Courses Taught
Fall, 2009
EDN 303 - Instructional Technology (3)
This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles that underlie the design, production, and evaluation of instructional materials, computer generated presentations, and interactive media with particular emphasis on effective classroom use and integration into instructional units. Students will develop skills in the operation of media production equipment, including microcomputers, computer software applications, telecommunications, video related equipment, and distance learning technologies.
Section 001 - M,W 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
EDN 406 - Theory and Practice in Teaching Secondary Science (3)
Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed.
EDNL 406 - Field Experience in Secondary Science (1)
Field experiences required (30 contact hours).
LIC 506 - Advanced Theory and Practice Teaching Secondary Science (3)
LIC 509 - Internship (6)
Spring 2009
EDN 408 - Instructional Seminar (2)
The main focus of the course is on the development of teaching skills and instructional plans to be implemented in the practicum setting. In addition, the course supports students’ professional growth and reflection throughout the practicum experience. The course is aligned with the WSE conceptual framework of teacher as decision maker and reflective practitioner.
LIC 509 - Advanced Theory and Practice Teaching Secondary Science (6)
Emphasis on theory, curriculum development, inquiry, critical thinking, classroom management, instructional strategies and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Successful planning and teaching practices with adaptations to diverse needs of students will be discussed.
EDN 495 / EDN 595 - International Field Experience, Belize (3)
This class will focus on the conceptualization and rationale for using the inquiry method of teaching. Course participants will be actively involved in knowledge acquisition as an inquirer. Students will study the characteristics of inquiry and its operations, and learn to incorporate existing curricular materials when using the inquiry approach. Students will investigate practice at elementary, middle and secondary levels of educational practice. Students will question, analyze, and even generate knowledge based upon evidence.