar Introduction to African American Education    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888N    Topical Seminar Learning Abroad    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses. 1-3 s.h.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888P    Topical Seminar Science Solar Cookers    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888R    Topical Seminar OAE Reading Review    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888S    Topical Seminar Study Abroad Czech Republic    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888T    Topical Seminar Test Review    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5888Y    Topical Seminar Student Teaching Study Abroad: Cultural Perspective    1-3 s.h.

Examination of issues related to the teaching of early childhood education, middle childhood education, special education, multi-age education, family and consumer vocational education, or adolescent/young adult education not covered in depth of other courses.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division status in COE or admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991    Seminar in Teacher Education    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991A    Seminar Science Solar Cookers    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991B    Seminar Integrated Technology Tools    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991C    Seminar Technology    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991D    Seminar Education Manufacturing Workplace    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991E    Seminar Tech Topics    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991F    Seminar Mentor Text Academy MS/HS Grades 6-12    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991I    Seminar Tech Int Com Core St SSt V    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991K    Seminar K-12 Specialists' Course of Study    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991L    Seminar Universal Design for Learning    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5991M    Seminar Value Added    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992    Seminar in Teacher Education    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992B    Seminar Blending Literacy and Science Together with Technology    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992C    Seminar Co-Teaching in the 21st Century    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992D    Seminar Google Drive 101    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992E    Seminar Google Drive 101    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992F    Seminar Google Sites    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992G    Seminar Googling with Eric Curts    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992H    Seminar Introduction to iPads in the Classroom    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992I    Seminar K-5 ELA with Content Area Integration    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992K    Seminar K-12 Administrative Leadership Workshop    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992P    Seminar Writing an O.S.C.A.R.    1-5 s.h.

S.C.A.R. Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992R    Seminar Make it, Tech it, Take it!    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992S    Seminar Teaching ELL Students    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992T    Seminar Teaching 21st Century Gifted Learners    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5992W    Seminar Trauma Informed Care    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993    Seminar in Teacher Education    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993A    Seminar K12 Google Drive 101    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993B    Seminar K12 Special Ed    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993C    Seminar K12 Google Drive 101    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993D    Seminar 5 to 12    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993E    Seminar K12 Admin Leader    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993F    Seminar Mean Tech Int Com Core SS    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993G    Seminar K12 Google Clsrm Adv Tools    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993H    Seminar K12 HQPD Gft Srv GenEd Set    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993I    Seminar K12 Fine Arts    1-5 s.h.

TCED 5993J    Seminar K12 World Languages    1-5 s.h.

TCED 5993K    Seminar K12 Fam Consumer Sci    1-5 s.h.

TCED 5993L    Sem K12 Health Physical Educ    1-5 s.h.

TCED 5993M    Seminar in Teacher Education Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993N    Seminar in Teacher Education Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993O    Seminar Utilizing SIOP Model: Meeting Needs of English Learners    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993R    Seminar Preparing our EL Classrooms for 2016-2017    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993S    Seminar Movers Shakers Literacy 1    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993T    Seminar Movers Shakers Literacy Lesson Planning    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993V    Seminar Digging into Ohio’s Accountability Measures    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993W    Seminar St Lrng Obj Specialist Tch    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 5993X    Seminar Assessment Lit ELA Classrm    1-5 s.h.

Various topics of current value in teacher education as selected by faculty. Grading is S/U.
Prereq.: Admission to College of Graduate Studies.

TCED 6901    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Assessment Center    3 s.h.

The participants of this course will practice for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Assessment Center entries, which emphasize content knowledge. Participants will learn how to assess their own content knowledge. They will continue to write their NBPTS portfolio entries with direction from the professor, an NBCT mentor, and feedback from peers. Helpful aids, techniques, technology, and resources will be accessed.
Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching, NBPTS candidate.

TCED 6902    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Portfolio Development    4 s.h.

