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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Teaching Strategies and the Gifted/Talented. Three semester hours. (Same as ElEd 507) Strategies, methods, and techniques of teaching the gifted student are explored. Opportunities are provided for development of strategies based on principles of gifted education. Special emphasis will be devoted to selection of strategies for the development of creativity.%
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Curriculum Development for the Gifted Student. Three semester hours. (Same as ElEd 508) An exploration of theory, research, and practices related to the selection and organization of curriculum for the gifted student. Emphasis will be placed on curricular models and selecting materials used in gifted education. Opportunities will be provided for the development of curriculum for the gifted student.%
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3.00 Credits
Seminar: Trends and Issues in Gifted Education. Three semester hours. (Same as ElEd 509) Current problems, trends, and issues in gifted education are researched. Emphasis is placed on current research and literature relating to definition of giftedness, identification, programming, and counseling and guidance of the gifted student.%
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3.00 Credits
The Secondary School Curriculum. Three semester hours. Focuses on descriptions and analyses of models of curriculum theory and curriculum development. Specific emphasis will be placed on philosophical and social forces which affect the design, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum. Particular attention will be given to practical applications of curriculum design and evaluation and leadership efforts necessary for overcoming individual and organizational resistance to change.%
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3.00 Credits
Management and Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners. Three semester hours. (Same as ElEd 514) Contains the professional body of knowledge necessary for effective teaching. This course emphasizes methods of organizing and managing a classroom based on an understanding of diverse environments. Teacher skills which have been proven to be effective in supporting diversity in the classroom will be developed. The content of this course will include classroom management strategies, curriculum and lesson planning, teaching models, assessment models, and certification issues. Students will exhibit an understanding of the Texas teacher competencies as outlined on the Professional Development portion of the TExES test. Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the Alternative Certification Program (ACP).%
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3.00 Credits
Effective Teaching in a Diverse Environment. Three semester hours. (Same as ElEd 515) Contains the professional body of knowledge necessary for effective teaching. This course focuses on understanding theories and strategies that address the needs of a diverse population. Included in this course will be diversity issues, refinement of classroom management and planning techniques, teaching strategies, and informal and formal assessment practices. Students will exhibit an understanding of the Texas Teacher competencies as outlined on the Professional Development portion of the TExES test. Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the Alternative Certification Program (ACP). Prerequisites: SED 514, Eled 514 or SED 514%
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3.00 Credits
Educational Research for Effective Teaching. Three semester hours. Contains the professional body of knowledge necessary for effective teaching. This course emphasizes theories and issues of education that are directly related to teacher professional growth. The content of the course will include site based management, professional ethics, school environment issues. Communication issues, educational research, and political influences. Students will exhibit an understanding of the Texas teacher competencies as outlined on the Professional Development portion of the TExES test. Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the Alternative Certification Program (ACP). Prerequisites: SED 514, 515.%
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3.00 Credits
Reading and Learning in Content Areas. Three semester hours. (Same as Rdg 515). This course is designed for graduate students in the alternative certification program seeking initial teacher certification. The focus is on reading comprehension, concept development, and strategies for interacting with expository materials. The role of the teacher, the text, and the student are examined in the learning process. Text analysis methods, teacher directed strategies, reader-based strategies, and literature are discussed as appropriate for the secondary level.%
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3.00 Credits
Models of Teaching in the Secondary School. Three semester hours. Includes a study of the research, philosophy, and learning theory underlying current models of instruction. Practical alternative teching strategies effective in accommodating students with diverse learning styles will be discussed as well as classroom management and the implications of whole-brain research and multiple intelligences for secondary/middle school teaching. Particular attention will be given to the teacher as an agent and manager of change.%
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3.00 Credits
Internship. Three semester hours. Provides experiences in various environments which will be supervised by mentors and university liaisons. Regular seminar sessions may be held which will focus on concerns related to education and/or the workplace.%
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