2023-24 Academic Catalog

MATG Course Descriptions

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MATG 501 The Professional Educator

1 hour

This course focuses on professionalism, purpose of education, educational law, policy, ethics and the place of technology in the field. The course includes instruction on mandatory reporting. Reflection upon professional identity and dispositional development will be facilitated.

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MATG 503 Diverse Populations

3 hours

This course provides a framework grounded in cultural humility for approaching diverse students and communities. Issues surrounding race, ethnicity, culture, and the qualities needed for cultural competency, and inclusion are explored. IEP’s and 504 information as well as EL foundations and supports are addressed (introduced) in this course. Specific skills for facilitating learning for all students from an asset based perspective are explored.

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MATG 506 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment I

3 hours

This course prepares candidates to meet the curricular and instructional needs of all students including exceptional learners. Candidates learn lesson design and instructional planning. Differentiated curriculum and instructional strategies are explored. Accommodations and modifications are made operational in unit and lesson design. This course also incorporates and reinforces best practices in assessment design and implementation. Candidates focus on creating and using assessments that measure growth toward standard-based outcomes. Using student data as appropriate, candidates develop plans for differentiation and intervention.

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MATG 507 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment II

3 hours

This course continues to prepare candidates to meet the curricular and instructional needs of all students including exceptional learners. Candidates learn lesson design and instructional planning. Differentiated curriculum and instructional strategies are explored. Accommodations and modifications are made operational in unit and lesson design. This course also incorporates and reinforces best practices in assessment design and implementation. Candidates focus on creating and using assessments that measure growth toward standard-based outcomes. Using student data as appropriate, candidates develop plans for differentiation and intervention.

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MATG 510 Issues in Human Growth and Development

2 hours

This course examines human development from an intellectual, social, emotional and physical perspective. Foundations in developmental and learning theory and their connections to development are explored. Foundational knowledge of exceptionalities is reinforced. Foundational knowledge necessary to understanding exceptionalities of all kinds is built.

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MATG 521 Graduate Capstone Project for Teachers I

1 hour

This course incorporates the design of a capstone project for the practicum(s) using appropriate data collection and analysis methods for the project. Candidates will analyze assessments, collect data, and interpret results in an effort to enhance instruction.

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MATG 522 Graduate Capstone Project for Teachers II

2 hours

This course facilitates the implementation and reporting of the capstone project for the practicum(s) using appropriate recording and analysis methods that focus on evidence of student learning in relation to educational and pedagogical decision making.

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MATG 550 Elementary Pedagogy in Science & STEAM Education

2 hours

This course focuses on research-based, best practices of science and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education at the early childhood/elementary and middle school (EC/EL/MS) levels. In this course, teacher candidates develop pedagogical knowledge and skills around the three-dimensional, inquiry-based learning aspect of the Next Generation Science Standards and integrative STEAM curriculum and assessments that foster student centered and inclusive STEAM learning experiences and honors the diversity of all learners.

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MATG 551 Multiple Subjects Level Pedagogy in Language Arts

2 hours

This course is a study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of language arts curriculum for multiple subjects/elementary classrooms. The pattern of course topics presented is the nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods. Emphasis will be placed on ELL, Dyslexia, RTI and Inclusion.

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MATG 553 Multiple Subjects Level Pedagogy in Mathematical Thinking

3 hours

This course seeks to integrate effective mathematics teaching and learning pedagogies within the framework of the common core state standards. The development of personal understanding of mathematical concepts and processes is emphasized; this process requires the student to expand his/her own learning beyond the course assignments to examine the relationships between mathematical concepts and the real world. Teaching mathematics effectively to diverse learners is emphasized. The course is interactive and dependent upon student participation.

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MATG 555 Secondary Pedagogy in the Content Area

3 hours

A study of instructional strategies and the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for content-specific secondary classrooms. The pattern of course topics presented includes the nature of content knowledge, general pedagogical methods, subject-specific pedagogical methods, and integrated pedagogical methods. Inclusion emphasis. For single subject endorsement candidates, this course offers an intensive exploration of pedagogical practices within the content area.

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MATG 558 Teaching in the Middle

2 hours

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. Inclusion emphasis.

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MATG 560 Foundations of Language and Literacy

3 hours

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of literacy as defined by the integrated processes of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and interacting with oneself and others within the content area. An emphasis on ELL, language acquisition, assessment, RTI, and Sped with emphasis on high incidence disabilities in language development are reinforced as integral to the content.

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MATG 561 English Language Arts: Foundations and Pedagogy in Early Childhood and Elementary

4 hours

This course is designed to focus on the foundations and pedagogical methods of literacy including reading, writing, speaking and listening. In the context of teaching diverse populations, course topics encompass instructional strategies, pedagogical methods, research, engagement, literacy curriculum, implementation, and assessment. An emphasis is placed on inclusion, Dyslexia, ELL, language acquisition, and RTI.

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MATG 576 Practicum: Classroom Organization in Practice

4 hours

This practicum may be completed at either multiple subject or single subjects endorsement area. Candidate demonstrates success in multiple performance and dispositional assessments.

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MATG 577 Practicum: Classroom Teaching

6 hours

This practicum will be completed at either multiple subject or single subjects endorsement area. Candidate demonstrates success in multiple performance and dispositional assessments. Additional course fee required.

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MATG 580 Classroom Management: Classroom Culture

2 hours

This course studies positive learning environment strategies including procedures, routines, and clear expectations that allow educators to shape context with students in the clinical practice. Problem solving simulations are grounded in both observations and educational theory.

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MATG 581 Classroom Management Seminar

1 hour

This course provides reflective opportunities to analyze individual and group management strategies, behavior analysis, modifications of environment, preventative strategies and positive behavioral support systems for all students within the context of the practicum experience.

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MATG 585 Selected Topics

1-3 hours

Occasional special courses chosen to fit the interests and needs of students and faculty.

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MATG 590 Professional Seminar

1 hour

The seminar focuses on issues related to current trends and questions in education and the ethics/values in teaching. Professional induction topics will include resume writing, job-search strategies interviewing skills, and PLC’s.

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MATG 591 Professional Educator Portfolio

3 hours

This course is designed to prepare the professional educator for the field. It will include design and submission of a portfolio and professional preparation.

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MATG 595 Special Study in Education

1-3 hours

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the program.

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