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MIDDLE,
SECONDARY, AND K-12 EDUCATION
(MDSK)
MDSK 2100. Diversity and Inclusion in Secondary Schools.
(3)
Introduction to the contexts, challenges, and changes in
U.S. secondary education; emphasis on diversity in student
populations including special needs students; examination of
diversity in schools, including school organizations,
approaches to teaching, purposes and expectations for public
education, and communities. 10 hours of observations and
participation in school settings required. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
MDSK 3150. Research and Analysis of Teaching Middle School
Learners. (3) (W)
Should be taken in the semester prior to student teaching.
Concepts, methods, and practices used by effective teachers
in their daily classroom routines, including systematic
observation skills, interpretation of observation data, and
application of research-based findings. Includes 20 hours of
field experiences. (Fall, Spring)
MDSK 3151. Instructional Design and Technology
Integration. (3) Prerequisites: MDSK 2100 or EDUC 2100
and SPED 2100 and admission
to Teacher Education. Pre- or Corequisite: SECD 4140 or MDLG 3130.
Planning for instruction and evaluation of learning in the
21st Century classroom. Emphasis on writing learning
objectives and instructional plans for various domains of
learning. This course is designed as an introduction to the
systematic process of planning for effective classroom
instruction and assessment. Emphasis will be placed on
setting goals and objectives for instruction, planning
activities and assessments based on cognitive, social,
affective, and psychomotor factors and designing appropriate
means of assessing those learning objectives. Special
attention will be given to the related use of technology in
the development of effective and systematic learning
environments. This will include capabilities and limitations
of technology, evaluating programs and technological
resources, and the effective use of emerging technologies in
the classroom. It is expected that the student enter the
course with basic recognition of computer hardware and
software. This course has a 15-hour clinical requirement.
(Fall, Spring)
MDSK 3160. Learning and Development: Birth through
Adolescence. (3)
Prerequisites: EDUC 2100, SPED 2100, and admission to
Teacher Education. Theories of learning and development and
a systematic examination of childhood and adolescence, with
particular attention to biological, social, and cognitive
areas of child development. Includes 10 hours of field
experiences. (Fall)
MDSK 3161. K-12 Curriculum Studies. (3) Prerequisites:
EDUC 2100, SPED 2100, and admission to Teacher Education.
Curriculum planning and development skills with emphasis on
relating school content and skills to societal and
individual needs, designing and implementing integrated
activities, and examining the nature and functions of
schools. (Spring)
MDSK 4150. Assessment, Reflection, and Management
Practices. (3) Corequisites:
SECD 4451, 4452, 4453, or 4454. Concepts, methods, and
practices used by effective teachers in their daily
classroom routine, including assessment, reflection,
classroom and behavior management. Course may be taught on
site at a Professional Development School. Includes 30
hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)
MDSK 4251. Teaching Science to Middle and Secondary School
Learners. (3)
Should be taken semester prior to student teaching.
Preparation to teach science at the middle and secondary
school levels with emphasis on a holistic, interdisciplinary
understanding of science; science as related to everyday
life and society; and interdisciplinary aspects of science.
Includes 15 hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)
MDSK 4253. Teaching Social Studies to Middle and Secondary
School Learners. (3)
Should be taken semester prior to student teaching. A
methods course for teaching social studies at the middle and
secondary school levels. Emphasis on using social science
content to develop effective teaching strategies,
instructional plans, and classroom materials for teaching
social studies to middle and secondary school students.
Includes 15 hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)
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