SED 501 RESEARCH (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 503 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 999 credits.
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SED 505 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 506 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 507 SEMINAR (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 508 WORKSHOP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 509 PRACTICUM (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 510 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-16)
Supervised teaching experience at the elementary, middle or high school level; students experience general classroom and professional responsibilities common to the regular science or mathematics teacher.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 511 ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS I (3)
Observation and analysis of the complex science/ mathematics classroom (grades 3-12) and school culture and their impact on student learning.
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SED 512 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS FOR TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE (3)
Integration of instructional technologies with other strategies to teach math and science in elementary, middle, and secondary schools in the 21st century.
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SED 513 INQUIRY IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (3)
Investigation of inquiry and the nature of inquiry in science as it relates to science education. Students will examine issues relating to integrating scientific understandings and practice into K-12 instruction. Lec/lab.
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SED 514 INQUIRY IN MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (3)
Investigation of mathematics as it relates to mathematics education. Students will examine issues related to integrating mathematical understanding, mathematics standards/curricula, and mathematics-specific strategies in K-12 instruction. Lec/lab.
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SED 515 ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS II (3)
Reflection, analysis and problem solving recognizing the complexity of concerns impacting teachers in the science/mathematics classroom (grades 3-12).
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SED 517 QUANTITATIVE REASONING IN STEM (3)
Provides students an overview of the content requirements in the Common Core Standards for Mathematics and the teaching practices that are central to those standards with a focus on the role of quantitative reasoning. Students experience content lessons and lessons focused on supporting students in developing understanding of that content.
PREREQS:
Participants should be a prospective pre-service teacher at any level, a K-12 teacher, a free-choice learning educator, or have access to an educational setting.
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SED 518 ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS III (3)
Analysis and support of students as learners in the science/math classrooms (grades 3-12): cultural, psychological, sociological, economic, and instructional concerns.
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SED 519 TEACHING MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN STEM (3)
Provides students an overview of the content requirements in the Common Core Standards for Mathematics and the teaching practices that are central to those standards with a focus on the role of mathematical modeling. Students experience content lessons and lessons focused on supporting students in developing understanding of that content.
PREREQS:
Participants should be a prospective pre-service teacher at any level, a K-12 teacher, free-choice learning educator or have access to an educational setting.
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SED 520 INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY & LITERACY IN LEARNING MATH & SCIENCE (3)
Explores teaching integrating multimedia information and communication technologies that support students in becoming critical thinkers and creative producers of their knowledge and understanding in mathematics and science.
PREREQS:
Basic computer literacy.
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SED 521 TEACHING MATH & SCIENCE WITH DIGITAL & VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES (3)
Examine and incorporate digital image and video technologies to support learners in becoming critical thinkers and creative producers of their knowledge and understanding in mathematics/science.
PREREQS:
Participants must be teachers of mathematics/science in K-12 formal or informal learning environments.
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SED 522 DYNAMIC SPREADSHEETS AS LEARNING TOOLS IN SCIENCE AND MATH (3)
Provides opportunities to explore the algebraic reasoning involved when engaging students in learning with spreadsheets in science and mathematics classes. Students redesign units of instruction for grades 3-12 that integrate learning about designing dynamic and dependable spreadsheets as learning tools in science and mathematics. Explore how dynamic spreadsheets encourage students to extend problems and considering alternative questions.
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SED 523 SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS STRATEGIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES (4)
Builds on content developed in SED 491. Students learn new instructional skills and deepen abilities with basic teaching skills from SED 491. Students develop in-depth lesson plans and coordinate instructional and assessment plans supporting a unit of science or mathematics content for middle level students.
PREREQS:
SED 491 and provisional admission to Professional Education Program
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SED 525 SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM IMPL & INSTRUCT STRATEGIES-HS (4)
Exploration of science/mathematics teaching strategies appropriate for high school science/mathematics learners as well as a range of organizational structures to effectively organize high school science/mathematics students for educational experiences.
PREREQS:
SED 494 and provisional admission to Professional Education Program
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SED 531 OVERVIEW OF FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (3)
Examines learning that occurs when people believe they have choices over what and how they learn, how much time they spend learning, and what their sources of information are. Covers current research on learning in museums, aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, science centers, after-school programs, media and apprenticeships.
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SED 552 MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM I (3)
Theoretical background, practical knowledge, and skills for teaching in mathematics classrooms (grades 3-12). Instructional methods/modes, classroom management, contemporary curriculum goals and instructional planning.