The participants of this course will write their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards portfolio with direction from the professor, an NBCT mentor, and feedback from peers. Helpful aids, techniques, and resources will be accessed. Participants will learn how to assess their own teaching and how to best represent themselves through writing, evidence, artifacts, and videotapes.
Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching, NBPTS candidate.

TCED 6903    National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Advanced Candidacy    1 s.h.

The participants of this course need an additional year in obtaining National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification and want to take advantage of guidance in demonstrating they are accomplished teachers. This course allows candidates to choose either a portfolio or an assessment center entry to intensely address, as it helps candidates analyze the development needed to clearly, consistently, and convincingly address the NBPTS entry in writing.
Prereq.: Baccalaureate degree, three years of teaching, currently teaching, NBPTS advanced candidate.

TCED 6905    Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning    3 s.h.

Digital teaching and learning is much more than knowing some great apps for the smart board or iPad. It is understanding a new paradigm that promotes a new pedagogy. It takes educators beyond the formal traditional classroom of lecture and paper/pencil into an interactive, student-centered environment. This course will introduce students to the paradigm of digital teaching and learning and provide the framework and foundation for change within districts and classrooms to meet 21st century learning.

TCED 6906    Designing Curriculum for the 21st Century Learner    3 s.h.

What does curriculum in the 21st century look like? How does the thinking paradigm differ from the traditional curriculum model? This course will build on the Introduction to Digital Teaching and Learning by introducing students to models of digital teaching that transform curriculum into the 21st century digital learning. Students will explore the process of unlearning traditional teaching methods and explore the shift to personalized, entrepreneur learning.
Prereq.: TCED 6905.

TCED 6907    Literacy for Digital Teaching and Learning    3 s.h.

Technology takes us out of a traditional form of literacy. Today, students are bombarded with tons of information and resources that effectively builds knowledge and skill for endless topics through the Internet. This course will explore the topic of digital literacy and support a knowledge-base that helps students in k-12 classrooms develop an ability to use digital technology to find information and critically evaluate that information's authority and relevance.

TCED 6908    Digital Learning Environments    3 s.h.

This course will provide students with learning experiences that explore what a classroom for digital learning looks and feels like. Students will be able to understand and be able to develop a variety of digital learning environments including; flipped class-times, blended learning environments, and online, distance education.

TCED 6910    Leadership for the 21st-Century    3 s.h.

This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to provide leadership, developing the skills needed to become agents of change. The student will learn to lead and create classrooms, schools, and community organization where innovation, creativity, and technology is used to support learning environments that are engaging, supportive, and transformational.

TCED 6911    Coding for Educators    3 s.h.

Participants in this course will learn computational thinking, introductory computer programming, and technology integration for content courses. Participants will design three apps from start to finish, and leave the course with an instructional segment they can then implement into their curriculum.

TCED 6912    Gaming for Educators    3 s.h.

Participants in this course will develop instructional practices that rely on video games, and gaming techniques. Video games will be evaluated for inquiry skills, narrative potential, and content delivery. Video games are uniquely positioned to support student learning, as they serve multiple purposes and can be very engaging.

TCED 6932    Action Research in Urban and Rural Education    3 s.h.

This course focuses on action research as it applies to urban and rural education. Topics include reflecting to identify a problem, reviewing literature, planning and implementing interventions, data collection and analysis strategies, and sharing outcomes with others. Course may be offered onsite, online, or as a combination of both. Field experience in an appropriate educational setting is required.
Prereq.: Admission to School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TCED 6933    Brain Based Teaching and Learning    3 s.h.

This course is a critical appraisal of learning and teaching. Each learner constructs his/her brain as learning occurs. Teachers reconsider their practices in light of the science of learning research provided by education, neuroscience and socio-psychology. Course may be offered onsite, online, or as a combination of both.
Prereq.: Admission to School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TCED 6936    Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction to Improve Learning    3 s.h.

Focus on the instructional design process from a practical perspective. Emphasis on planning the curriculum to include content analysis, learning objectives, instructional strategies, and measurement of student achievement.

