SEED 536 - Elementary Health Curriculum & Methods During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, multiple subject candidates learn content-specific teaching strategies that are effective in achieving the goals of the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health; respect for and promotion of the health of others; understanding of the process of growth and development; and informed use of health-related information, products, and services. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent: 520. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 336 was taken as an undergraduate. Unit(s): 1. SEED 537 - Elementary History - Social Science Curriculum & Methods During interrelated activities in program coursework and fieldwork, Multiple Subject education candidates learn, understand and use content-specific teaching strategies for helping grades K-6 students learn the state-adopted academic content standards for History- Social Science. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent: 520. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 337 was taken as an undergraduate. Unit(s): 1. SEED 540 - Foundations of Language Education A survey course that considers the structure and use of language in general and English in particular. An understanding of linguistics, English pronunciation and grammar is emphasized. Research concerning current theories, practice and methods of first and second language acquisition and English language development is also discussed. Unit(s): 3. SEED 541 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Survey of the theories and foundations of bilingual education as well as organizational models and practices for use in teaching English as a second language, English language development and content area teaching. The application of theory to classroom instruction and the methods of teaching language are emphasized. The evaluation and selection of materials for instruction are also considered. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent: 519 and 526. Note(s): TPA #1. This course is waived if LEDU 301, LEDU 330 and LEDU 341 was taken as an undergraduate. Fee: $100. Unit(s): 3. SEED 542 - Language Assessment & Evaluation The individual differences of language minority students, instructional techniques and classroom discourse which affect the acquisition of first and second language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are examined and analyzed. Also addresses the skills and competencies needed to adequately and effectively assess, diagnose and evaluate English language proficiency for placement and achievement. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent: LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Unit(s): 3. SEED 543 - Elementary Curriculum Introduction to the scope and sequence of the elementary school curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies and language arts; emphasis on a variety of teaching approaches, integration across content areas, assessment, classroom management and resources. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519, LEDU 330 or SEED 526, and LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Co-requisite: SEED 544. Concurrent: LEDU 309 or SEED 509, LEDU 420 or SEED 520, LEDU 336 or SEED 536 and LEDU 337 or SEED 537. Note(s): TPA #3. This course is waived if LEDU 431 was taken as an undergraduate. Fee: $100. Unit(s): 3. SEED 544 - Elementary Curriculum Fieldwork A 60-hour fieldwork requirement to support the practical application of SEED 543 Elementary Curriculum content. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local elementary schools. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519, LEDU 330 or SEED 526 and LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Co-requisite: SEED 543. Concurrent: LEDU 309 or SEED 509, LEDU 420 or SEED 520, LEDU 336 or SEED 536, and LEDU 337 or SEED 537. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 432 was taken as an undergraduate. Unit(s): 1.
SEED 545 - Secondary Curriculum Secondary school curriculum, assessment, classroom management and teaching methods as they apply to the content areas in secondary school settings. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519, LEDU 330 or SEED 526, LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Co- requisite: SEED 546. Concurrent: LEDU 425 or SEED 525 and LEDU 433 or SEED 533. Note(s): TPA #3. This course is waived if LEDU 436 was taken as an undergraduate. Fee: $100. Unit(s): 3. SEED 546 - Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork A 60-hour fieldwork requirement to support the practical application of SEED 545 Secondary Curriculum content. Candidates will design and teach several classroom lessons in local secondary schools. Prerequisite(s): LEDU 301 or SEED 519, LEDU 330 or SEED 526, and LEDU 341 or SEED 541. Co-requisite: 545. Concurrent: LEDU 425 or SEED 525 and LEDU 433 or SEED 533. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 437 was taken as an undergraduate. Unit(s): 1. SEED 549 - Studies in Children's Literature Focus is on how to effectively use children ʼ s literature to enhance and strengthen children ʼ s literacy development. Special emphasis is placed upon connecting students ʼ language, interests, and cultural background in order to increase their motivation and academic achievement. Active engagement in a wide range of responses to literature including art, music, drama, and writing provide current and future teachers with a repertoire of strategies to use in elementary school classrooms. Note(s): This course is waived if LEDU 380 was taken as an undergraduate. Unit(s): 1. SEED 550 - Literature Study in the Classroom Designed to provide an understanding of the historical perspective on children ʼ s literature through literature, film, lecture, and discussion. Literature representative of a variety of cultures and ethnic groups will be analyzed and discussed in order to strengthen cultural understanding. Emphasis will be upon developing a variety of responses to literature through art, drama, and writing in order to strengthen children ʼ s literacy development. Unit(s): 3. SEED 551 - Practicum in Language & Literacy Observation, case study construction and analysis, assistance and instruction of one or more language minority students in an actual language and literacy environment. This practicum affords opportunity to apply theory to practice in a naturalistic, field-setting. Unit(s): 3. SEED 552 - Supervision in Language & Literacy Laboratory experience in language and literacy under the supervision of qualified instructional leaders and university supervisors. Unit(s): 3. SEED 554 - Professional Writing This course prepares the graduate student to write APA papers and conduct effective library research. This course also prepares the graduate student to submit journal articles, query letters, and book proposals to educational publishers. Note(s): A minimum grade of “B” required for Master ʼ s degree (a "B-" is not sufficient). Must take during the first semester in the M.A. in Education Program. Unit(s): 3. SEED 555 - Seminars in Education Seminars in National Board Certification, cooperative learning, curriculum, instruction, instructional media, classroom control and management, organization of schools, management of personnel, public relations, implementation of Christian philosophy, and early childhood education. Note(s): May be repeated for up to six units. Restricted to School of Education approval. Unit(s): 1 - 3.
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