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  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of adolescent and young adult literature designed for those who use literature with adolescents for identity development. In addition to a critical survey of print, digital, and visual media created for young adults, this course focuses on techniques for using these materials as springboards to develop fluency, build vocabulary and knowledge of text structures through structured literacy experiences. Additional topics include incorporating engagement and motivation through extensive reading and discussion.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Identifies the processes that contribute to literacy development, with specific focus on the range of learners from young adolescence through early adulthood. Teacher candidates will effectively utilize best practices to design instructional plans and effectively choose and create materials that are effective for supporting literacy and comprehension in the content areas.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on writing instruction and evaluation as it relates to middle and high school students (grades 4-12). This course presents the teacher as writer, provides an in-depth examination of language acquisition, the traits and types of writing, examines elements of grammar, and introduces research on writing instruction, best practices, and assessment. Dual-Level or Cross-Listed courses: MSED425 and MSED525.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analyzes and applies instructional strategies for planning and designing curriculum relevant for teaching language arts and social studies to young adolescents, grades four through eight. Emphasis will be made to the interdisciplinary relationship between language and literacy development and the social sciences. Attention will be placed on creating environments that support and advocate the diversity of learners as related to the AMLE, NCTE, and NCSS standards. Students are required to complete field placement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Investigates curriculum in mathematics and science content, which are developmentally appropriate for middle level learning consistent with AMLE Standards; skills and methods of instruction are integrated. Particular attention will be given to creative, integrated activities and learning situations that range from individual inquiry to group interactions. NCTM Content and Process Standards and NSTA Next Generation Science Standards along with Common Core Standards will be emphasized. Students are required to complete a field component.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analyzes and applies instructional strategies for planning and designing curriculum relevant for teaching science and mathematics to young adolescents, grades four through eight. Attention will be placed on creating environments that support and advocate the diversity of learners as related to the AMLE, NSTA, and NCTM standards. Students are required to complete afield component.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on exploration of theory, research, trends, issues, techniques, curriculum, standards, and inclusive best practices in the teaching of science at the middle and high school levels, grades 4 through 12. Additionally, this course will address the process needed for individuals to be certified and highly qualified in mid-level science, biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, general science, and physics.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on theory, research, trends, issues and techniques in the teaching of mathematics at the secondary level. Includes curricula, local/state/national standards, instructional planning, and assessment practices in secondary mathematics. Students are required to complete a field component and encouraged to take this course the semester prior to student teaching.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides and in-depth review of the components of the English Language Arts discipline as it applies to the grades 7-12 curriculum and corresponding pedagogical approaches. Using PDE and NCTE guidelines, candidates design lessons plans, assessments, and a unit of study.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a competency-based course designed to provide the skills required to teach social at the mid-level or secondary school levels. Students will become familiar with current trends, organizational patterns, and instructional techniques in secondary social studies. Special emphases will be placed on using social studies research literature to locate innovative social studies strategies, knowledge of current affairs, design unit and lessons plans, and the teaching of social studies with global perspectives.
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