TCED 6940    Foundations of STEM Education Theory to Practice    3 s.h.

Introduction to STEM education. Study of the history, foundation, and underlying principles of STEM education. Additional topics include: an inclusive mission engaging diversity in STEM education, STEM careers, and STEM as a part of the P-12 curriculum.

TCED 6941    Engineering and Technology Inquiry    3 s.h.

Introduction to principles of engineering and technology. Inquiry-based instruction using projects to solve engineering related problems with focus on implementation in the P-12 classroom.
Prereq.: TCED 6940.

TCED 6942    Environmental Inquiry    3 s.h.

The topics will include energy and material balances, ecosystems, sustainability, water quality regulations and standards, stream hydraulics, introduction to water supply and treatment and wastewater treatment and techniques of solid waste and hazardous waste management.
Prereq.: TCED 6940.

TCED 6943    STEM Integration in the P-12 Classroom    3 s.h.

Study of integration of STEM into the P-12 classroom through an innovative, integrated curriculum with multiple opportunities for P-12 students to engage in authentic, inquiry-based learning and design thinking.

TCED 6944    A Global Perspective    3 s.h.

Understanding of skills needed to compete in the global economy, and how STEM contributes to this. Focus on 21st century skills, persistence, inquiry, communication, creativity, and collaboration. P-12 STEM project development.

TCED 6945    STEM Leadership    3 s.h.

Focus on implementation of a STEM program to prepare students with STEM skills for college and career success. Physical environment, necessary resources, administrative and community buy-in and support. Grant writing for STEM education.

TCED 6946    Supervision of Instruction    3 s.h.

A course dealing with the supervision of classroom teachers and other personnel for those aspiring to be principals or supervisors. Classroom observation systems, professional development programs, accountability models, and common staff relationship problems are examined.

TCED 6951    Interpersonal Communications for Educators    3 s.h.

Techniques of communicating effectively with teachers, administrators, nonteaching personnel, pupils, and parents. Organizing the overall communications programs within the school. Related problems.
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TCED 6959    Law and Ethics for the Classroom Teacher    3 s.h.

Examination of the legal, ethical, and civic dimensions and interrelations in teaching and schooling from the standpoint of the roles of the teacher and student.
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TCED 6999    Proactive Grantseeking    3 s.h.

Study of recent trends in grantseeking (values-based grantseeking, proactive grants systems, looping, etc.); developing an understanding of the grants marketplace; developing and refining grant-winning ideas; examining the role of teacher, administrator, and community members in grantseeking; using advisory committees/advocacy groups; writing grant proposals; government and private funding sources; choosing the correct marketplace; and follow-up procedures.

TCED 7032    Advanced Supervision and Leadership    3 s.h.

Practitioner-based supervision in education, from research and theory in education, business, and the applied behavioral sciences with emphasis on supervision, coaching, mentoring, teacher leadership, and planning professional development.

TCED 8101    Adult Learning: Theories and Techniques for College Teaching    3 s.h.

This course focuses on theory and practice related to working with adult learners in higher education and in professional development contexts. Issues related to the design, development, evaluation, and assessment of college instruction, student affairs, services, and professional development programs will be the primary content of the course.

TEMC 6938    Early Adolescent Characteristics and Educational Program Needs    3 s.h.

Application of research and theories about the physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development of ten- to 15-year- olds to middle grade instructional decisions. Students will reflect upon and analyze policy and program implications based on developmental principles and investigate effective collaboration with family and others involved with the age group. Includes field inquiry.

TEMC 6939    Organizational Components of Middle Level Schools    3 s.h.

Reflection on theory and research information concerning the historic, philosophical, and organizational components of middle-level schools, including program assessment and evaluation of learning environments for appropriateness to early adolescent learners.
Prereq.: TEMC 6938.

TEMC 6940    Inquiry into Current Issues in Middle-Level Education    1-3 s.h.

