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3.00 Credits
SECD 316 -- @Technology and Media in Middle/Secondary School Mathematics (3) This course will provide students the opportunity to learn how technology and media can enhance the understanding of mathematics when used appropriately. Students will explore appropriate uses of the calculator, graphing calculator, spreadsheets, and software such as Geometers' Sketchpad. They will review the state regulations related to the use of calculating devices on the NYS Regents examinations and learn how to use technology for adapting instruction to special needs students. Students will study the use of the World Wide Web to support secondary mathematics education. In addition, they will review the use of other multimedia devices and products. Prerequisite or concurrent EDLS 349.
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1.00 Credits
SECD 340 -- @Classroom Management in Secondary Education (1) This course is designed to develop the skill necessary to address student behavior in the classroom. The focus will be on effective practices and techniques for behavior management and classroom teacher leadership. Participants will be provided opportunities to practice and observe different approaches through various activities and in the practicum for the English Language Arts Learning Communities. Current issues and problems will also be discussed. Prerequisite: EDLS 349.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 356 -- @Reading in Middle/Secondary School (3) Explores the skills, strategies, and diverse text structures for reading across the disciplines. Application of teaching methods in the Secondary Education curriculum to support reading development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners. Includes practicum experience as needed to meet program requirements. Spring and Summer.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 357 -- @Writing in the Middle/Secondary School (3) Explores the skills, strategies, and diverse text structures for writing across the disciplines. Application of teaching methods in the Secondary Education curriculum to support writing development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners. Includes practicum experience as needed to meet program requirements. Fall and Summer.
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1.00 Credits
SECD 358 -- @Grammar Study for Teachers (1) This course will be an intensive review of and instruction in English grammar. Students will learn grammatical terms, research English grammar, and practice applying this knowledge to their own English language skills. Emphasis will be placed on the parts of speech, sentence elements, and patterns and usage in English. An essential outcome of the course is to help participants develop knowledge of, skills in, and comfort with English grammar.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 361 -- @English Language Arts: Grades 5-12 (3) Introduction to teaching literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in the English Language Arts classroom, grades 5-12. Focused studies will include: developmental considerations of middle childhood (grades 5-9) and adolescence (grades 7-12) and their relationship to language acquisition, English language arts curricula, and state and national standards at the two development levels. Common threads in the two areas of focused studies will include 1) student-centered literacy and 2) language arts curriculum and instruction which integrate the literacy skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to provide for the learning needs, interests, and abilities of all students, including learners acquiring the English language arts as a second language and students with special learning needs. Resources for teaching ELA available through computer technology will be explored and criteria for evaluating these resources and software will be reviewed and applied. Prerequsites: EDLS 349, SECD 210; full admission to Middle and Secondary School English Language Arts Program; and satisfactory completion of the four core courses in the Literature/Writing major. Corequisites: Learning Community I courses EDLS 315, SECD 381. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 370 -- @Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3) This course will introduce students to current research and issues related to teaching mathematics in the middle school. The students in this course will learn how to engage middle school students in meaningful mathematics, how to work with middle school students who are not meeting minimum standards and how to prepare middle school students for the abstract world of algebra. They will become knowledgeable about the current NYS Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology and the NCTM Standards. Students will concurrently take SECD 390. Prerequisites: EDLS 349, SECD 316.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 371 -- @Teaching Writing Language/Communication: Grades 5-12 (3) Second course in the sequence in teaching literacy in English Language Arts classroom, grades 5-12. This course will extend study of literacy for all learners, including students acquiring the English language arts as a second language and students with special learning needs, in middle childhood and adolescence English Language Arts classrooms. The course will provide focused studies on the teaching of writing, language, and communication. Infused throughout this focused study at both the middle childhood and adolescence levels will be teaching strategies for integrating reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will also examine media and technology applications, resources, software, computer-based multimedia programs, and non-print "texts" for teaching writing, language and communication. Corequisites: Learning Community II course SECD 391. Prerequisite: Learning Community I. Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 372 -- @Science Instruction and Assessment: Grades 5-12 (3) This course is designed to enable future teachers to examine their own beliefs about science, learning, and teaching, as well as to develop understanding of the tenets upon which the National Science Education Standards and National Science Teacher Association Teacher Preparation Standards are based. The course will focus on standards for eaching and assessment in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Students will use technology in support of active learning throughout this course. Fall only.
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3.00 Credits
SECD 373 -- @Middle and Secondary School Social Studies Curriculum (3) Introduction to role of social studies in curriculum of junior and senior highschool. Emphasizes philosophical bases for social studies in high school program, changing roles of social studies in American high schools (including New York State) since the 1920s, and various current schools of thought as to nature of secondary social studies. Explores contributions of social studies to a liberal secondary school education within democratic society. Corequisite: SECD 393. Spring only.
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