Education
124.
Intro to Computers for Educators.
(1)
An introduction to microcomputers, software and telecommunications. Emphasis placed on educational applications of software and hardware. Macintosh and DOS classes available.
220.
Exploring Schools and Teaching.
(2)
This course is open to all University students interested in exploring schools, teaching, contemporary education issues and teaching as a profession.
291 [CMTE 291].
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
293.
Topics in Education.
(1-3, no limit ?)
Various topics related to education from an interdisciplinary perspective.
296 [CMTE 291].
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
321L.
Teaching of Social Studies in the Elementary School.
(3)
Development of conceptual framework for study of community-based curriculum with emphasis on the diverse cultures of the southwest and value clarification. Supervised work with children allows for in-depth analysis of both content and process. Three lectures, 1 hr. lab.
330L.
Teaching of Reading.
(3)
Study of reading process for emergent and intermediate readers focusing on: cueing systems, assessment, family and community contexts, language, culture and instruction in individual and small group settings. Lab includes supervised tutoring and discussion group.
331L.
Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School.
(3)
Establishing a theoretical framework for exploring various approaches to reading/language development, instruction and evaluation in multicultural classroom settings. Three lectures, 1 hr. lab.
333L.
Teaching Oral and Written Language in the Elementary School.
(3)
Study of oral and written forms of language. Background theory in language development and use in teacher-child interactions is presented and followed by carefully designed experiences with children. Three lectures, 1 hr. lab.
353L.
Teaching of Science in the Elementary School.
(3)
Methods, processes, content and management of children’s science observation, exploration, discovery and invention; attitudes of inquiry and wonderment. Science integrated with math and other areas of life. Three lectures, 1 hr. lab.
361L.
Teaching of Mathematics in the Elementary School.
(3)
Strategies and materials appropriate for traditional and innovative instructional programs in elementary school mathematics. Supervised work with children allows for in-depth analysis of both content and process.
Pre- or corequisites: Math 111 and 112 and (MATH 121 or MATH 215).
362.
Teaching Experience I.
(3)
An early experience working in the schools to develop familiarity with students and the school culture. Seminar with six hours of field work weekly.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
391 / 591 [CMTE 391 / 591].
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 391.)
400.
Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
(1-2-3-6-9-12-15 to a maximum of 15 ?)
Pre- or corequisites: 321L or 331L or 333L or 353L or 361L.
Additional requirements are listed in previous section entitled “Student Teaching.”
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: admitted to Elementary Education.
*421.
The Social Studies Program in the Elementary School. (Estudios Sociales en las Escuela Primaria) .
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
Overview and development of the social studies curriculum within the contexts of the elementary school program and multicultural community settings.
*433.
Oral and Written Language Program in the Elementary School (Lenguaje Oral y Escrito en la Escuela Primaria) .
(2-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
The development extension/elaboration and analysis of the language arts in both home language and English language. Creative methods and materials.
*438.
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field.
(3)
Course explores issues of literacy development (i.e. reading, writing, listening and speaking) across core content areas of school curriculum. Required in secondary teacher education for all content specialization areas.
Restriction: permission of the department.
*453.
The Science Program in the Elementary School.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
*461.
The Mathematics Program in the Elementary School.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
462.
Student Teaching.
(3-6-9-12 to a maximum of 15 ?)
Observation and teaching in secondary schools for one or more semesters. Weekly seminar meetings required with University supervisors.
Prerequisite: 362.
464.
Student Teaching Seminar.
(3)
A seminar linked to student teaching to address issues of teaching as a profession.
Corequisite: 462.
492 [CMTE 492].
Workshop (Taller Pedagogico) .
(1-4 to a maximum of 9 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 492)
493 / 593 [CMTE 493].
Topics in Education.
(1-6, no limit ?)
Undergraduate and or graduate credit for students in Teacher Education working with faculty in specific topics identified by the course title.
495 [CMTE 495].
Field Experience.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 495)
Planned and supervised professional laboratory or field experiences in agency or institutional setting.
497 [CMTE 497].
Reading and Research in Honors.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 ?)
Restriction: permission of the major advisor.
500.
Research Applications to Education.
(3)
An exploration of the forms of research in teaching and learning. Students have opportunities to identify types of research and determine the significance of the conclusions of research.
501.
High School Curriculum.
(3)
Inquiry into high school curriculum with a focus on organization, models, goals setting, planning and evaluation.
502 [CMTE 500].