Application of previously acquired knowledge, critical thinking, inquiry techniques, including Internet searches, and collaborative synthesis strategies to significant middle-level education problems. Cohort inquiry team participants will present a multimedia reform proposal. May be repeated.
Prereq.: TEMC 6938 and TEMC 6939.

TEMC 6941    Pedagogy Appropriate for Early Adolescent Learners    3 s.h.

A course linking the learning needs of early adolescents with a variety of curricular and instructional approaches and assessments. Students will reflect on pedagogical theories and research on ways to integrate middle-level curriculum and promote learning construction by students, participate in professional collaboration, investigate alternative assessment techniques, and design an action research project to apply their understanding.
Prereq.: TEMC 6940.

TEMC 6942    Action Research: Pedagogy Appropriate for Early Adolescent Learners    3 s.h.

A culminating middle-grade-level classroom teacher research project implementing the design of the study organized in TEMC 6941. Students will review authentic assessment literature, collect and analyze evaluation data collaboratively with students, interpret results, and propose improvements.
Prereq.: TEMC 6941.

TEMC 6943    Field Experience: Service Learning and School-Community Collaboration    3 s.h.

Field experience study of middle-grade-level school-community collaboration and opportunities for service learning to promote healthy development of early adolescents. Participants design, administer, and analyze an interview survey and propose a collaborative model for interaction.

TEMC 6950    Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers 1    3 s.h.

Integrates mathematics content, mathematics pedagogy, and results from mathematics education research through direct instruction and inquiry-based experiences with manipulative materials and technology. Develops conceptual foundations through topics of number, number sense, and measurement; operations, functions, patterns, and algebra; and mathematical processes. Field experience in a middle grades learning environment is required.
Prereq.: Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than mathematics.

TEMC 6951    Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers 2    3 s.h.

Integrates mathematics content, mathematics pedagogy, and results from mathematics education research through direct instruction and inquiry-based experiences with manipulative materials and technology. Develops conceptual foundations through topics of geometry, measurement, and spatial sense; data analysis and probability; and mathematical processes.
Prereq.: Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than mathematics, TEMC 6950.

TEMC 6952    Science for Middle School Teachers 1    3 s.h.

Using NSES/NSTA/NCATE and Ohio Standards as the framework, candidates engage in a purposefully integrated in-depth exploration of science content and pedagogy appropriate for middle grades teachers. Topics include content, inquiry, general skills of teaching, curriculum, assessment, safety and welfare, and professional growth. Experiences that integrate science content with processes and problem-solving skills for achieving life-long learning and science literacy will be emphasized. Portions of the course may be offered on-site, on-line, or as a combination of both. Field experience in a middle grades learning environment is required.
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research and Middle Childhood Licensure area(s) other than science.

TEMC 6953    Science for Middle School Teachers 2    3 s.h.

Using NSES/NSTA/NCATE and Ohio Standards as the framework, candidates engage in a purposefully integrated in-depth exploration of science content and pedagogy appropriate for middle grades teachers. Topics include content, nature of science, issues, science in the community, and professional growth. Experiences that integrate science content with processes and problem-solving skills for achieving life-long learning and scientific literacy will be emphasized. Portions of the course may be offered on-site, on-line, or as a combination of both. Field experience in a middle grades learning environment is required.
Prereq.: Admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research and Middle Childhood Licensure in area(s) other than science.

TEMC 6954    Middle School: Theory, Research, and Practices    3 s.h.

Major concepts, research, and theories about the physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development of students in grades 4-9. Research historical, philosophical, and organizational components of middle grades schools, including program assessment and evaluation of learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on research and position statements from National Middle School Association. Students will design an action research project to apply their understanding.
Prereq.: Admission to School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TEMC 6955    Field Experience: Middle Years School/Community Collaboration    3 s.h.

Field experience study of middle grades level school/community collaboration and opportunities for service learning to promote healthy development of early adolescents. Additional research into current issues and challenges facing middle schools today. Participants design, administer, and analyze an interview and survey instrument and propose a collaborative service learning model.
Prereq.: Admission to School of Graduate Studies and Research.

