SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SED 531 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
EDUCATION. An introduction to computers in the classroom
with emphasis on software, types of computers, and practical
applications.
SED 560 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
OF INSTRUCTION. Study is made of current teaching techniques,
strategies and materials. Students will identify, research
and develop approaches to problems pertaining to their teaching
field.
SED 583 INTEGRATING CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES
IN TEACHING. Laboratory experiences are provided for graduate
students in the preparation, selection, and use of audio-visual
materials for teaching and in the operation of audio-visual
equipment. This course is recommended for both Education and
non-Education majors.
SED 587 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION.
The topic(s) included will vary with academic program and
semester offered.
SED 590 ADVANCED METHODS IN CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE. This course is designed for
K-12 teachers of all subject areas. Increased proficiency
in classroom management skills is the primary objective of
the course. Teachers will be provided with an understanding
of the factors influencing individual and group behavior in
school settings; methods of diagnosing school and classroom
factors that may be eliciting the problem; and the options
available for influencing student behaviors.
SED 593 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING.
Study is made of typical methods of measuring intelligence,
achievement, special aptitudes, and personality. Emphasis
is placed on the interpretation and use of tests. Elementary
statistical terms and processes are mastered.
SED 594 THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
The course is planned to give the mature student a knowledge
of the numerous factors which help to determine the offerings
of the secondary school. Recent and current trends in curriculum
revision and research which provide basis for the need for
change in major areas of the secondary school curriculum are
studied.
SED 597 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. A review of theory and current research
concerning the growth and development of the individual through
the life span with emphasis placed on childhood and adolescence.
The course attempts to relate theory and research to present
concerns and problems of teachers through the study of physiological,
psychological and social interrelationships. Experience in
the procedures of child study are provided.
SED 598 INTERNSHIP IN SECONDARY TEACHING.
This course is designed for the student who possesses a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited university, has met all requirements
for admission to the teacher education program, and is eligible
for an internship as defined by the Texas Education Agency
guidelines.
SED 599 INTERNSHIP IN SECONDARY TEACHING.
This course is designed for the student who possesses a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited university, has met all requirements
for admission to the teacher education program, and is eligible
for an internship as defined by the Texas Education Agency
guidelines.
SED 670 CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND REFLECTION
FOR TEACHING. This course is designed for classroom teachers
of all subject and grade levels. The focus of this course
is to prepare teachers to read published research critically,
to integrate those findings with personal experience in order
to make reflective instructional decisions and to participate
in pedagogical research, theory-building, elementary statistics.
SED 732 ADVANCED AUTHORING AND INTEGRATION
OF TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION. This course is designed
to provide skills in production of CD-ROMS for educational
leaders to use in developing multimedia presentations, the
production and selection of technology and research regarding
the use of technology.
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