Advanced Instructional Strategies.
(3)
Exploration of accomplished teaching through study, practice and inquiry. Subject matter pedagogy and the diversity of pathways for learning, assessment and special needs in instruction are addressed.
511 [CMTE 511].
Curriculum in the Elementary School.
(3-12 to a maximum of 12 ?)
A study in the design, structure and implementation of curriculum in elementary classrooms. Other topics include historical perspectives of curriculum, influential factors on defining curriculum and theoretical connections.
512 [CMTE 512].
Arranging Learning Environments.
(3)
Course assists experienced elementary teachers to build and design a conceptual framework about the teaching and learning process as it relates to the arranged classroom environment in which students and teachers operate.
513 .
The Process of Reflection and Inquiry [The Process of Teaching and Learning].
(3)
Engages experienced teachers in the study and analysis of their own teaching and learning events through reflection and inquiry. Case studies, journals and narratives of teachers are used as tools for developing understandings.
516 [CMTE 516].
Integrating Curriculum in the Classroom.
(3)
Inquiry and practice in integrating curriculum across disciplines of knowledge, children’s diverse understandings, habits of mind and community needs and projects. Explores organization, models, goals setting, planning and evaluation.
531.
The Reading Program in the Elementary School (El Programa de Lectura en la Escuela Primaria) .
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 ?)
Prerequisite: 331L.
542 [CMTE 542].
Principles of Curriculum Development.
(3)
Focuses on issues of curriculum (K–12) from formal aspects of goals setting and planning to implicit issues of politics, culture and ideology.
560 [CMTE 560].
Instructional Leadership and Development.
(3)
Focuses on supervision in terms of professional growth, staff development, and creating organizations in which learning, rather than power and control, is the center of attention. Supervision as evaluation is a relatively minor part of the course.
562 [CMTE 562].
Practicum in the Supervision of Instruction.
(3 to a maximum of 12 ?)
The study about and practice of supervision of instruction in K–12 classroom settings. Designed to assist and improve capacities of student teaching supervisors, mentor teachers, clinical faculty and advanced graduate students in teacher education.
590 [CMTE 590].
Seminar .
(3)
For students in the Department of Teacher Education, this course synthesizes course work which has made up a master's degree program. Enhance and develop competence in professional communication, written and oral.
591 / 391 [CMTE 591 / 391].
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 ?)
A problems course, EDUC 591, is an acceptable substitute for EDUC 502 for all students in a teaching field endorsement program.
592 [CMTE 592].
Workshop.
( 1-4 to a maximum of 5 ?)
593 / 493 .
Topics in Education.
(1-3, no limit ?)
595 [CMTE 595].
Advanced Field Experiences.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 595.) Planned and supervised advanced professional laboratory or field experiences in agency or institutional settings.
596 [CMTE 596].
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 596)
597 [CMTE 597].
Directed Readings in Secondary and Adult Teacher Education.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 ?)
598 [CMTE 598].
Directed Reading in Elementary Education.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 ?)
599 [CMTE 599].
Master?s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit ?)
(Also offered as MSET 599.)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only
690 [CMTE 690].
Dissertation Seminar.
(3)
696 [CMTE 696].
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
(Also offered as MSET 696)
698 [CMTE 698].
Directed Readings in Elementary/Secondary Teacher Education.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 ?)
699 [CMTE 699].
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit ?)
(Also offered as MSET 699)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
450.
Issues in Secondary Education.
(3)
An exploration of issues that face secondary school teachers, including classroom management, school and community, learning needs of adolescent learners, and planning for diverse groups.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
552.
Social Justice in Education.
(3)
Exploration of complex social justice issues and pedagogical responses. Focuses on knowledge and skills teachers need to integrate principles of social justice fully into classroom curriculum and instruction.
602.
Teacher Education Pedagogy.
(3)
This doctoral course examines theory, research, policy frameworks and best practices for instruction appropriate for each stage of teacher development within the field of teacher education.
652.
Teacher Education and Social Justice.
(3)
Doctoral investigation of social justice specifically related to three aspects of teacher education: teaching for social justice; higher education, hegemony, models of education; and teacher education for social justice.
568.
The Art of Masterful Teaching.
(3 )
Exploration of multiple perspectives on characteristics of master teachers and the qualities of highly effective teaching.
Corequisite: 595. Restriction: permission of department.
693.
Topics in Teacher Education.
(1-3, no limit ?)
