Education: Secondary Education
EDSC 402 3
Credits
Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School
Focus on methodologies appropriate for teaching middle and
high school students in a variety of settings. Candidates explore the structure
of schools, the nature of their audiences and will plan, implement and assess
both teacher and student centered instructional strategies. Includes Alaska
Content/Performance Standards. (Prerequisites: Admission to the secondary
post-baccalaureate program or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
EDSC 407 3
Credits
Developing Literacy in the Content Areas
Preparation for secondary teachers (middle school, junior and
senior high school) to integrate listening, speaking, reading, writing and
viewing strategies into a content area of the classroom. Candidates examine and
evaluate learning theories related to literacy development and varied methods
of instruction and assessment to help design and develop and appropriate
pedagogical model for teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate
secondary post-baccalaureate program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Summer
EDSC 414 3
Credits
Learning, Development and Special Needs Instruction
(Stacked with EDSC 614)
Provides a survey of learning theory, adolescent development
and special needs instruction. Attention will be given to the cognitive, social
and moral theories of development, and to current theories of learning.
Consideration will be given to cultural and individual differences among
learners including those with special needs. Graduate candidates complete
different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite: Admission to
the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of
instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Summer
EDSC 415 3
Credits
Foundations of Modern Educational Practice
Historical, political, sociological and curricular
foundations of secondary education in the U.S. with particular attention to
Alaska. For pre-service teachers to understand and reflect on the teaching
profession at the secondary level and to explore current issues and
controversies confronting education at national, state and local levels.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Summer
EDSC 424 3
Credits
Culturally Responsive Small School Programs for Alaska
Exploration of effective programs in small rural schools and
in urban schools utilizing school-within-a-school and multi-age models.
Emphasis on interdisciplinary models and innovative programs with
multi-cultural perspectives. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary
post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Spring
EDSC 431 3
Credits
Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area
(Stacked with EDSC 631)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in the
candidate's specific content area. Course is taught by content specialists.
Discusses current issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to the
various disciplines. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to
justify graduate credit. Note: EDSC 431 may be taken 3 times for a total of 9
credits when content changes. A maximum of 9 credits may be earned.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 432 3
Credits
English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 632)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in
English/language arts. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes
discussion of current issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to
English/language arts. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary
post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 433 3
Credits
Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 633)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in mathematics.
Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
diverse methodologies and practical application lessons for mathematics
teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate
licensure program or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 434 3
Credits
Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 634)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in science.
Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
diverse methodologies, inquiry-based lessons, laboratory experiences and field trips
for science teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary
post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 435 3
Credits
Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 635)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in social
science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of
current issues, diverse methodologies, project-based activities and
community-as-laboratory experiences for social studies teaching. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 436 3
Credits
Art Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 636)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in art. Course is
taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
methodologies and teaching strategies specific to arts. Graduate candidates
complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 442 3
Credits
Portfolio Preparation: Integrating Theory and Practice
(Stacked with EDSC 642)
Continued systematic collection of selected work. Portfolios
document and provide evidence of professional development and achievement as
beginning teachers relative to Alaska Teacher Standards and Alaska Student
Content Standards, integrated with Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools.
Portfolios are to show a wide range of knowledge, dispositions and skills using
a variety of technologies including digital storage on CD. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
EDSC 457 3
Credits
Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations
(Stacked with EDSC 657)
Addressing issues of diversity is particularly significant in
teacher education. Focus on philosophy and premises underlying multiculturalism
in teacher education, as well as the development of attitudes and behaviors to
help those involved deal directly, ethically, and effectively with others in
the education community in Alaska. Pedagogical practice including instructional
strategies that promote these goals will be stressed. Candidates will examine
their philosophy of teaching that defines practice in the classroom and discuss
current education issues in the U.S. including urban and rural Alaska. Graduate
candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
EDSC 458 3
Credits
Classroom Organization and Management
(Stacked with EDSC 658)
Focus on establishment of a positive learning environment,
development of a successful discipline plan consistent with an educator's
philosophy of education and a review of the major discipline models. Candidates
will examine the role that factors such as culture, gender, interest, ability
and exceptionality play in student's behavior. Candidates will study techniques
to maintain positive student-teacher interactions in the classroom and
establish a positive relationship with parents. Candidates develop strategies
to incorporate local knowledge and community culture in classroom practice.
