Curriculum & Training

• SED CT 375: Preprac Sec Sch
  
• SED CT 500: Directed Study
  Student initiated directed study to be completed with faculty member. var cr. either sem.
• SED CT 556: Classroom Assessment
  Emphasizes principles and procedures of assessment that are of primary importance to educational practitioners. Includes diagnostic tests, construction of classroom tests, observation techniques, and performance measures; norm- and criterion-referenced assessment; uses of standardized tests, current issues and controversies. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 575: General Methods of Instruction, 5-12
  Development of teaching skills and classroom strategies common to a variety of teaching matters. Includes instructional planning, integrating subject matter with learner's age level and educational environment. Analysis of best practices across all academic areas, learning theories, evaluation, and specific teaching techniques; 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 703: Mentored Field Experience
  Open to matriculated students in Curriculum & Teaching seeking professional licensure in a field and at the level in which they hold a valid initial license. A minimum of 60 hours of mentored experience beyond the induction year. Seminar and field consultation with University staff. 2cr.
• SED CT 735: Teacher Education and Professional Development
  A seminar for doctoral students interested in enhancing teacher quality by improving pre-service preparation, induction, and in-service education. Provides a developmental framework for thinking about the issues, research, and proposals for reform in teacher education and professional development. 4cr, alternating fall semesters.
• SED CT 750: Basic Principles for Curriculum and Teaching
  Analysis of important philosophers (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Dewey, Whitehead) for insights into principles of curriculum design and classroom teaching. Focuses on accurate formulation of current and classic educational problems. Seminar format for doctoral students only. Required for departmental EdD students. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED CT 799: Master's Thesis in Curriculum and Teaching
  Students seeking to complete a master's thesis must present a proposal and secure approval of the department chairman, one faculty member to direct the study, and one other faculty member. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 801: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Supervisor/Director
  Supervised field placement for 300 hours for one semester to demonstrate competencies in the supervisor/director role. Sections indicate specialties that are supervised by practitioners within that area. Open only to candidates for Massachusetts licensure as supervisors/directors and to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. 4cr, either sem.
• SED CT 802: Field Experience in Curriculum and Teaching
  Supervised field experience for students holding professional appointments. Must meet field of knowledge requirements and professional preparation that is equivalent to licensure sequence. Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. Consent of department chair required. 8cr, either sem.
• SED CT 900: Independent Study
  See SED AP 900 for description.
• SED CT 999: Dissertation Advisement
  See SED AP 999 for description.

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