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Science & Math Education (SMED)
SMED 5280 Workshop in Science Education Description: Develops and/or implements elementary and secondary science programs. Course previously offered as CIED 5280. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-4 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study
SMED 5913 Teaching Geometry and Spatial Visualization Prerequisites: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Description: Focus on the development of geometric concepts and spatial visualization. Attention given to the understanding of learning trajectories and their role in student learning. Course previously offered
as CIED 5913. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5283 Problem-Centered Learning in Mathematics
Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5923 Teaching Algebra and Mathematical Tasks Prerequisites: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Description: Focus on the different aspects of a problem-centered learning environment. Using current research as a guide, students will examine tasks, collaborative work, and the roles of students, teachers and discourse. Course previously offered as CIED 5283. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5293 Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Technology Description: The focus of this course is on research and methods of teaching and learning with technology in the mathematics classroom. Topics will include philosophical, social, developmental and theoretical issues associated with the development and use of technology and school reform. Activities and applications will be explored as they relate to the potential for providing a technology-rich learning environment conducive to student construction of mathematical knowledge. Course previously offered as CIED 5293. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5613 Effective Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary School Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Description: Directed advanced practicum in secondary school mathematical education. Includes study of current research findings in mathematical education, teaching strategies, materials and evaluation procedures in the secondary school. For experienced classroom teachers, superintendents, principals and supervisors. Course previously offered as CIED 5613. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture
Description: Focus on algebra concepts of functional thinking and generalized arithmetic. Attention will be given to the analysis and construction of effective mathematical tasks in the teaching of algebra. Course previously offered as CIED 5923. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5933 Teaching Data and Probability in Schools Prerequisites: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Description: Focus on statistical literacy and the teaching of PK-12 data and probability concepts; emphasis on the use of instructional technology to enhance student learning. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5943 Mathematics Leadership and Coaching
Prerequisites: Completion of a Bachelor's degree and nine hours from SMED 5253, SMED 5273, SMED 5913, SMED 5923, and SMED 5933. Description: Develops skills and knowledge for school mathematics program design and leadership, and for coaching other teaching professionals in mathematics teaching. Course previously offered as CIED 5943. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 6013 Assessment in Science Education Prerequisites: Completion of a bachelor's degree. Guided readings, discussions, and group activities focus on strengthening students' understanding of state and national assessments in science education. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science
Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science SMED 5750 Seminar in Mathematics Education Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Description: Problems, issues and trends in mathematics education. Course previously offered as CIED 5750. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-6 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Teaching, Learning, Ed Science
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