CoursesEDUC 502 -- History Teaching Seminar
This course is designed for students interested in teaching history at the secondary, community college, university level as well as in out-of-school contexts. The course supports students in developing their philosophy of teaching and learning in history and the social sciences through readings, observations, and response. Theories of curriculum design and research in instructional delivery are addressed. History education pedagogies are demonstrated and applied. Syllabus EDUC 332/532 -- Curriculum and Methods of Teaching (Secondary) This secondary methods course puts into practice teaching and learning theories that address the education of diverse middle level and secondary students. Candidates learn to craft lessons and design instruction to help students meet the state-mandated content-area standards and supports the development of a global perspective. Syllabus Description of Assignments Practicum Guidelines EDUC 334/534 -- Methods of Teaching Literacy in Secondary Schools This secondary methods course prepares candidates to engage middle and high school students in effective reading, writing, speaking and listening experiences across content areas. Syllabus Description of Assignments EDUC 535 -- Curriculum Design and Evaluation This course takes students through the process of designing and implementing effective curriculum and evaluations appropriate to their area of interest. Students learn to identify goals worthy of enduring understanding, craft essential questions, design formal, informal, and project-based assessments, and develop lessons and instructional activities to engage students in the process of constructing deep understanding of the unit concepts. Syllabus |
EDUC 557/558 -- Action Research for Secondary Teachers
This two course sequence focuses on action research in the secondary classroom setting. EDUC 557 focuses on the nature of action research and action research methodology. Candidate identify classroom-focused research questions, design appropriate research projects, and initiate those projects in their student teaching classrooms. EDUC 558 treats data analysis and reporting. It supports candidates as they work to analyze data collected in their classrooms and prepare to present their research as a capstone project. EDUC 557 Syllabus EDUC 558 Syllabus EDUC 567 -- Master's Credential Cohort Student Teaching Seminar This seminar guides candidates through their student teaching experiences, providing them with opportunities to share, discuss, and evaluate their current practice in creating positive classroom environments. Fall Syllabus Description of Assignments Spring Syllabus EDUC 579 -- 21st Century Learning in International Context Students in this global study course will investigate 21st century learning applications in an international context, with an emphasis on mobile device learning tools and project based learning (PBL). Students will collaborate with teachers at Daraja Academy in Nanyuki, Kenya to implement and assess technology applications and PBL units of study that respond to the local context including Kenyan educational standards, technology availability, and teacher and student interests. Syllabus EDUC 301 -- Introduction to Academic Mentoring Part of USD's new undergraduate education minor, this course is designed to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate to mentor children in PK-12 settings. Syllabus |