Courses

• SED LS 902: Seminar in Early Literacy
  Surveys the research and theory that shaped U.S. preschool and kindergarten literacy programming form 1900 to 1990 and covers in more depth the research and theory from 1990 to the present, which provided the foundations for today's preschool and kindergarten literacy programs. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED LW 736: Teaching Writing in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools
  Study of research and theory that informs an understanding of the writing process, the development of writing abilities, and writing instruction and assessment. Application of the literature to classroom practice at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED LW 781: Processes of Writing
  Investigation of the theory and research related to writing. Exploration of implications for assessment, instructional design, and educational planning. 4cr, 1st sem, alternate years
• SED ME 360: Algebra for Teachers
  Algebra is a major strand in the mathematics curriculum. The key ideas of algebra including variable, patterns, functions, structure, and representation as well as methods of thinking algebraically will be explored. Instructional strategies and assessment techniques will be presented. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 363: Problem-Solving Lab
  Development of problem-solving strategies via the use of challenge problems designed for students in grades 4-12. Focuses on how to design and solve problems. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 501: Tips for Math Tutors: Grades 1-6
  This course provides prospective tutors with knowledge of the big ideas of elementary school mathematics, difficulties students may experience with these ideas, techniques for diagnosing the difficulties, and strategies for helping students improve their understanding and performance. 2cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 503: Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems
  This four-credit course is a prerequisite for ME 504. It is required for graduate students majoring in elementary education who are preparing to become teachers of children in kindergarten through grade five. This course focuses on topics in number systems and operations with an emphasis on number, operations, mental mathematics, proportionality, number theory, and probability. Students explore the mathematics from the perspective of a student and a teacher. The emphasis is on making sense of key ideas of number and operations and on exploring how students’ understanding of these topics emerge and develop. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 504: Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Algebra, Geometry, & Statistics
  This course is required for graduate students majoring in elementary education who are preparing to become teachers of children in kindergarten through grade five. This course focuses on topics in algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics. Students explore mathematics form the perspective of student and teacher. The emphasis is on making sense of key ideas in algebra and geometry and on exploring how student's understanding of these topics emerge and develop. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 506: Student-Teaching Half Practicum: Mathematics, 5-8
  Minimum 150 hours required, Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed pre- requisites. For description, see SED ME507. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 507: Student-Teaching Practicum: Mathematics, 5-8
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed pre-requisites. Student teaching: a full- time experience in a selected school under joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University representative. Minimum 300 hours. 8cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 508: Student-Teaching Practicum: Mathematics, 8-12
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed pre-requisites. Student teaching: a full- time experience in a selected secondary school under joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University representative. Minimum 300 hours required. 8cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 509: Student-Teaching Half Practicum: Mathematics, 8-12
  Minimum 150 hours required. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed pre- requisites. For description, see SED ME 508. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 530: Advanced Methods: Teaching Mathematics in Urban Schools
  This course examines the teaching and learning of mathematics in urban schools. Considers how issues of race, gender, class, language and culture affect the nature of mathematics education in schools. Successful methodologies and projects for teaching algebra to diverse populations are explored. 2cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 544: Early Childhood Mathematics, Pre-K-Grade 2
  Introduces a comprehensive development approach to mathematics education, including the psychology of mathematical thinking and learning; methods for observing, interviewing, and evaluating children; the key ideas of mathematics and their development; and principles of early childhood pedagogy. 4cr.
• SED ME 545: Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Elementary
  Introduces strategies, activites, assessment, and materials for teaching mathematical concepts and skills, grades K-6. Emphasis on how children develop knowledge of unifying ideas of mathematics. 4cr, either sem.
• SED ME 546: Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School
  Analysis of research on strategies, activities, assessment, and materials for teaching mathematical concepts and skills, grades 5-8. Focus on structures and models of algebraic and geometric concepts and applications. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 547: Methods of Teaching Mathematics: High School
  Analysis of research on strategies, activities, and materials for teaching mathematical concepts and skills, grades 8-12. Concepts from geometry, higher algebra, probability and statistics, trigonometry, and calculus. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 551: Mathematics for Special Needs Students
  Examines programs for students in grades K-12 at both ends of the achievement spectrum in mathematics: the gifted student and the student with learning disabilities. Diagnostic techniques, alternative curricula, appropriate instructional strategies, and classroom organization techniques for each type of student. 4cr, either sem.
• SED ME 558: Mathematics Curriculum: Program Issues, Trends
  Analysis of historical, mathematical, and psychological factors influencing pre-K-12 mathematics curricula. Focuses on national and international standards, research on learning and teaching with understanding, and integrated curricula. 4cr, 1st sem.
• SED ME 559: Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry
  Analysis of geometry following an intuitive, materials-oriented introduction, and a more formalized analysis of geometric concepts. Topics include transformational, nonmetric, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, as well as topology. 4cr.

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