Courses in Secondary Education (EDSC)

EDSC 011 - Ed Tech in Sec Ed Classroom

Students are introduced to a variety of uses for information technology in education with particular applications to stimulate and manage a student-centered classroom.

Credits: 3

EDSC 050 - Exploring Education

Introduction to philosophical, psychological, sociological questions basic to teaching and learning. Exploration of beliefs and understandings about personal learning and the field of education.

Credits: 3

EDSC 055 - Special Topics

Credits: 1 to 6

EDSC 197 - Readings & Research

Credits: 1 to 4

EDSC 200 - Contemporary Issues

Designed so that its content and structure may accommodate special issues not especially appropriate within the boundaries of an existing course. Prerequisites: Twelve hours in education and related areas.

Credits: 3

EDSC 207 - Adolscnt Dev:Ed/Psy Perspec

In depth examination of developmental and learning theory with applications for teaching in secondary settings. Core activities: exploration of personalization in education and service learning. Co-requisites: EDFS 203/EDSC 209

Credits: 3

EDSC 209 - Practicum in Teaching

Field-experience in secondary setting. Focus on school culture and student needs while documenting effectiveness in one-on-one teaching. Professional attributes/dispositions are critically assessed. Pre/co-requisites: EDFS 203/EDSC 207

Credits: 3 or 4

EDSC 215 - Reading in Secondary Schools

Theory and methods of reading/writing explored in the context of literacy. Focus on reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking across disciplines. Cultural contexts explored. Pre/co-requisite: EDSC 216.

Credits: 3

EDSC 216 - Curr,Instr&Assmt Sec Schl Tchr

Development of methods related to secondary school teaching. Study and application of constructivist learning theory, differentiation, authentic assessment in planning. Focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration. Co-requisite: EDSC 215.

Credits: 3

EDSC 225 - Tchg Soc Studies in Sec Schls

Includes multiple teaching modes, questioning techniques, micro-teaching laboratory, analysis of historical content to determine students' prerequisite cognitive skills and processes for construction of historical scenarios. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of education and related areas.

Credits: 3

EDSC 226 - Teaching Internship

Collaboration with professional teachers in design and implementation of effective instruction, with special focus on developing programs in a high school setting. Prerequisites: EDSC 203, EDSC 207, EDSC 209, EDSC 215, EDSC 216 and Special Methods

Credits: 8 to 12

EDSC 227 - Tchng Science in Sec Schls

Consideration of science curricula and instructional strategies for grades 7-12. Topics may include: teaching science as problem solving, research in science teaching, affective education through science. Prerequisites: Twelve hours in education and related areas or permission.

Credits: 3

EDSC 230 - Teaching for Results

Analysis of planning, curriculum design, teaching, evaluation and classroom management from the perspective of research and practice. Individual tasks culminate in production of a licensure portfolio. Co-requisite: EDSC 226.

Credits: 3

EDSC 240 - Teach English:Secondary School

Approaches to teaching composition, literature, and the English language in secondary school. Prerequisites: Acceptance into licensure program.

Credits: 3

EDSC 257 - Tchg Math in Secondary Schools

Contemporary secondary school mathematics curricula and instructional strategies for grades 7-12. Topics may include problem solving, research in mathematics education, use of calculators and computers, manipulatives, and evaluation. Prerequisites: Twelve hours in education and related areas or permission.

Credits: 3

EDSC 259 - Tchg Foreign Lang in Sec Schls

An overview of language teaching methodology. The learning/ teaching process as it relates to language learning; techniques used in the teaching and testing of second language skills and culture. Prerequisite: Acceptance into licensure program.

Credits: 3

EDSC 295 - Lab Experience

Supervised field work designed to give students experience in specialized areas for their professional development. Prerequisite: Permission of the Coordinator of Professional Laboratory Experiences.

Credits: 1 to 6

EDSC 397 - Problems in Education

Individual work on a research problem selected by the student in consultation with a staff member. Prerequisite: Twelve hours in education and related areas; endorsement by a sponsoring faculty member.

Credits: 1 to 6