Courses

Materials and methods of teaching natural and physical sciences at the secondary level. Offered fall term only.

Materials and methods of teaching the natural and physical sciences at the secondary level. Requires Teacher Education Program eligibility.

This course reviews the history and structure of various government types through both historical and current lenses, considers the impact and influence of economics and geography on human history, reviews the middle and high school education standards related to the teaching of government, economics, and geography.

This course addresses the needs of the elementary classroom teacher to understand the importance and the content of a developmentally appropriate physical education program and a comprehensive health education program. The focus is on integrating physical education and health education with K-5 academic subject content.

Teaching strategies for teaching/instructional assistants focused on creating syllabi, adapting to diverse student populations, collaborating with colleagues and staff, implementing active learning strategies, fostering assigned reading, assessing learning, and integrating technology. This course does not earn graduate degree credit.

In this course students will engage in critical analysis and development of culturally responsive curriculum for their content and their pedagogical content knowledge. They will develop critical analyses of the educational community from cultural, historical, and social standpoints in order to more effectively respond to the educational needs of diverse learners in communities.

Examination of effective strategies for working with diverse populations. Examination of effective strategies for working with diverse populations. Examination of effective strategies for working with diverse populations.

Teaching methods and strategies for games involving individuals rather than a team. Emphasis will be placed on the organization, management, and assessment of skills in activities including, but not limited to, aerobic dance, cross country/trail running, and tumbling/gymnastics.

Teaching methods, techniques, and officiating secondary team sports and individual physical fitness activities.

Study of educationally sound curricular design, instructional delivery options and active learning, and methods and types of assessment for teaching in health professions. Interdisciplinary Programs The School of Health Professions offers two graduate level interdisciplinary programs. The Graduate Certificate in Health-Focused Patient/Client Management for Physical and Occupational Therapists (p.