Jun 28, 2024  
2016-2017 General Catalog 
    
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Course Numbers and Descriptions


 

Teacher Education and Leadership

  
  • TEAL 6610 - Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for the Middle Grades


    3 credits

    Integrates current approaches to curriculum design with instructional models and assessment of learning appropriate for grades 5-9. To receive credit for 6610, graduate students design and implement an action research project related to curricular or pedagogical interests, then share their findings in class. Project will include review of literature related to student’s interest.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 6600 

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 4610 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 6620 - Service Learning Applications for the Middle Grades


    3 credits

    Examines literature related to service learning for the middle grades and application of service learning in curriculum.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 4620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 6630 - Methods for Teaching Middle Level Mathematics


    3 credits

    Teaching methods course for elementary teachers seeking a middle-level (Level II) mathematics endorsement.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Satisfactory completion of MATH 1210  and ELED 4060  or an equivalent elementary mathematics methods course

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 4630 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 6700 - Improvement of Science Instruction


    3 credits

    For practicing elementary and middle-school teachers or those seeking alternative licensure in science education. Survey of current research in science education and strategies for implementing best practice in classroom settings. Considers a Science/Technology/Society approach to teaching science, as well as the use of action research to improve practice.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 6710 - Diversity in Education


    3 credits

    Analyzes the role of education in a culturally and linguistically diverse society. Examines the place multicultural education and inclusive pedagogies have in advancing educational equity and social justice. Explores multiple ways educators work with and for transnational communities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
  
  • TEAL 6720 - Practicum in Science Instruction


    1 credit

    Optional practicum to be taken semester following enrollment in TEAL 6700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $50.00
  
  • TEAL 6735 - Systems of Language and Literacy for English Learners


    3

    This course examines major, concepts, theories and research in second language acquisition and literacy in the classroom. These explorations address how to create classrooms that foster linguistically rich environments that promote culturally responsive and effective teaching for English language learners.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Effective Term
    Fall 2016
  
  • TEAL 6740 - School Law


    3 credits

    Acquaints students with legal issues relating to public education. Considers rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and educational practitioners. Relates these rights to school programs and operations as determined by state and federal laws and court decisions.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6750 - Improvement of Mathematics Instruction


    2 credits

    Examines advanced concepts in curriculum theory and methods of teaching mathematics in the elementary and middle school.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ELED 4060  or teaching experience in elementary or middle school

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 6755 - Family and Community Involvement for ELs


    3

    Students will understand the role and contribution of family and community in the cognitive, linguistic and social development of students. Candidates provide support and advocacy for ELs and their families and understand the history, laws, and policies of ESL teaching. 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: spring
    Effective Term
    Fall 2016
  
  • TEAL 6770 - ESOL Instructional Strategies in the Content Areas


    3 credits

    Focuses on methods which help English language learners in content-area classrooms to increase academic learning and integration into the larger school community.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into a teacher education program

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 4770 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
  
  • TEAL 6780 - Assessment for Language Learners


    3 credits

    Explores principles and techniques for developing, analyzing, and interpreting assessment measures for English language learners, including oral, writing, reading, and content-area assessment, as well as assessments used in public schools.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into a teacher education program

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 4780 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
  
  • TEAL 6785 - Instructional Practices for English Learners


    3

    This course focuses on culturally responsive teaching and instructional practices to support English learners’ language development and scholastic achievement across subjects, grades, and levels of proficiencies.

    Effective Term
    Spring 2017
  
  • TEAL 6800 - Improvement of Social Studies Instruction


    3 credits

    Emphasizes contemporary research and practice related to K-12 social studies programs. Examines curriculum and methods of instruction surrounding topics such as the interrelationships between global education, multicultural education, and civic education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ELED 4050  or teaching experience in elementary or middle school

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 6840 - Workshop: Intermountain Conference on Education of the Gifted and Talented


    1-2 credits

    Provides instruction by leading national authorities in gifted and talented education, as well as networking with educators of the gifted from throughout the Intermountain West.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 6850 - Introduction to Leadership in Student Affairs/Higher Education


    3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to leadership roles in higher education and student affairs agencies and environments.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6860 - Legal and Policy Issues in Higher Education


    3 credits

    This course introduces students to legal and policy issues in higher education and student affairs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 6880 - Internship in Higher Education/Student Affairs


    3 credits

    This course provides an internship experience in higher education and student affairs agencies and environments.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6900 - Independent Study


    0.5-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6910 - Independent Research


    0.5-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6930 - Supervision and Administrative Internship Seminar


    2 credits

    Jointly (with   ) provides experience (minimum 250 hours) in supervision and administration in elementary and secondary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders. Registration includes weekly seminar.  