TERG 6922    Organizing and Managing Diverse Literacy Environments    3 s.h.

An examination of the physical and social contexts of diverse literacy environments that integrate foundational knowledge, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, use of research-based instructional practices, curriculum materials, and assessment-based decision-making.

TERG 6923    Literacy and Phonics Instruction    3 s.h.

An investigation of the philosophy, principles, and practices of reading (including phonemic and phonetic developments) and language arts instruction. An examination and application of formal and informal assessment procedures as well as an investigation of the language learning needs of diverse populations.

TERG 6924    Content Literacy    3 s.h.

Teachers will engage in reflective practice—exploring various modes such as technical, intuitive, critical, and ethical reflection—as they develop instructional approaches that connect students with texts and enhance their teaching strategies.

TERG 6926    Reading and Language Arts Assessment    3 s.h.

Through data analysis instructional plans that include evidence-based strategies, and a structured literacy approach will be developed to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with dyslexia, within a MTSS framework.
Prereq.: TERG 6923.

TERG 6927    Practicum: Coaching for Effective Literacy Instruction    3 s.h.

Students will critically examine the role of literacy coaches, explore the impact of leadership and school culture on coaching success, and evaluate the effectiveness of student-centered and alternative coaching models. Emphasis is placed on designing and implementing evidence-based strategies to enhance literacy instruction, support teacher professional growth, and improve student literacy outcomes. Practicum Hours Required.
Prereq.: TERG 6923, TERG 6924, TERG 6926.

TERG 6928    Practicum: Case Study in Reading and Language Arts    3 s.h.

Field/Clinical Experience Required: 30 hours.
Prereq.: TERG 6923, TERG 6926.

TERG 6970    Coaching in Diverse Classrooms    2 s.h.

The focus of this course is on the preparation of literacy specialists to coach teachers in the implementation of culturally responsive instruction for diverse learners. This population includes special needs, culturally and linguistically diverse students. Emphasis will be placed on connections between current theory, research, and instructional practice.

TERG 6971    Pedagogy of Effective Literacy Instruction    2 s.h.

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of instructional practices, methods, and curriculum materials, including technology, that support effective reading and writing instruction. Candidates integrate their knowledge and dispositions regarding curriculum, instructional practices, curricular materials, assessment, and evaluation to create literate environments that foster both reading and writing in all students.
Prereq.: TERG 6970.

TERG 6972    Coaching for Effective Assessment Practice    2 s.h.

Designed for reading specialists, this course teaches knowledge, skills, and dispositions in school-based professional development and coaching on K-12 reading assessment concepts and skills.
Prereq.: TERG 6971.

TERG 6973    Professional Development in Literacy    2 s.h.

An introduction to research and knowledge bases related to teacher professional development from a variety of perspectives. Examines coaching as one venue of supporting teacher professional development.
Prereq.: TERG 6972.

TERG 6974    Advanced Action Research in Literacy    2 s.h.

Intro to literacy research as an integral part of professional development. Builds candidate understanding of a variety of literacy research paradigms, supports engagement in inquiry to significantly advance candidates' understanding of literacy, and provides opportunities for candidates to collaborate with other literacy professionals to advance understanding of evidence-based practice.
Prereq.: TERG 6973.

TERG 6975    Internship 1    4 s.h.

Culminating activity supporting and integrating accomplishment of the Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I-VII. School-based practicum providing group and individual professional development to colleagues for continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Diagnostic reading and writing clinical experiences focus on data-based decision making to inform professional development provided in both group and individual settings (coaching).
Prereq.: TERG 6971.

TERG 6976    Internship 2    4 s.h.

Continuation of the culminating activity supporting and integrating accomplishment of the Literacy Specialist Endorsement Standards I-VII. School-based practicum providing group and individual professional development to colleagues for continuous improvement of literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Diagnostic reading and writing clinical experiences focus on data-based decision making to inform professional development provided in both group and individual settings (coaching).
Prereq.: TERG 6975.