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2012-2013 Academic Catalog and Handbook

EDUG (Education)

EDUG (Education) Course Descriptions

EDUG 501 The Professional Educator
1 hour. An introduction to the characteristics and role of the professional educator in today's society. An interrogation of prevailing Western strands of thought upon education, the role of the professional educator, and the changing terrain of education.

EDUG 502 Special Topics for the Professional Educator: Structures for Teaching and Learning
2 hours. Special topics include the Oregon Content Standards, instructional strategies, unit planning, classroom management, and educational technology.

EDUG 503 Special Topics for the Professional Educator: Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Populations
2 hours. Special topics include teaching in a diverse society and meeting the needs of all students. Attention is paid to issues of inclusion, gender, race, class, and at-risk populations. Unique needs of each authorization level will also be addressed.

EDUG 510 Issues in Human Development: Theory Into Practice
2 hours. The theoretical and practical aspects of human development - birth through adolescence.

EDUG 520 Action Research for Teachers I
1 hour. Introduction to a variety of methods for gathering both qualitative and quantitative data in the classroom. Attention will be given to defining "action research" and "teacher/researcher."

EDUG 521 Action Research for Teachers II
3 hours. Design and implement action research project for the practicum using a variety of methods. Design, teach, assess, and interpret first work sample in the practicum, applying "best practices." Interpret data results from both the research and the work sample.

EDUG 522 Action Research for Teachers III
3 hours. Continue data collection for research in the practicum. Analyze, interpret, and report on data. Design, teach, assess, and interpret second work sample in the practicum, applying "best practices." Students will present action research projects during a research symposium.

EDUG 530 Learning Theory
2 hours. Theories of learning and associated teaching applications. Focus will be on views of knowledge, the learner, and the nature of learning and teaching.

Authorization and Content-Specific Courses

EDUG 551 Methods for Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom
2.5 hours. A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of language arts and social studies curriculum for early childhood and elementary classroom. The pattern of course topics presented is nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods.

EDUG 552 Methods for Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in the Elementary and Mid-Level Classroom
2.5 hours. A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of language arts and social studies curriculum for elementary and mid-level classroom. The pattern of course topics presented is nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods.

EDUG 553 Methods for Teaching Math and Science in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom
2.5 hours. A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of math and science curriculum for the early childhood and elementary classroom. The pattern of course topics presented is nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods.

EDUG 554 Methods for Teaching Math and Science in the Elementary and Mid-Level Classroom
2.5 hours. A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of math and science curriculum for the elementary and mid-level classroom. The pattern of course topics presented is nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods.

EDUG 556 Secondary Content Pedagogy
3 hours. A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for content-specific secondary classroom. The pattern of course topics presented is nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods.

EDUG 557 Topics in Secondary Education: Rethinking High School
1 hour. A study of structures, strategies, issues, designs, and possibilities for the organization of high schools and implementation of curriculum to meet the specific needs of high school students.

EDUG 558 Topics in Mid-Level Education: Teaching in the Middle
1 hour. A study of structures, strategies, issues, designs, and possibilities for the organization of middle schools and implementation of curriculum to meet the specific needs of mid-level students.

EDUG 560 Language and Literacy
2 hours. Language/reading, writing, and communication will be discussed, along with how they are applied across the disciplines.

EDUG 575 Practicum I: Enrichment Experience
2 hours. Planning, teaching, tutoring, and/or community service with grades P through 12 are possible options for this practicum. Each MAT program provides a unique experience for interaction in an authorization appropriate environment. Pass/No Pass.

EDUG 576 Practicum II: Classroom Organization in Practice
3 hours. Observation and teaching in an elementary or secondary classroom. An opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate the first work sample. Pass/No Pass.

EDUG 577 Practicum III: Classroom Teaching
6 hours. Full-time supervised student teaching. Preservice teachers teach and evaluate lessons, assess student achievement, and evaluate themselves. Work samples will be implemented and evaluated. Pass/No Pass.

EDUG 590 Graduate Seminar
2 hours. A seminar focusing on issues related to current trends and questions in education, classroom organization and management, and ethics/values in teaching. Classroom observations in minority, cross-cultural, and alternative school settings. Professional transition topics will include résumé writing, job-search strategies, placement services, and interviewing skills.