    Pass/Fail only.
    Campus: Main campus and Regional Campuses
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • TEAL 6940 - Supervision and Administrative Internship


    1-4 credits

    Jointly (with   ) provides experience (minimum 200 hours) in supervision and administration in elementary and secondary school settings as they relate to the performances of the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders.

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only.
    Campus: Main campus and Regional Campuses
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6945 - Supervision and Administration Internship


    3 credits

    Provides experience in supervision and administration in school systems.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6960 - Master’s Creative Project


    3 credits

    Individually directed creative project, with a focus closely related to coursework or to area of teaching specialization.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval Only students pursuing the Plan B MEd option should enroll in this course

    Pass/Fail Only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • TEAL 6970 - Thesis


    3-6 credits

    Individually directed work in thesis writing, with guidance from committee chair. Designed for use on MA and MS degrees only.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 6980 - Portfolio Project


    1-3 credits

    Individually directed portfolio for students in the MEd Program. Designed for students to integrate and apply concepts learned in the master’s program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • TEAL 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7000 - Student Teaching Supervision


    1-3 credits

    Considers ways and means of providing desirable experiences for student teachers in the public schools. Analysis of roles of classroom teacher and college supervisor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • TEAL 7010 - Critical Issues in Education


    3 credits

    Introduces graduate students to critical issues affecting K-12 curriculum, schools, students, and teachers. Course members will engage in inquiry to problematize contemporary issues in K-12 schools and investigate possible alternatives.
     

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6010 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 7015 - Orientation to Educational Research


    1 credit

    An introduction to department faculty and the expectations for consuming and evaluating educational research.  Students meet and learn of the research activities of department faculty and review examples of educational research.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Even Years
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • TEAL 7020 - Foundations and Change in Early Childhood Education


    3 credits

    Survey course designed to acquaint professionals with historical and philosophical foundations of early childhood education, leading to examination of contemporary trends and issues.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7050 - Theories of Instructional Supervision


    3 credits

    Provided between master’s and doctoral versions.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6050 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
  
  • TEAL 7055 - Internship in Program Evaluation


    1-6 credits

    Experience in practical aspects of program evaluation through planned, supervised evaluation project participation approved by student’s supervisory committee.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7060 - Assessment and Data Issues for Instructional Leaders


    3 credits

    This course is a doctoral level class which extends and enriches some of the concepts of the TEAL 6540  course Data Based Decision Making. Students will also focus more on quality research methods for data and assessment analysis and study the impact it has for instructional leaders.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Effective Term
    Fall 2015
  
  • TEAL 7065 - Internship in Research


    1-6 credits

    Experience in conducting research through planned, supervised research project participation approved by student’s supervisory committee.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7090 - Theories of Organizational Leadership in Education


    3 credits

    Introduces prospective school administrators to theories of organizational behavior and practices of managing and leading people within the context of the school organization. Differentiated syllabi provided between master’s and doctoral versions.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6090 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer, Fall
  
  • TEAL 7100 - Practices of Instructional Supervision


    2 credits

    Application of instructional supervisory theories and practices of supervisory behaviors as they relate to improvement of instruction.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 7050 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 7150 - Curriculum Theory


    3 credits

    Examines the origins and development of major historical and contemporary curriculum theories. Considers how these theories affect the organization of the school, while also affecting the lives and work of teachers, administrators, students, and the community.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 6150 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer, Odd Numbered Years
  
  • TEAL 7300 - Historical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Education


    3 credits

    Examines relationship of modern school in terms of historical, cultural, and social foundations of education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 6410 , TEAL 7020 /TEAL 6020 , or instructor permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7310 - Teaching-Learning Foundations in Education


    3 credits

    Seminar in which learning theories and teaching models/skills are demonstrated, critically examined, and integrated.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate course in educational psychology or equivalent

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7320 - Theories and Models of Reading


    3 credits

    This course introduces macro-level theoretical paradigms and mid-range theoretical models that shape theories of literacy, literacy research, and literacy instruction. By identifying these theories and models, graduate students will develop a more informed definition of literacy instruction and research.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7321 - Foundations of Language and Literacy


    3 credits

    Foundations of language and literacy provides foundational knowledge and advanced readings in linguistics, language acquistion, psycho-linguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and semiotics as well as reading on race, class, and culture to the language content knowledge of those preparing to become researchers and university faculty in literacy education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7322 - Research in Literacy