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SED 553 SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM I (3)
Theoretical background, practical knowledge, and skills for teaching in science classrooms (grades 3-12). Instructional methods/modes, classroom management, contemporary curriculum goals and instructional planning.
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SED 554 MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM II (3)
Methods and problems in planning for mathematics instruction using an activity and laboratory approach; teaching strategies, organizing materials, evaluating student progress, and managing student behavior.
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SED 555 SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM II (3)
Methods and problems in planning for science instruction using an activity and laboratory approach; teaching strategies, organizing materials, evaluating student progress, and managing student behavior.
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SED 556 MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM III (3)
Planning for mathematics instruction (grades 3-12) using an activity and inquiry laboratory approach; teaching strategies, organizing materials, evaluating student progress, and managing student behavior.
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SED 557 SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM III (3)
Planning for science instruction (grades 3-12) using an activity and inquiry laboratory approach; teaching strategies, organizing materials, evaluating student progress, and managing student behavior.
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SED 562 MATHEMATICS MICROTEACHING LABORATORY (3)
Develop, practice, and improve specific instructional skills, strategies, and modes in small-group teaching and learning situations.
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SED 563 SCIENCE MICROTEACHING LABORATORY (3)
Develop, practice, and improve specific instructional skills, strategies, and modes in small-group teaching and learning situations.
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SED 564 ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS (3)
Construction engineering is the vehicle through which participants learn to integrate science and technology using research-based teaching methods. By designing problems and investigations based on the built environment of modern life, concepts in science and engineering are made relevant as genuinely useful ideas in the everyday life of students.
PREREQS:
Assignments assume the participant is a K-12 teacher, free-choice learning educator (in museum, science camp, etc.), enrolled in a graduate licensure program, or has access to an educational setting.
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SED 565 INQUIRING INTO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS LEARNING AND TEACHING (3)
Participants prepare to lead instructional changes in their communities by planning inquiries into the learning they foster in their own contexts, critiquing relevant literature, making connections to national standards, and constructing a documentary Web site or writing a journal article that reports upon ways to foster science and/or mathematics learning.
PREREQS:
Student must be a licensed teacher, enrolled in a teacher education program, or have experience in working with youth in an educational setting.
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SED 566 FOSTERING REFLECTIVE DISCOURSE IN SCIENCE AND MATH CONTEXTS (3)
Examines ways of speaking that foster learning in science and mathematics contexts such as K-16 classrooms and free-choice learning settings (i.e. museums, zoos, science camps, etc.). Assignments assume the participant is a K-12 teacher or free-choice learning educator enrolled in a graduate licensure program or has access to an educational setting.
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SED 567 DESIGNING PROBLEM-BASED CURRICULA (3)
Students in this Ecampus course will learn a framework for designing problem-based activities and curricula around current environmental health science problems through studying units from published problem-based curricula. Participants will gain understanding of curricular design principles, the relationship among curricular design, instruction, and assessment.
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SED 568 ENHANCING LITERACY LEARNING IN SCIENCE AND MATH CONTEXTS (3)
Examining ways of enhancing literacy learning will include analyzing research on learning to speak clearly, listen closely, write coherently, read with comprehension, and make and critique media resources competently in science and mathematics contexts. Settings include K-12 classrooms and free-choice learning environments such as zoos, museums and science camps.
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SED 571 TECHNOLOGY AND PEDAGOGY I (1)
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in science and mathematics education focused on the integration of technology in teaching and learning (grades 3-12). Lec/lab/rec.
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SED 572 TECHNOLOGY AND PEDAGOGY II (1)
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in science and mathematics education focused on the integration of technology in teaching and learning (grades 3-12).
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SED 573 SCIENCE PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY I (4)
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in grades 6-12 science instruction: learning theory, nature of science, technology integration, and reform recommendations. Lec/lab/rec.
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SED 574 MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY I (4)
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in grades 6-12 mathematics instruction: learning theory, nature of mathematics, technology integration, and reform recommendations. Lec/lab/rec.
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SED 576 MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY II (4)
Development of additional pedagogical content knowledge in grades 6-12; stress on dominant themes of the school mathematics curriculum including problem solving, reasoning, communication, and connections as well as the integration of technology into the mathematics classroom. Lec/rec/lab.
