Courses
Education
5101. Research Design in Education (3 s.h.)
Introduces students to the principles of social scientific research and the components of the research process. Students learn about the research process as they work on developing proposals for their own original research projects.
5203. Effective Teaching:
Theory and Practice (3 s.h.)
Provides theoretical and research basis for effective teaching
strategies and affords the opportunity to practice the skills
in simulated classroom conditions. Emphasizes the mastery of
each skill. Exposure to a variety of teaching procedures and
to a choice of the most appropriate strategy in a given educational
situation. The course is a prerequisite for ED 406 and 412
and should be taken in conjunction with ED 413 at the start
of the student's program.
5204. Literacy K-6 (3
s.h.)
Examines theoretical models in reading and language arts and
their applications to early childhood and classroom practices,
K-6. Provides opportunities for students to focus on developmental
and application issues in literacy learning, the integration
of reading and language arts, and alternative assessment techniques.
5207. Early Childhood/Elementary
Environments and Learning (3 s.h.)
Guides students as prospective early childhood/elementary teachers
in establishing and maintaining learning environments for children.
Research based principles for effective teaching and developmentally
appropriate curriculum practices are presented and supported
with authentic classroom based examples. Helps students utilize
proven systematic approaches that will enable them to organize,
conduct, and evaluate instructional practices in preschool
and elementary settings. Guided by two beliefs: (1) that students
need to engage actively with the concepts presented in the
course outline, and (2) that students should be exposed first
hand to the realities of teaching in urban settings.
5211. Creating a High
School Learning Community (3 s.h.)
Utilizes the natural and social sciences jointly as the vehicle
to exemplify to the student (1) the processes associated with
stimulating the learners' integration of thinking skills toward
higher order problem resolution, and (2) the strategies aimed
at socialization of the learners into a learning community.
5212. Curriculum, Instruction,
and Technology in Education (3 s.h.)
Introduction to the concepts, theories, research, and practices
that address the linkages between the curriculum, instruction,
and technology. Examines these three areas both within school
settings and the society in which the schools exist.
5254. Characteristics
of Computer-Based Instruction (3
s.h.)
Application of computer technology in instructional programs.
Discusses prospects and problems of the uses of the computer
in support of direct instruction, management, and testing.
Hands-on experience is included.
5275. Seminar in Supervised
Teaching (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: ED 5203, ED 5287, and
required pedagogy (i.e., methods) courses.
Describes basic principles of human behavior in relation to
managing classrooms and the teaching of academic skills. Examples
of successful applications of the principles are provided.
Students required to use the principles and procedures in their
classrooms and to report the outcomes to the participants in
the class. Must be taken with ED 406.
5287. Practicum in Teaching (3
s.h.)
Introduces students to the process of teaching children in
an elementary or high school environment. Under the direction
of a Temple University faculty member, the student observes
elementary or high school students in a variety of situations.
Classroom discussions are held in conjunction with observed
events and suggestions are made as to how to deal with a variety
of management and academic problems. The course is a prerequisite
to ED 406 and 412, and is taken in conjunction with ED 403
at the start of the student's program.
5325. Introduction to
Statistics and Research (3 s.h.)
Introduction to educational and psychological research methodology,
descriptive statistics, and an introduction to inference
5888. Supervised Teaching (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: ED 5203, ED 5287, and required
pedagogy (i.e., methods) courses.
Involves full-time placement in an elementary or secondary
school for the entire semester. Students with paid teaching
positions may use the school site; others are placed in a school
and work with a cooperating teacher. All students supervised
by Temple University faculty member. Must be taken with Education
412.
8232. Technology, Teaching,
and Learning (3 s.h.)
Focuses on educational technologies and the ability of technology
to enhance both program administration and teaching and learning
for youth and adults in school and non-school settings. The
ethical, social, and scientific ramifications of technological
developments in education and how these developments affect
the teaching and learning process are discussed. Application
of instructional technologies in education, business, and industry
presented.
8251. Teacher Development: The Reflective Teacher (3 s.h.)
Topics designed to improve the development of practicing teachers.
The topics include: methods of facilitating and managing change,
the change process and its effects, school management (including
site-based management); leadership roles of teachers; and the
teacher as researcher (including understanding investigative
research and conducting classroom action research).
8252. Cultural Diversity
and Learning Styles (3 s.h.)
The nature of cultural and classroom inclusion; the impact
of these environments on teaching strategies; the impact of
various teaching and learning styles on teaching strategies;
the effect of curriculum mandates on all of these factors.
8271. Program Planning
and Evaluation (3 s.h.)
Program planning and evaluation are viewed and discussed from
a lifespan perspective that incorporates program planning and
evaluation for school, post-secondary and higher education,
continuing education, community-based, and training and development
settings. Students are encouraged to apply program planning
content and processes in real educational settings, which may
be school or community based.
8275. Research Design
in CITE (3 s.h.)
Students are provided with practical experience in formulating
research problems and designing appropriate methods to address
those problems within a lifelong perspective of education and
learning. An overview of various research designs, including
both qualitative and quantitative designs are conducted. Students
are expected to learn how to design research.
9282. Graduate Independent
Study in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology (1-6
s.h.)
For advanced students who desire to study individual problems.
Written approval of student's adviser required. An application
form is available in the CITE Office.
9998. Dissertation Proposal
Design (3-6 s.h.)
Limited to doctoral candidates who have successfully completed
the comprehensive examination and do not have a dissertation
proposal. Students may register for this course for a maximum
6 s.h.
9999. Doctor of Education
Dissertation (3-9 s.h.)
Registration is limited to candidates for the Ed.D. who have
successfully completed the Preliminary Examination and the
minimum number of semester hours of course work required for
the degree. Continuous registration during the fall and spring
terms is required until the dissertation has been completed
and accepted by the Graduate Board. A minimum of six semester
hours is required of all degree candidates.
0686. Current Trends
in Instructional Practice (3 s.h.)
Presents the latest research dealing with instructional practice.
Areas included range from establishing a historical perspective
of instructional practice to the latest research on teaching
and learning. Special emphasis is given to management and evaluation
of instruction.
0775. Practicum in Supervision (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Completion of
all program requirements and permission of faculty
advisor.
For students in the Supervision Certificate program. A field
experience for candidates for the Supervisory Certificate in
any content area who plan to certify as a supervisor.
0799. Preparation for
Comprehensive Examination (1-3 s.h.)
Updated 11/2008