Autumn 2012
T&L 6052, Classroom-based Inquiry
T&L 7365, Linguistics for Literacy Education
T&L 5281, Development of 4th and 5th Grade Learners Across the Curriculum
T&L 5283, Teaching Mathematics, Science and Culture in 4th and 5th Grades
T&L 5744, Technologies used in STEM
Spring 2013
T&L 8427, Reading Comprehension
T&L 8890, Seminar on South African Children’s Literature
T&L 5282, Social Transitions of 4th and 5th Grade Learners
T&L 5284, Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in 4th and 5th Grades
Summer 2013
T&L 7428, Trends and Issues in Reading
T&L 5470, Assessment & Instruction for Struggling Readers
T&L 5281, Development of 4th and 5th Grade Learners Across the Curriculum
T&L 5283, Teaching Mathematics, Science and Culture in 4th and 5th Grades
Autumn 2012
T&L 6052, Classroom-based Inquiry
3 credits, Tuesdays 4:40-7:25, Dr. Donna Farland-Smith
Focuses on classroom based inquiry strategies considering the literature on classroom based research, models, historical perspectives, ethical questions, and implications for teaching practice. This is a REQUIRED core course for the MA program in the School of Teaching and Learning.
T&L 7365, Linguistics for Literacy Education
3 credits, Mondays 4:40-7:25, Dr. Randal Donelson
This course is an introduction to educational linguistics. Through exploration of linguistic concepts and their relevance to teaching, learning, and literacy, students develop new ways of seeing and supporting students' development as skilled language users.
T&L 5281, Development of 4th and 5th Grade Learners Across the Curriculum
3 credits, ONLINE
This course aids students in acquiring a working understanding of the physical, cognitive and language development of the children in 4th/5th grades. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
T&L 5283, Teaching Mathematics, Science and Culture in 4th and 5th Grades
3 credits, ONLINE
This course is related to teaching mathematics and science with consideration of pedagogy, content, assessment and equity. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
T&L 5744, STEM Technologies
3 credits, Wednesday, 4:40-7:25, Terri Godby
This course is designed to allow students to research the role and scope of educational technology for standards-based STEM instruction. Students will explore technology in the areas of math and science education following the new core standards.
Spring 2013
T&L 8427, Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading
3 credits, Tuesdays 4:40-7:25, Dr. Randal Donelson
This course meets one of the requirements for the Reading Endorsement.
T&L 8890, Seminar on South African Children’s Literature
3 credits, Mondays 4:40-7:25, Dr. Barbara Lehman
This advanced graduate seminar focuses on educational scholarship and meets one of the requirements for the Reading Endorsement.
More information, SA literature
T&L 5282, Social Transitions of 4th and 5th Grade Learners
3 credits, ONLINE
This course focuses on the social and emotional development of the early adolescent in society, home and in the classroom setting. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
T&L 5284, Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in 4th and 5th Grades
3 credits, ONLINE
This course is related to the integration of LA/SS. The focus is on curriculum, pedagogy, and integration specific to 4th/5th grades. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
Summer 2013
T&L, 7428, Trends and Issues in Reading
3 credits, Dr. Randal Donelson
In-depth examination of major trends and issues in teaching reading in the elementary school including research over the last three decades and major issues and concerns currently debated among members of the literacy education profession. This course meets one of the requirements for the Reading Endorsement.
T&L 5470, Assessment & Instruction for Struggling Readers
3 credits, Dr. Randal Donelson
This course provides an introduction to theories, assessments, and instructional practices that effectively address the literacy needs of struggling and at-risk readers. This course meets one of the requirements for the Reading Endorsement. This course is not open to students with credit for ETL 670.
T&L 5281, Development of 4th and 5th Grade Learners Across the Curriculum
3 credits, ONLINE
This course aids students in acquiring a working understanding of the physical, cognitive and language development of the children in 4th/5th grades. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
T&L 5283, Teaching Mathematics, Science and Culture in 4th and 5th Grades
3 credits, ONLINE
This course is related to teaching mathematics and science with consideration of pedagogy, content, assessment and equity. It is part of a four-course program delivered online and offered in alternating semesters to meet the requirements of the Grades 4/5 Endorsement.
Proposed Schedule Autumn 2013- Spring 2014
Autumn 2013
T&L 7316, Language Arts in the Early and Middle School
T&L 6808, Multicultural and Global Perspectives on Teaching and Learning
T&L 6281, Social Transitions of 4th and 5th Grade Learners
T&L 6283, Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies in 4th and 5th Grades
Spring 2014
T&L 7702, Science in Elementary and Middle Education
T&L 6891, M.A. Capstone Course
T&L 6280, Development of 4th and 5th Grade Learners Across the Curriculum
T&L 6282, Teaching Mathematics, Science and Culture in 4th and 5th Grades