Course Descriptions


 

Education: Secondary Education

EDSC 402 (3 Credits) Fall
Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School (3+0)

Focus on methodologies appropriate for teaching middle and high school students in a variety of settings. Candidates explore the structure of schools, the nature of their audiences and will plan, implement and assess both teacher and student centered instructional strategies. Includes Alaska Content/Performance Standards. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate program or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary licensure candidates; or permission of instructor.)


EDSC 407 (3 Credits) Summer, As Demand Warrants
Developing Literacy in the Content Areas (3+0)

Preparation for secondary teachers (middle school, junior, and senior high school) to integrate listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing strategies into a content area of the classroom. Candidates examine and evaluate learning theories related to literacy development and varied methods of instruction and assessment to help design and develop and appropriate pedagogical model for teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate secondary post-baccalaureate program; or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 414 (3 Credits) Summer, As Demand Warrants
Learning, Development and Special Needs Instruction (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 614)

Provides a survey of learning theory, adolescent development and special needs instruction. Attention will be given to the cognitive, social, and moral theories of development, and to current theories of learning. Consideration will be given to cultural and individual differences among learners including those with special needs. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 415 (3 Credits) Summer, As Demand Warrants
Foundations of Modern Educational Practice (3+0)

Historical, political, sociological and curricular foundations of secondary education in the U.S. with particular attention to Alaska. For pre-service teachers to understand and reflect on the teaching profession at the secondary level and to explore current issues and controversies confronting education at national, state and local levels. (Prerequisite: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 424 (3 Credits) Spring
Culturally Responsive Small School Programs for Alaska (3+0)

Exploration of effective programs in small rural schools and in urban schools utilizing school-within-a-school and multi-age models. Emphasis on interdisciplinary models and innovative programs with multi-cultural perspectives. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 431 (3 Credits) Fall
Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the context Area (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 631)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in the candidate's specific content area. Course is taught by content specialists. Discusses current issues, methodologies, and teaching strategies specific to the various disciplines. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. Note: EDSC 431 may be taken 3 times for a total of 9 credits when content changes. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 432 (3 Credits) Fall
English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 632)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in English/language arts. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to English/language arts. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 433 (3 Credits) Fall
Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 633)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in mathematics. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies and practical application lessons for mathematics teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 434 (3 Credits) Fall
Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 634)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies, inquiry-based lessons, laboratory experiences, and field trips for science teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 435 (3 Credits) Fall
Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 635)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in social science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies, project-based activities, and community-as-laboratory experiences for social studies teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 442 (3 Credits) Spring
Portfolio Preparation: Integrating Theory and Practice (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 642)

Continued systematic collection of selected work. Portfolios document and provide evidence of professional development and achievement as beginning teachers relative to Alaska Teacher Standards and Alaska Student Content Standards, integrated with Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools. Portfolios are to show a wide range of knowledge, dispositions and skills using a variety of technologies including digital storage on CD. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 457 (3 Credits) Spring
Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 657)

Addressing issues of diversity is particularly significant in teacher education. Focus on philosophy and premises underlying multiculturalism in teacher education, as well as the development of attitudes and behaviors to help those involved deal directly, ethically, and effectively with others in the education community in Alaska. Pedagogical practice including instructional strategies that promote these goals will be stressed. Candidates will examine their philosophy of teaching that defines practice in the classroom and discuss current education issues in the U.S. including urban and rural Alaska. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 458 (3 Credits) Fall
Classroom Organization and Management (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 658)

Focus on establishment of a positive learning environment, development of a successful discipline plan consistent with an educator's philosophy of education, and a review of the major discipline models. Candidates will examine the role that factors such as culture, gender, interest, ability, and exceptionality play in student's behavior. Candidates will study techniques to maintain positive student-teacher interactions in the classroom and establish a positive relationship with parents. Candidates develop strategies to incorporate local knowledge and community culture in classroom practice. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisites: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 471 (3 Credits) Fall
Secondary Teaching: School Internship I and Seminar (1+0+25)

Supervised observation and teaching in secondary schools approved by the School of Education. Seminar topics may include: special attention to school-community relations, special needs, curriculum development, teaching strategies, and the integration of technology across the curriculum. The School of Education may limit enrollment, determine assignments and cancel registration of candidates doing unsatisfactory work. (Prerequisites: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 472 (3 Credits) Spring
Secondary Teaching: School Internship II and Seminar (1+0+35)

Supervised observation and teaching in secondary schools approved by the School of Education. Seminar topics may include: special attention to school-community relations, special needs, curriculum development, teaching strategies, and the integration of technology across the curriculum. The School of Education may limit enrollment, determine assignments and cancel registration of candidates doing unsatisfactory work. (Prerequisites: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 614 (3 Credits) Summer, As Demand Warrants
Learning, Development and Special Needs Instruction (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSE 414)

Provides a survey of learning theory, adolescent development and special needs instruction. Attention will be given to the cognitive, social, and moral theories of development, and to current theories of learning. Consideration will be given to cultural and individual differences among learners including those with special needs. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 631 (3 Credits) Fall
Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the context Area (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 431)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in the candidate's specific content area. Course is taught by content specialists. Discusses current issues, methodologies, and teaching strategies specific to the various disciplines. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 632 (3 Credits) Fall
English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 432)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in English/language arts. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to English/language arts. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 633 (3 Credits) Fall
Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 433)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in mathematics. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies and practical application lessons for mathematics teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 634 (3 Credits) Fall
Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 434)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies, inquiry-based lessons, laboratory experiences, and field trips for science teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 635 (3 Credits) Fall
Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 435)

Methodologies of instruction and assessment in social science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues, diverse methodologies, project-based activities, and community-as-laboratory experiences for social studies teaching. (Prerequisites: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program, or the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary candidates, or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 657 (3 Credits) Spring
Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 457)

Addressing issues of diversity is particularly significant in teacher education. Focus on philosophy and premises underlying multiculturalism in teacher education, as well as the development of attitudes and behaviors to help those involved deal directly, ethically, and effectively with others in the education community in Alaska. Pedagogical practice including instructional strategies that promote these goals will be stressed. Candidates will examine their philosophy of teaching that defines practice in the classroom and discuss current education issues in the U.S. including urban and rural Alaska. (Prerequisite: Admitted to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education candidates; graduate standing or permission of instructor.)
EDSC 658 (3 Credits) Fall
Classroom Organization and Management (3+0)
(Stacked with EDSC 458)

Focus on establishment of a positive learning environment, development of a successful discipline plan consistent with an educator's philosophy of education, and a review of the major discipline models. Candidates will examine the role that factors such as culture, gender, interest, ability, and exceptionality play in student's behavior. Candidates will study techniques to maintain positive student-teacher interactions in the classroom and establish a positive relationship with parents. Candidates develop strategies to incorporate local knowledge and community culture in classroom practice. (Prerequisites: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program; or M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction option for secondary education; or permission of instructor.)