Pedagogical content knowledge for teaching number concepts and operations, fraction, ratio, and proportional reasoning, and algebraic reasoning.

Pedagogical content knowledge for teaching number and operations, data concepts and statistical reasoning, geometry, measurement, and spatial reasoning.

Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to curriculum design and assessment.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to interactive teaching.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Internship for practice in classrooms appropriate to the level of certification sought (early childhood or elementary) related to professional roles.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Application of research-supported effective teaching techniques to the teaching-learning process, including demonstration lessons, observations, and supervisory conferences.

Instructional approaches, materials, and procedures for utilizing cooperative/team learning in education.

Theoretical bases and techniques for teaching reading and writing in the elementary school, using multiple subject areas.

Development of concepts, materials, and practices to implement a whole language philosophy.

Examination of issues related to restructuring schools based on different assumptions about teaching, learning, and assessment.

National trends in the middle level school; emphasis on the relationship of early adolescent developmental characteristics to organization, curriculum, instruction, and teaching.

Rationale, processes, and methodologies for integrating character education into school or school district instructional programs.

Assist school personnel in designing academic, personal, civic, and workplace responsibility.

Introduction to computers, educational technology, and selected applications for instructional management.

Use of computer technology in teaching and managing science classes and problems in grades K-12.

Primarily for elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. Teachers at other levels may be accepted.

Concepts and strategies to assist teachers in developing as effective and successful educators in PreK through 12 schools.

Examination of theoretical and philosophical concepts fundamental to understanding learning and teaching.

Introduction to action research through the investigation of a significant question or issue related to teaching in PreK through 12 schools.

Culminating experience that includes completion of an action research project and a thorough review of professional growth.

Survey of the instructional uses of computers and other technologies.

Examination and implementation of the content, goals, and methods of teaching reading and the language arts. Emphasis on the teaching of reading, oral and written expression, and listening. K-6.

Introduction to Project-based Learning theory and basics of designing, delivering and assessing it. Designed for classroom teachers who have earned an initial teaching credential or its equivalent and who wish to continue their professional development through graduate education.

Acquisition of experiences required to plan, create, facilitate, and integrate appropriate instructional methodologies and technology within a Project-based Learning unit of study.

A field-based practicum designed to provide experience and opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions for implementing PBL into a regular classroom setting.

Techniques currently being used to quantitatively analyze the behavior of a teacher and his/her students while in a classroom situation.

An introduction to Integrative STEAM (I-STEAM) instructional design and the educative power of the design process, including the use of Grand Challenges and the Backward Design process in planning transdisciplinary units.

Instructional methods in STEAM education with an emphasis on a cross disciplinary approach to creating authentic, connected STEAM units of study grounded in research-based practices that foster deep learning of course standards and development of STEM skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, leadership, persistence, resilience, and teamwork.

The history, nature, and design of I-STEAM assessments, observation and reflection on exemplars, and the development of an I-STEAM assessment framework.

Implementation of I-STEAM lesson plans including working in cross-curricular communities of practice through structured cycles of observation, reflection, discussion, and debrief to improve I-STEAM teaching and student learning.

Rationale and strategies for teaching environmental education.

Definition of and methods for teaching reasoning and inquiry skills in various educational settings. Participants develop a plan of instruction based on a study of model programs.

Issues in the teaching of writing, with emphasis on classroom applications K-12 and program development.

Instructional approaches, materials and methods for primary and elementary classrooms.

Introduction to technology in language teaching and the connection between language acquisition and the implementation of Internet and multimedia technology.

Cross-listed course: FORL 772, LING 772

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in foreign languages for K-12.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in foreign languages for K-12.

An analysis of historical and contemporary factors that influence the education of African American children in the US. Emphasis on the knowledge, skills and dispositions required for educators and parents to provide an effective equitable education for African American students.

Analysis of instructional techniques and strategies effective in fostering student achievement at various levels of schooling.

Major roles of the master teacher in instructional improvement and professional development. Emphasis on analysis and integration of instructional change and professional development classroom teaching practices.

Effects of cultural diversity on instruction with emphasis on teaching strategies and programs for multicultural student populations.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in theatre for K-12.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in theatre for K-12.

Instructional planning, including evaluation and dissemination strategies related to improvements and innovations in the classroom. Emphasis is on preparation of written instructional plan for implementation in EDTE 781 Advanced Field Study of Teaching.

Students will conduct and report results of a field study of a selected instructional innovation as specified by an implementation plan developed in EDTE 780.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in health for K-12.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings in health for K-12.

An examination of global issues, including the concepts of interdependence and empowerment, as organizing principles in the design of instruction for internationalizing the curriculum.

A Comparative examination of the educational and instructional processes of select nations in a variety of instructional areas.

An examination of the parameters of development education in select areas of the world and its implications for educators and other development workers.

Theoretical foundation of an integrated curriculum and implications for current practice.

Critical exploration of current research and research methodological approaches in STEM education.

Exploration of pedagogical practices and methodological approaches for integrating instruction across STEM disciplines.

Intensive study of a designated topic influencing theory and/or practice in teaching and learning education.

An exploration of integrated engineering instructional practices and research into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pedagogical practices in order to effectively evaluate, create, and reflect on STEM education resources.

A critical evaluation and reflection on issues of adolescent literacy learning in an increasingly multimodal and digitally-driven world through an examination of its epistemological and theoretical foundations, as well as the questions, methods, and analyses used in empirical research.

The study of teacher education pedagogy and practice focused on developing doctoral students’ abilities as future teacher educators to support classroom teachers’ (pre-kindergarten through grade 12) knowledge of African and African Diaspora literacies and the ability to broaden curriculum in preK-12 classrooms.

An overview of academic writing in Education as a genre. Emphasis on defining and critiquing the genre, and producing papers, articles, proposals and/or dissertations.

Placement in an educational agency, clinical experience, or teacher education setting to gain supervised experience in teacher education. This course is repeatable for up to 9 credit hours. Six (6) hours of required courses in the Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning program and approval of doctoral advisor and field supervisor.

Placement in teaching and/or learning setting to gain supervised research experience. This course is repeatable for up to 9 credit hours. Six (6) hours of required courses in the Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning program and approval of doctoral advisor and field supervisor. Professional division contract approved by instructor, advisor and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

An advanced study of how Critical Race Theory is applied by researchers to investigate issues of racial justice. The study of race and racism is the primary lens of analysis in understanding disparities in educational, political, social and economic outcomes.

Major writers, issues, and research related to instruction and teacher education.