Graduate candidates complete different requirements to justify graduate credit.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 471 3
Credits
Secondary Teaching: School Internship I and Seminar
Supervised observation and teaching in secondary schools
approved by the School of Education. Seminar topics may include: special
attention to school-community relations, special needs, curriculum development,
teaching strategies and the integration of technology across the curriculum.
The School of Education may limit enrollment, determine assignments and cancel
registration of candidates doing unsatisfactory work. Candidates serving
internships are charged a $150 fee per semester. (Prerequisite: Admission to
the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of
instructor.) (1 + 0 + 25) Offered Fall
EDSC 472 3
Credits
Secondary Teaching: School Internship II and Seminar
Supervised observation and teaching in secondary schools
approved by the School of Education. Seminar topics may include: special
attention to school-community relations, special needs, curriculum development,
teaching strategies and the integration of technology across the curriculum.
The School of Education may limit enrollment, determine assignments and cancel
registration of candidates doing unsatisfactory work. Candidates serving
internships are charged a $150 fee per semester. (Prerequisite: Admission to
the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of
instructor.) (1 + 0 + 35) Offered Spring
EDSC 614 3
Credits
Learning, Development and Special Needs Instruction
(Stacked with EDSE 414)
Provides a survey of learning theory, adolescent development
and special needs instruction. Attention will be given to the cognitive, social
and moral theories of development and to current theories of learning.
Consideration will be given to cultural and individual differences among
learners including those with special needs. Graduate candidates complete
different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite: Admission to
the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Summer
EDSC 631 3
Credits
Secondary Instruction and Assessment in the Content Area
(Stacked with EDSC 431)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in the
candidate's specific content area. Course is taught by content specialists.
Discusses current issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to the
various disciplines. Graduate candidates complete different requirements to
justify graduate credit. A maximum of 9 credits may be earned. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 632 3
Credits
English/Language Arts Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 432)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in English/language
arts. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current
issues, methodologies and teaching strategies specific to English/language
arts. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure
program or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 633 3
Credits
Mathematics Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 433)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in mathematics.
Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
diverse methodologies and practical application lessons for mathematics
teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate
licensure program or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 634 3
Credits
Science Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 434)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in science.
Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
diverse methodologies, inquiry-based lessons, laboratory experiences and field
trips for science teaching. (Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary
post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 635 3
Credits
Social Studies Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 435)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in social
science. Course is taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of
current issues, diverse methodologies, project-based activities and
community-as-laboratory experiences for social studies teaching. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 636 3
Credits
Art Secondary Instruction and Assessment
(Stacked with EDSC 436)
Methodologies of instruction and assessment in art. Course is
taught by content specialists. Includes discussion of current issues,
methodologies and teaching strategies specific to arts. Graduate candidates
complete different requirements to justify graduate credit. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
EDSC 642 3
Credits
Portfolio Preparation: Integrating Theory and Practice
(Stacked with EDSC 442)
Continued systematic collection of selected work. Portfolios
document and provide evidence of professional development and achievement as
beginning teachers relative to Alaska Teacher Standards and Alaska Student
Content Standards, integrated with Standards for Culturally Responsive Schools.
Portfolios are to show a wide range of knowledge, dispositions and skills using
a variety of technologies including digital storage on CD. (Prerequisite:
Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
EDSC 657 3
Credits
Multicultural Education and School-Community Relations
(Stacked with EDSC 457)
Addressing issues of diversity is particularly significant in
teacher education. Focus on philosophy and premises underlying multiculturalism
in teacher education, as well as the development of attitudes and behaviors to
help those involved deal directly, ethically and effectively with others in the
education community in Alaska. Pedagogical practice including instructional
strategies that promote these goals will be stressed. Candidates will examine
their philosophy of teaching that defines practice in the classroom and discuss
current education issues in the U.S. including urban and rural Alaska.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
EDSC 658 3
Credits
Classroom Organization and Management
(Stacked with EDSC 458)
Focus on establishment of a positive learning environment,
development of a successful discipline plan consistent with an educator's
philosophy of education and a review of the major discipline models. Candidates
will examine the role that factors such as culture, gender, interest, ability
and exceptionality play in student's behavior. Candidates will study techniques
to maintain positive student-teacher interactions in the classroom and
establish a positive relationship with parents. Candidates develop strategies
to incorporate local knowledge and community culture in classroom practice.
(Prerequisite: Admission to the secondary post-baccalaureate licensure program
or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall