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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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TTE 199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 293. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 294. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 299H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

TTE 300. Classroom Processes and Instruction (4) I II Classroom observation, management, instruction, and planning processes; includes field work and laboratory experiences. P, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 302. Educational Applications in Museum Anthropology (3) I II (Identical with ANTH 302, which is home).

TTE 322. Teaching Language Arts and Communication in Elementary (3) The teaching of language and communicative arts in the elementary school, with special emphasis on current approaches and organization of methods and materials. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, ED P 301, TTE 300, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 323. Teaching Reading and Decoding in Elementary School (3) The teaching of reading and decoding in the elementary school, with special emphasis on current approaches and organization of methods and materials. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, ED P 301, LRC 480, TTE 300, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 324. Teaching Science and Health in Elementary School (3) Basic course in methods of elementary school science and health instruction, with special emphasis on the skills and structure of science in relation to the processes of inquiry. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, ED P 301, TTE 300, 8 units of science, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 326. Teaching Elementary School Mathematics in a Technological Age (3) Concepts, methods, and use of materials, calculators and computers in the teaching of elementary school mathematics. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, ED P 301, MATH 301, TTE 300, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 327. Teaching Elementary School Social Studies in a Multicultural Society (3) Methods and materials for teaching elementary school social studies with a multicultural emphasis. Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, ED P 301, TTE 300, admission to the College of Education.

TTE 338G. Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education (4) I Writing Emphasis Course. P, FS 377 or ED P 302; FS 408, ED P 310; CR, FS 388, EDUC 350. (Identical with FS 338G, which is home).

TTE 338H. Teaching Secondary Education - Science (3) I II P, TTE 300, ED P 310, MATH 405: CR, TTE 394B.

TTE 338L. Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Art (3) II Carries credit in Education only. P, TTE 300, EDUC 350, ED P 310; CR, ARE 431/531 and ARE 400/500. (Identical with ARE 338L).

TTE 338M. Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Music (3) II (Identical with MUS 338M).

TTE 338T. Teaching Secondary School Subjects - Theatre Arts (3) II (Identical with T AR 338T).

TTE 338U. Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Education (3) I P, TTE 300; CR, TTE 394B.

TTE 338Y. Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Education (3) I P, TTE 300, ED P 310, MATH 405; CR, TTE 394B.

TTE 342. Middle School Curriculum and Teaching (3) I II Functions of the middle school as they pertain to curriculum organization, instructional strategies, student activities, guidance and evaluation. P, admission to teacher preparation program.

TTE 377. Early Childhood Education (3) I II Curriculum practices in the primary grades. P, TTE 300 or ED P 301.

TTE 384. Records/Information Management (3) I II Systems of information management; creation, distribution, storage, transfer and disposition of office records; management aspects of establishing information systems and evaluating their efficiency.

TTE 393. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

TTE 394. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 394A. Elementary School Reading (1) [Rpt./] I II Methods courses in block format only: TTE 322, TTE 323, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, and TTE 394A. P, or CR, TTE 322, TTE 323; admission to the College of Education.

TTE 394B. Secondary Methods (1) [Rpt./] I II P, TTE 300, ED P 310, EDUC 350, admission to the College of Education. CR, TTE 338H or TTE 338U or TTE 338Y or TTE 414, or one only of TTE 410, TTE 411, TTE 412. Open to majors only.

TTE 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II

TTE 399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 401. Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology (3) I Exploration and examination of technologies to solve mathematics problems and teach mathematics; emphasis on the integration of technology into the middle and high school and entry level curriculum mathematics curriculum. P, MATH 121 or MATH 122; MATH 301 or MATH 123 or MATH 124. May be convened with TTE 501.

TTE 405. Mathematics in the Secondary School (3) II Study and analysis of curriculum changes in school mathematics, with emphasis on the design and content of experimental programs. P, or CR, MATH 315, MATH 330, MATH 362. (Identical with MATH 405).

TTE 407. Principles of Vocational Education (2) II (Identical with A ED 407, which is home). May be convened with TTE 507.

TTE 408. English as a Second Language in Bilingual Education (3) I II (Identical with ENGL 408, which is home).

TTE 410. Teaching of Composition (3) I II P, ENGL 306. (Identical with ENGL 410, which is home).

TTE 411. Teaching of Literature (3) I II P, 9 units of literature. (Identical with ENGL 411, which is home).

TTE 412. Teaching of the English Language (3) I II P, ENGL 405, ENGL 406. (Identical with ENGL 412, which is home).

TTE 414. Teaching of Modern Languages (3) II Specific methods, objectives, organization of subject matter and evaluation in modern languages. (Identical with FREN 414, ITAL 414, PORT 414, SPAN 414).

TTE 493. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

TTE 493A. Student Teaching in Elementary Education (3-12) [Rpt./] I II Successful completion of professional education courses, content area courses, and the basic skills exam is required prior to student teaching. Music education students must consult with a music education advisor to waive this requirement. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment in student teaching. Pass/fail grades are the only grades available for TTE 493A and TTE 493B. Enrollment in these courses will not reduce the amount for which a student can otherwise enroll under the pass-fail option. P, TTE 300, TTE 322, TTE 324, TTE 326, TTE 327, ED P 301, EDUC 350; CR, TTE 496C, SER 301A. Admission to the College of Education.

TTE 493B. Student Teaching in Secondary School (1-12) I II Successful completion of professional education courses, content area courses, and the basic skills exam is required prior to student teaching. Music education students must consult with a music education advisor to waive this requirement. Application must be made one semester prior to enrollment in student teaching. Pass/fail grades are the only grades available for TTE 493A and TTE 493B. Enrollment in these courses will not reduce the amount for which a student can otherwise enroll under the pass-fail option. P, TTE 300, ED P 310, EDUC 350, LRC 435, appropriate method course. CR, TTE 496C, SER 301B. Admission to the College of Education.

TTE 493L. Legislative Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] II

TTE 494. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 496C. Issues in Teaching (1) I II P, CR, TTE 493A or TTE 493B

TTE 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

TTE 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

TTE 499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] II

TTE 501. Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology (3) I For a description of course topics see TTE 401. Graduate level requirements include an additional research paper and presentation. May be convened with TTE 401.

TTE 503. Teacher Leadership and School Change (3) II Teacher leadership and involvement as it applies to change process, school improvement, collaborative decision-making, school assessment, strategic planning, and school restructuring.

TTE 504. Trends/Issues in Elementary Schools (3) Investigation of the rationale, implementation and consequences of recent trends/issues in elementary school organization, curriculum and methodology.

TTE 505. Trends/Issues in Secondary Education (3) I II Examination of purposes and functions of middle level and high schools, investigation of trends, issues, and organization of curriculum and programs.

TTE 507. Principles of Vocational Education (2) II (Identical with A ED 507, which is home). May be convened with TTE 407.

TTE 515. Observation and Supervision of Student and Inservice Teachers (3) Research-based strategies to supervise and critique teaching events, and to determine positive ways of thinking and acting in classrooms.

TTE 520. The School Curriculum: Science (3) Elementary and secondary science curricula in terms of their aims, content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These science curricula are placed within a historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base. P, TTE 324 or TTE 338H.

TTE 521. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Curriculum (3) Elementary and middle school mathematics curricula in terms of their aims, content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These mathematics curricula are placed within a historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base. P, TTE 326 or TTE 338Y.

TTE 522. The School Curriculum: Social Studies (3) Elementary and secondary social studies curricula in terms of their aims content/processes, instructional methods and assessment. These social studies curricula are placed within an historical perspective and examined from a theoretical and research base. P, TTE 327 or TTE 338U.

TTE 523. Curriculum Issues and Practices: Science (3) Current issues in science education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments. P, TTE 324 or TTE 338H.

TTE 524. Curriculum Issues and Practices: Mathematics (3) Current issues in mathematics education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments. P, TTE 326 or TTE 338Y.

TTE 525. Curriculum Issues and Practices: Social Studies (3) Current issues in social studies education and their application to classroom instructional practices and procedures. Topics based upon recent concerns and developments. P, TTE 327 or TTE 338U.

TTE 526. Investigations in Early Childhood Education (3) Critical study and evaluation of research findings and learning theories with emphasis upon pedagogical implications related to early childhood education.

TTE 528. Developing Programs for Young Children (3) Contemporary early educational programs with emphasis upon the child's changing needs in the home, school and society. Criteria unique to particular ECE programs are analyzed to establish guidelines for program development.

