Course+Information

= ** Courses offered to Secondary Ed Pre-Service Teachers ** =

= **Undergraduate** = ==== **EDUN 331 General Methods and Technology** (3 credits) Designed to prepare prospective teachers in the art and science of teaching. Course focuses on planning, lesson design, classroom management, motivation, learning styles, teaching/thinking models, teaching techniques, differentiated instructions, and evaluation. Use of technology as a learning/presentation tool is an integral part of activities and assignments. Students develop and present a website and a technology-based lesson. ==== ==== **EDUN 332 Education Methods and Curriculum in the Content Area** (3 credits) Course designed to use the skills acquired in EDUN 331 and incorporate them into the development of technology-based lessons and units in students’ speciﬁc content areas. Concentrates on: the creation of a portfolio, project-based learning, evaluation and selection of appropriate internet materials and sites, and the review and application of local and national standards. ====

= **Graduate** =

==== **EDUS 515 Instruction and Technology in Secondary Education** (3 credits) This course is designed to prepare prospective teachers in the art and science of teaching in the secondary school by using a variety of methodology to address learning styles and state standards, and by using technology to enhance lessons. The content will focus on motivating learners, differentiating instruction, preparing presentations, employing learner-centered and direct instruction methodology, and incorporating technology into lesson development. Students will utilize the computers, Smart Podium and the Document Camera to conduct research, to create assessment tools, and to present lesson activities that emphasize the use of music, videos, and PowerPoint slide shows. ==== ==== **EDUS 516 Instruction and Technology in the Content Area** (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to learn ways in which to incorporate technology into curriculum content and to create activities and projects that are relevant to a selected content area. The class sessions will include explanations, discussions, assignments, projects, group work and evaluations with emphasis on practical experiences and modeling by the instructor. Individual assignments will reﬂect the student’s ability to utilize technology and the equipment into develop instructional materials. Collaborative work will focus on developing a group portfolio, website, and a virtual ﬁeld trip on a selected topic in the content area. ====