SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

*SED/CI 531 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER EDUCATION. An introduction to computers in the classroom with emphasis on software, types of computers, and practical applications.

SED 533 THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR’S ROLE. This course is designed to assist teachers in understanding the structure, organization, and management of public schools. This will include school history, law, diversity, and special populations.

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 fi eld.

*SED/CI 570 RESEARCH IN 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 fi ndings with personal experience in order to make refl ective instructional decisions and to participate in pedagogical research, theory-building, elementary statistics.

*SED/CI 583 INTEGRATING CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING. Laboratory experiences are provided for graduate students in integrating technology into the school curriculum. This course is recommended for both Education and non-Education majors.

*SED/CI 585 CURRENT ISSUES IN EDUCATION. Analysis of opposing or varying viewpoints on educational issues of current concern is the main focus of the course. Examination of research literature, current data, experts in the various fi elds, and utilization of current technology in the examination of contemporary topics will be completed.

*SED/CI 587 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION. The topic(s) included will vary with academic program and semester offered.

*SED/CI 590 ADVANCED METHODS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE. This course is designed for K-12 teachers of all subject areas. Increased profi ciency in classroom management skills is the primary objective of the course. Teachers will be provided with an understanding of the factors infl uencing 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 infl uencing student behaviors.

*SED/CI 593 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING. This course is designed to assist teachers in the construction of appropriate classroom assessment and to determine their use for improving instruction and achievement. Typical methods of measuring intelligence achievement special aptitudes and personality are included. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of state tests and other assessments. The use of data as a tool for instructional and student achievements is also included. Emphasis is also placed in the interpretation and use of classroom assessment to improve instruction and achievement. Elementary statistical terms and processes are also included.

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/CI 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 defi ned 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 defi ned by the Texas Education Agency guidelines.

SED 790 ASSESSMENT OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING. This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include classroom assessment, standardized tests, and assessment instruments for research in mathematics education.

SED 793 RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Top- ics will include selecting a research topic, research instruments, research statistics, and writing the paper.

SED 795 CURRENT ISSUES IN MATH EDUCATION. This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include curriculum, textbooks, standards, accountability, parental involvement, legal issues, ethics, and testing.

SED 796 THEORIES OF LEARNING MATHEMATICS. This course will be one of four education classes used in the doctoral program in mathematics education. Topics will include theories of learning mathematics, information processing, cognitive theories, and constructivist theories

* Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, courses listed as EED/CI indicate a change in course prefix effective with the fall 2006 semester. Courses will be listed with the EED prefix through the spring 2006 semester. Beginning with the fall 2006 semester, these courses will be listed with the CI prefix.