TTE 529. Classroom Organization and Management (3) An analysis of concepts, research findings, and effective practices for organizing and managing classrooms. Experiences in solving management problems provided. P, or CR, TTE 539; EDUC 500.

TTE 530. Environmental Education Topics (3) S Issues related to environmental education in schools. Emphasis on diverse perspectives of environmental education and strategies for changing curriculum. P, TTE 324 or TTE 338H.

TTE 532. Mathematics Diagnosis and Remediation (3) The nature and causes of student's difficulties in mathematics, diagnostic techniques, and the development of prescriptive principles of remedial instruction in mathematics. P, TTE 326.

TTE 536. Alternatives in the Secondary Classroom (3) Theoretical bases, methods and strategies for delivering instruction in secondary classrooms are examined, discussed and applied.

TTE 537. Equity in Schools and Society (3) Implicit and explicit ways in which values are introduced into the classroom and school. Research on the hidden curriculum, ethnic/racial and sex equity and prejudice and methods for combating inequities.

TTE 539. Recent Research on Teaching and Schooling (3) An overview of the concepts, methodologies and findings of recent research on teaching and schooling practices. P, TTE 539, EDUC 500.

TTE 542. The Middle School/Junior High (3) History, purposes, curriculum, instructional organization, and classroom processes for middle schools/junior high schools.

TTE 545. Curriculum Theory and Policy (3) A survey of theoretical frameworks in curriculum; the processes of content representation and enactment; planning evaluation, and change; analysis of curriculum policy.

TTE 550. School Reform in the United States (3) I This course will examine the reforms being tried nationally and whether they are having the intended effects and why. Research on wide range of reforms will be reviewed, and students will further examine reforms that they are interested in. This course will only be taught Fall 1999.

TTE 593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] II

TTE 593L. Legislative Internship (1-9) [Rpt./] I II

TTE 593R. Action Research Internship (1-3) [Rpt./] P, TTE 597R.

TTE 594. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./] II

TTE 595E. Colloquium (1-3)

TTE 596C. Topics in Teacher Education (3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

TTE 597E. Learning Through Play (3)

TTE 597M. Middle-Level School Development (3) S

TTE 597P. Parents as Partners in Education (3)

TTE 597R. Action Research Workshop (3) S

TTE 597W. Elementary Science Demonstrations (3) II S P, TTE 324 or TTE 338H.

TTE 599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 610. Applied Curriculum Theory (3) The theories, techniques, and organization of curriculum construction are discussed, evaluated and applied. P, TTE 545.

TTE 612. Staff Development (3) The concept, context, content, processes and evaluation models of staff development as enacted in school settings. P, EDUC 500.

TTE 620. Instructional Research in School Subjects: Science (3) Analysis of approaches to the study of instructional processes in science education. P, TTE 520 or TTE 523; EDUC 500.

TTE 621. Instructional Research in School Subjects: Mathematics (3) Analysis of approaches to the study of instructional processes in mathematics education. P, TTE 521 or TTE 524; EDUC 500.

TTE 635. Policy Analysis in Teaching and Teacher Education (3) Examination of policy development and enactment related to teaching and teacher education at local, state, and national levels, as well as methods and approaches to policy analysis. P, TTE 539 and TTE 500.

TTE 640. Teacher/Student Cognition and Instruction (3) An examination of cognitive models related to teacher comprehension, planning, and decision making; and students' cognitive change and their interpretation of classroom events. P, TTE 539, TTE 696B, EDUC 500.

TTE 642. Middle-Level Curricular Process (3) Examination of procedures for curriculum/instructional development, implementation, improvement, and evaluation at the middle-school level. P, TTE 542.

TTE 693. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

TTE 694. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 696A. Research on Teacher Education (3) P, TTE 539, TTE 545, EDUC 500.

TTE 696B. Research on Teaching (3) P, TTE 539, TTE 545, EDUC 500.

TTE 696C. Topics in Education (3) I

TTE 699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 793. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]

TTE 793A. Classroom Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, EDUC 600 or EDUC 601.

TTE 793B. Teacher Education Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II P, EDUC 600 or EDUC 601.

TTE 794. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 799. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

TTE 900. Research (2-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 909. Master's Report (1-6) I II

TTE 910. Thesis (1-4) [Rpt./]

TTE 920. Dissertation (1-12) [Rpt./]

TTE 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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