Courses

• 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 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 Teaching: Geometry
  Revisits geometry from an advanced perspective, preparing teachers to teach geometry with understanding. Topics such as transformations, nonmetric, Euclidean, and non-Euclidean geometries are explored with a focus on teaching with technology. 4cr, either sem.
• SED ME 560: Mathematics for Teaching: Algebra
  Revisits school algebra from an advanced perspective, with emphasis on multiple representations, making generalizations, and justifications. Topics include variables, patterns, functions, and linear algebra. Attention to contemporary issues in curriculum, learning, teaching, technology, and other tools are woven throughout. 4cr, either sem.
• SED ME 563: Problem Solving in Mathematics
  Explores big ideas in mathematics through solving sets of challenging problems and connects to issues in teaching and learning. Topics include: research on problem solving, problem design, and implications of a problem-solving approach in school mathematics. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED ME 589: Designing Professional Development Programs in Mathematics Education
  Students examine models for the professional development of mathematics teachers; conduct needs assessment of the teachers in their target groups; and design professional development programs that respond to those needs. Programs focus on upgrading mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical and assessment practices. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED PE 103: Intro. to Human Movement
  Historical, philosophical, physical, intellectual, and psychosocial reasons for human movement: emotional expression, ego development, interpersonal relationships, communication, fitness, safety, work, health, and recreation. 2cr, 1st sem.
• SED PE 211: Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence
  Assists special education and elementary school teachers in the organization, planning, and integrating of motor activities. Children from the Boston public schools are taught skills in the areas of rhythms, gymnastics, creative games, and ball activities; movement principles. 2 cr, either sem. Staff On Demand
• SED PE 250: Community Leadership through Youth Sport Coaching
  This course will enable students to gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the youth sport coach as well as to develop basic coaching skills through classroom study of coaching theory combined with practical involvement in a community sport organization.
• SED PE 375: Psychology of Sport
  Introduction to the field of sport psychology. An overview of theory and practice related to contemporary issues in the field, including personality and performance, motivation, attention control, leadership styles, stress/arousal/anxiety, athletic counseling, performance enhancement techniques, and testing and performance motivation. 4cr, either sem.
• SED PE 502: Mvmt/Phys Activ
  This course description is currently under construction.
• SED PE 505: Foundations of Sport Science
  Overview of essential concepts in the sport sciences, including: exercise, physiology, sport biomechanics, principles of strength and endurance training, and sport nutrition. Open to advanced undergraduate students and graduate students interested in the sport sciences. 2 or 3cr, either sem.
• SED PE 506: Motor Development: Considerations for Planning Movement
  For classroom teachers, special education teachers, and movement specialists. Examines motor development and methods of adapting physical activities for students who may have physical, cognitive, social/emotional, learning, and/or sensory disabilities. 4 cr, 1st sem.
• SED PE 513: Practical Applications for PE and HE
  Through a combination of seminar and practicum experiences, students learn and apply current theory and methods for implementing physical and health education. The focus is on providing students experiences in observing, planning and implementing effective learning activities and lessons. 4 cr. 1st sem.
• SED PE 529: The Psychology of Coaching Teams
  This course aims to give students a better understanding of the complex web of psychological factors that coaches contend with when trying to create a successful team. Central topics include leadership, group cohesion, collective-efficacy, systems theory, group psychodynamics and team dynamics. Students study different theories that might explain group and team behavior. As part of their learning students are required to participate in a group project to experience a team dynamic firsthand. The course also focuses on understanding how great coaches accomplish their success. An important aspect of the course is for students to consider the ethical and moral dimensions of coaching in different contexts. In this discussion we examine the central topics of sportsmanship and character development. 4cr, either sem.
• SED PE 580: Student Teaching Practicum: Physical Education, Pre-K-8
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. For students seeking initial licensure in physical education in elementary and middle schools. Students are placed in schools for daily school schedule and are supervised jointly by cooperating practitioners and University personnel. Minimum 300 hours required. 8 cr, either sem.
• SED PE 581: Student Teaching Half Practicum: Physical Education, Pre-K-8
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. For students seeking current initial licensure in physical education, i.e., Pre-K-8 and 5-12. Course supplements SED PE 582. Students are placed in schools for the daily school schedule and are supervised jointly by cooperating practitioners and University personnel. Minimum 150 hours required. 4 cr, either sem.
• SED PE 582: Student Teaching Practicum: Physical Education 5-12
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. For students seeking initial licensure in physical education in middle, junior, and senior high schools. Students are placed in schools for daily school schedule and are supervised jointly by cooperating practitioners and University personnel. Minimum 300 hours required. 8 cr, either sem.
• SED PE 583: Student Teaching Half Practicum: Physical Education, 5-12
  Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. For students seeking current initial licensure in physical education, i.e., 5-12. This course is needed in addition to SED PE 580. Students are placed in schools for the daily school schedule and are supervised jointly by cooperating practitioners and University personnel. Minimum 150 hours required. 4 cr, either sem.

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