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SED 577 SCIENCE PEDAGOGY AND TECHNOLOGY II (4)
Development of additional pedagogical content knowledge in grades 6-12; stress on dominant themes in national reforms including inquiry and nature of science, as well as the integration of technology into the science classroom. Lec/lab/rec.
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SED 580 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3)
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative empirical research in science education, mathematics education and education in general. Development of data collection instruments for use by researchers and teachers of science education, mathematics education and education in general, including portfolio and other forms of alternative assessment.
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SED 581 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS (3)
Developing and implementing a program for continuing learning and evaluation in mathematics education.
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SED 582 PERSONAL DIMENSIONS OF FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (3)
Investigates the fundamental roles that identity, motivation, interest, prior knowledge and experience, and choice and control play in supporting learning and how learning leaders can build on these dimensions of learning in order to successfully engage lifelong learners.
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SED 583 SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (3)
Investigates connections between theories of free-choice learning and the fundamental concepts of sociology, social psychology and anthropology: social stratification, social structure and interaction, social institutions, and cultural background. Real world examples will be included to support learning leaders' efforts to facilitate the socio-cultural dimensions of lifelong science and mathematics learning.
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SED 584 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF FREE-CHOICE LEARNING (3)
Learning is influenced by the interaction of variables within three contexts--personal, socio-cultural and physical. This course focuses on how macro-scale environmental factors (e.g. space, crowding, novelty) and micro-scale environmental factors (e.g. design elements, real objects, different media) support free-choice learning.
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SED 588 MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM (3)
Current trends, history of these trends, and the rationale for mathematics reform.
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SED 589 ADVANCED TOPICS: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (3)
Current issues in mathematics education. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Lec/lab.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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SED 592 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM IN SCIENCE (3)
Developing and implementing a program for continuing learning and evaluation in science education.
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SED 593 ADVANCED STRATEGIES: SCIENCE (3)
Provides additional exposure and development of instructional strategies and models of science teaching. Special emphasis is placed upon promoting critical thinking and decision making.
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SED 594 ADVANCED STRATEGIES: MATHEMATICS (3)
Provides additional exposure and development of instructional strategies and models of mathematics teaching. Special emphasis is placed upon promoting critical thinking and decision making.
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SED 595 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (3)
Contemporary assessment and evaluation theory and the development of valid cognitive, affective, and psycho-motor assessment items/tasks. In-depth attention is given to the development and scoring of alternative assessment techniques such as portfolios and projects.
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SED 596 METHODS OF COLLEGE TEACHING IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (3)
Focuses on methods and problems in planning and implementing mathematics or science instruction at the college level. Particular emphasis is placed upon selecting teaching strategies, organizing materials, and evaluating student assessment.
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SED 597 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUC (3)
Development of strategies and skills for developing, implementing and evaluating a program of professional development for mathematics or science educators considering various choices of program settings.
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SED 598 SCIENCE CURRICULUM (3)
Current trends, history of these trends, and rationale for science curriculum reform.
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SED 599 TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (3)
Current issues, trends, and topics in science education. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 18 credits.
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SED 601 RESEARCH (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 603 DISSERTATION (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 999 credits.
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SED 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 606 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 607 SEMINAR (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 608 WORKSHOP (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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SED 611 SURVEY OF RESEARCH ON TEACHING (3)
Critical analysis of perspectives of research in science/math education with a focus on teaching as the unit of analysis.
PREREQS:
SED 580
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SED 612 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS (3)
A study of quantitative research designs and analytical procedures with specific applications in science and mathematics education.
PREREQS:
SED 580*
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SED 613 LEARNING THEORY (3)
Provides a critical overview and analysis of current theories of learning and development, beginning with a discussion about what learning is, how it has been viewed and studied over time, and how seminal theories inform an understanding of lifelong learning and its facilitation.
PREREQS:
SED 580*
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SED 615 PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING (3)
Supervised field practicum in college mathematics/science teaching.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits.
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SED 621 SURVEY OF RESEARCH ON LEARNING (3)
Critical analysis of perspectives on student thinking and learning in science/math education.
PREREQS:
SED 580*
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SED 622 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (3)
A study of qualitative research designs and analytical procedures with specific applications in science and mathematics education.
PREREQS:
SED 580*
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SED 623 CURRICULUM THEORY (3)
Establishes theoretical grounding of curriculum. Includes theoretical background, practical knowledge, and skills related to science and mathematics curriculum, including the history, curriculum theory and practice.
PREREQS:
SED 580*
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SED 699 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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