    3 credits

    Students will read, discuss, present, and analyze classical and current published research across a wide range of topics in literacy.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring alternate years
  
  • TEAL 7323 - Literacy Education Teacher Training and Development


    3 credits

    This is an advanced course examining theories, principles, and foundations of literacy teacher training and teacher development. Students will develop expertise in designing and teaching literacy methods courses, apply principles of effective professional development, and create literacy experiences for teachers.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught Alternate Years
  
  • TEAL 7324 - Advanced Studies in Literacy Assessment and Intervention


    3 credits

    Literacy assessment and intervention for school-age children and adolescents; provides advanced practice on methods of identifying, analyzing, and planning assessment and intervention to enhance literacy growth.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught Alternate Years
  
  • TEAL 7325 - Instructional Leadership


    3 credits

    Emphasizes application of theory, research, and effective practice to instructional and curricular improvement. Examines educational change.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7326 - Designing and Conducting Literacy Research: A Capstone Experience


    3 credits

    This is an advanced course examining the design, methods, analytical tools and reporting of literacy research. Students will develop expertise in designing and critquing literacy research as a part of their disseratiion proposal develpment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught Alternate Years
  
  • TEAL 7330 - Internship in Supervision


    1-3 credits

    Directed experiences in supervision with selected public school personnel in approved settings. Experiences arranged by student’s graduate committee.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7350 - Internship in Curriculum Development


    1-3 credits

    Directed experiences in curriculum development with selected public school personnel in approved settings. Experiences arranged by student’s graduate committee.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor’s approval

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7360 - Research in Literacy


    3 credits

    A comprehensive study of literacy research methodologies, research syntheses, and empirical research studies published in literacy.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • TEAL 7425 - Cultural Issues in Gifted and Talented Education


    3 credits

    Explores the issue of under-representation in gifted and talented programs, due to factors of cultural diversity, including ethnicity, poverty, and language. Differentiated syllabi for 6000-level and 7000-level course.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6425 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7465 - Identification Issues in Gifted and Talented Education


    3 credits

    Explores issues in the identification of individuals as gifted and talented, particularly in relationship to the theory and practice of identification in public school settings. 6000/7000 level syllabus differentiated.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6465 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7485 - Program Development in Gifted and Talented Education


    3 credits

    Investigates principles and models for development and implementation of various service options in gifted and talented education, emphasizing leadership for program development. 6000/7000 level syllabi differentiated.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6485 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7495 - Special Topics in Gifted and Talented Education


    3 credits

    Seminar course in current issues and special topics in gifted and talented education. Differentiated syllabi for 6000-level and 7000-level course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 6420 /TEAL 5420 

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6495 .

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7500 - Interdisciplinary Workshop


    1-2 credits

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: As Needed
  
  • TEAL 7540 - College Teaching Apprenticeship


    1-3 credits

    Provides guided experience in teaching university courses.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to PhD or EdD program and approval of department head and major advisor

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7550 - Evaluation of Supervisory Performance


    1-4 credits

    Program for graduate students to become acquainted with and demonstrate competency in supervision.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7551 - Mathematics Education Research Foundations


    3 credits

    Critical examination of research impacting mathematics education, including historical, social, political, and economic contexts and foundations of mathematics. Reviews various historical literature and theoretical perspectives, including topics on mathematics teaching, learning, culture, policy, trends, technology, and student outcomes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7552 - Mathematics Education Learning Theory


    3 credits

    Critical examination of the historical development of cognitive theories of mathematical learning, including the influence of selected theorists on mathematical thinking, teaching, and assessment. Explores mathematical learning models, including research literature on numeracy, brain research, learning trajectories, differentiation, and equity.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 7553 - Mathematics Education Curriculum Content and Evaluation


    3 credits

    Reviews and evaluates the content of the school mathematics curriculum at the state, national, and international levels, including research on specific mathematics curriculum topics. Emphasizes research findings and recommended practices on the development and evaluation of mathematics curriculum.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7554 - Mathematics Education Teacher Preparation and Pedagogy


    3 credits

    Emphasizes the application of theory, research, and pedagogical strategies to the preparation of mathematics teachers and teacher leaders. Applies principles of effective professional development, develops expertise in designing and teaching mathematics methods courses, and creates mathematics experiences for teachers.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEAL 7555 - Mathematics Education Current Issues and Policy