EDUG 630 History and Foudnations of Literacy Learning
2 hours. Thoughtful classroom practice depends on sound theory. This course examines some current competing theories, looks at the implications of various literacy theories as they impact classroom decision making, and, through reading and discussion, develop a personal understanding of literacy processes. The linguistic framework of reading and its place in the language arts will also be explored.

EDUG 631 Analysis of Reading and Writing Assessments
2 hours. Classroom teachers become acquainted with a wide variety of methods for assessing student progress in reading and writing. Administration and scoring of these tests will be explored. Information about how testing results can facilitate teaching and learning is the goal.

EDUG 632 Advanced Strategies in Literacy Instructions: Assessment and Remediation
2 hours. This course focuses on current methods and materials for reading/literacy instruction. The strategies used by proficient readers will be explored and teaching methods will be modeled and implemented. Methods of assessment and strategies for remediation will also be explored.

EDUG 634 Issues and Application of Literacy Instruction
2 hours. This course focuses on the issues related to public and school-based concerns about literacy learning. The discussion of issues will lead to research-based applications that can be translated into the classroom practice at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

EDUG 638 Organization of Reading Programs
3 hours. The content of this course includes: the organization of reading programs within the context of state and federal regulation and within the structure of the school-wide program; the types of testing used to diagnose and monitor student progress; the methods that can be used to involve parents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers; and the methods available to assess program effectiveness. Observations in a variety of school settings will be organized.

EDUG 670 Applied English Linguistics: Oral and Literacy Focus
3 hours. Examines the fundamental elements, processes, and patterns of oral and written language for the teacher of English to speakers of other languages. Topics include phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, morphology, orthography and writing conventions, syntax, semantics, and discourse analysis. English is the primary focus of the course, with reference to other languages commonly spoken by students in Oregon classrooms.

EDUG 671 Second Language Acquisition and Development
2 hours. Examines various factors, concepts, and theories about first and second language acquisition processes and their interrelationships. The course also focuses on the application of this knowledge in ESOL classes for maximizing ESOL students' language development and academic achievement. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in EDUG 670.

EDUG 673 Planning and Managing ESOL/Bilingual Curriculum and Instruction
3 hours. Examines strategies for planning, managing, and teaching English as a second language and discipline-focused content to ESOL students. Emphasis is placed on curriculum, teaching, and learning approaches that accommodate a diverse population within the classroom. This course also focuses on strategies for collaborating with educators and community members in order to provide comprehensive, challenging educational opportunities for ESOL students.

EDUG 674 Assessing ESOL/Bilingual Student Learning and Language Proficiency
3 hours. Examines principles, issues, and approaches useful for assessing the English competencies of ESOL students. Emphases are placed on developing appropriate assessment tools for the ESOL classroom and on properly interpreting tests that are used for program placement.

EDUG 680 Trends and Issues: The Online Educator
3 hours. This course examines current issues and developing trends in the field of online learning. Explore methods for building community, and develop an understanding of students groups and structures of content delivery. Emphasis is given to topics of universal design and accessibility.

EDUG 681 Tools for Success in Online Teaching
3 hours. Introduction to the technology tools identified with online teaching. Explore in-depth the tools used effectively in the online learning environment, including learning management systems, discussion forums, online chat and audio, blogs and wikis. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each tool as it relates to student success. Explore the implications of learning style and teaching style.

EDUG 682 Teaching Online in the K-12 Environment
3 hours. Examine learning theory and instructional strategies as it applies in the K-12 online learning environment. Learn how to select instructional materials for various grade levels and content areas. Explore opportunities for differentiated instruction in the online environment and investigate the wide range of online teaching resources.

EDUG 683 Web 2.0 Tools for Education
3 hours. An introduction to the Web 2.0 read/write/collaborate web. Explore well-known and accepted tools such as blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, image editing, photosharing, and podcasting, as well as emerging technologies. Examine ways that Web 2.0 provides the opportunity to work collaboratively across the virtual environment developing communication skills and global awareness.

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