    3 credits

    Reviews and critiques current issues and policy documents in mathematics education nationally and internationally, including research trends, emerging theories, and political policies influencing mathematics education. Synthesizes cutting-edge research to develop a theoretical framework and original research questions and inquiries.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEAL 7556 - Mathematics Education Research Design and Assessment


    3 credits

    Examines a variety of research designs applicable to mathematics education, including teaching experiments, classroom research, clinical studies, and mathematical modeling. Evaluates mathematics assessments and instrumentation and considers the role of assessments nationally and internationally. Provides experience in conceptualizing a research project.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEAL 7551  and TEAL 7555 ; admission to the PhD or EdD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEAL 7557 - Advanced Research Design in Mathematics Education and Leadership


    3

    This course prepares students for writing the dissertation proposal and present and defend their research proposals. Students will participate in groups/class discussions, will write extensively, and prepare/engage in a mock dissertation proposal defense.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the PhD Program in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught alternate, odd numbered year, spring semesters
    Effective Term
    Spring
  
  • TEAL 7810 - Research Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Identification of research problems and critical issues, consideration of critical issues and research methods, and application of data analysis procedures under faculty direction.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7900 - Independent Study


    0.5-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7910 - Independent Research


    0.5-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7970 - Dissertation Research for Students in the Research and Evaluation Specialization


    1-18 credits

    Dissertation research for students in the Curriculum and Instruction specialization.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEAL 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-12 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Teacher Education Professional Development

  
  • TEPD 5300 - Workshop in Mathematics Education


    1-6 credits

    Exploration of current topics and methods in mathematics education. In the past, topics have included: Common Core mathematics content, relevant mathematics in rural settings, integration of mathematics and children’s literature.

    Cross-listed as: TEAL 6300  

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEPD 5420 - Education of Gifted and Talented Learners of Professionals


    2 credits

    Provides multiple cultural and historical perspectives on giftedness and talent. Explores characteristics of gifted individuals, with emphasis on identifying needs. Intended for practicing teachers.

    Corequisite:  

  
  • TEPD 5430 - Practicum: Individual Case Study for Practitioners


    1 credit

    Practicum experience in association with  . Requires intensive supervised study of gifts and talents of individual child of student’s choice.

    Corequisite:  

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • TEPD 5435 - Curriculum Development in the Education of Gifted and Talented Learners for Professional Educators


    2 credits

    Explores curriculum models used in gifted education and the relationship between core curriculum and curriculum for gifted level learners. Requires development of curricular materials for use with gifted students.

    Corequisite: TEPD 5445  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEPD 5440 - Creativity in Education for Professional Educators


    2 credits

    Exploration of theories, research, and strategies concerning creativity, and their application to personal creativity and to improvement of classroom practice. Intended for practicing teachers.

  
  • TEPD 5445 - Practicum: Curriculum Writing in the Education of Gifted and Talented Learners by Professional Educators


    1 credit

    Requires application of models used in curriculum for gifted and talented learners to the writing of curriculum materials for use in classrooms with gifted and talented students.

    Corequisite: TEPD 5435  

    Pass/Fail Only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEPD 5450 - Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Learners for Professional Educators


    2 credits

    Explores social and emotional needs of gifted and talented learners (e.g., asynchrony, perfectionism, underachievement), as well as appropriate educational responses to those needs. Intended for practicing teachers.

    Corequisite:  

  
  • TEPD 5455 - Practicum: Gifted Social and Emotional Needs Application for Professional Educators


    1 credit

    Requires application of appropriate educational responses to social and emotional needs of gifted learners.

    Corequisite:   

    Pass/Fail Only
  
  • TEPD 5460 - Assessment in Gifted Education for Professional Educators


    2 credits

    Provides introduction to identifying students as gifted, creative, and talented. Presents strategies of pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment with gifted level learners. Intended for practicing teachers.

    Corequisite:  

  
  • TEPD 5470 - Practicum: Gifted Assessment Applications for Professional Educators


    1 credit

    Required applications of strategies for pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment with gifted level learners in classroom settings. Intended for practicing teachers.

    Corequisite:  

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • TEPD 5480 - Methods and Materials in Gifted Education for Professional Educators


    2 credits

    Explores instructional and management models in gifted education. Requires development of instructional materials for use with gifted students.

    Corequisite:   

  
  • TEPD 5490 - Practicum: Gifted Strategies Applications for Professional Educators


    1 credit

    Instructional models and materials used in gifted education are applied to the classroom setting. Intended for practicing teachers.

    Corequisite:   

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • TEPD 5521 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Numbers and Operations


    3 credits

    This course, for K-8 teachers, will cover the content of Number and Operations to develop comprehensive understanding of our number system and relate its structure to computation, arithmetic, algebra, and problem solving.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or Equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEPD 5522 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, and proportionality, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEPD 5523 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Algebraic Reasoning


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, functions, real numbers, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEPD 5524 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Geometry and Measurement


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the geometry and measurement context that exists in the state core and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEPD 5525 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Data Analysis and Problem Solving


    3 credits

    This course will provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of probability and data representation and analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:   and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEPD 5551 - Mathematics for Teaching K-8: Assessment and Intervention


    3 credits

    To provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the various types of assessment and their appropriate use for guiding instruction, intervention and evaluation of student learning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or equivalent

    Cross-listed as:  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
  
  • TEPD 5560 - Special Topics


    .5-4 credits

    Field-based program focusing upon characteristics of effective teaching methodologies, teaching performance curriculum decision making, value guidelines, and the characteristics of the learner. Intended for practicing professionals.

    Repeatable for credit
  
  • TEPD 5710 - Linguistic and Cultural Diversity for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Critically addresses sociocultural and political factors contributing to the education of ELLs, including whiteness, racism, and the common distances between schools and ESL students and their families. Teachers will examine the multicultural environments in their schools and make recommendations for improvement.

  
  • TEPD 5730 - Educational Linguistics for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Investigates ways in which human languages are structured, how they change, how they reflect the cultures in which they are used, and how they are learned. Teachers will use this information to analyze student work for developing second language skills.

  
  • TEPD 5745 - Second Language Acquisition for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Critically explores the processes of second/third language acquisition including influences from linguistic, cognitive, sociocultural and dialogical perspectives, emphasizing the roles language, culture, power and the educator play in the process. Teachers will learn pedagogy appropriate for ELLs.

  
  • TEPD 5760 - Foundations of ESL/Bilingual Education for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Explores sociocultural and historical contexts in which ESL/Bilingual Education has developed in the US. Varied language assistance programs and diverse language learners are addressed. Teachers will examine state, district, and school programs for language learners and make recommendations for improvement.

  
  • TEPD 5770 - ESOL Instructional Strategies for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Focuses on strategies which help English language learners in content area classrooms increase academic learning and literacy. Teachers will be able to practice strategies learned in this class with their ESL students.

  
  • TEPD 5780 - Assessment of ELLs for Practicing Teachers


    3 credits

    Principles and techniques for developing and interpreting assessment measures for language learners. Explores assessment requirements for public schools, intensive language programs, and higher education. Teachers will evaluate existing assessment tools and make improvement with the knowledge they gain in this class.


Technology and Engineering Education

  
  • TEE 1000 - Orientation to Technology and Engineering Education


    3

    This course will introduce students to teaching in the areas of Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) and Career and Technical Education (CTE).  Students will explore professional teaching opportunities and learn what is needed to obtain a set of professional credentials.  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
    Effective Term
    Fall 2016
  
  • TEE 1010 - Communications Technology


    3 credits

    Introduction to tools, materials, equipment, and processes used to transmit and receive messages. Major emphasis on hardware, software, communications, and the digital age.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
  
  • TEE 1020 - Energy, Power, Transportation Systems Control Technology


    3 credits

    Exploration of the concepts and processes relating to the control and automation (both hard and programmable) of technical systems in the areas of energy and power, transportation, and agricultural and related biotechnologies.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
    Course Fee: $20.00
  
  • TEE 1030 - Material Processing Systems


    3 credits

    Introduction to properties of industrial materials (metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite), processes used to produce standard stock and finished products, and the use of precision measuring instruments in manufacturing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Fee: $30.00
  
  • TEE 1040 - Construction and Estimating


    3 credits

    Overview of construction industry and its practices. Reviews four major parts of construction industry, including: (1) Inputs: materials; (2) Process: design and building of structures; (3) Outputs: sites, buildings, etc.; and (4) Feedback: effects of building systems. Provides prospective technology education teachers with opportunity to study and perform activities related to the field of construction and estimating. At completion of course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to implement a construction technology program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
  
  • TEE 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design


    3 credits

    Provides students with ability to accurately produce basic engineering, 2-D, and pictorial drawings using traditional and computer-aided drafting techniques. Introduction to drafting fundamentals and equipment associated with the drafting industry, including drawings, reproductions, and computer-aided techniques.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
    Course Fee: $30.00
 

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