Secondary Education Undergraduate Program

Curriculum

Program Checklist (PDF)

T&L 250	Introduction to Education	3 cr
T&L 339	Technology for Teachers	2 cr
T&L 345	Curriculum Development	3 cr
T&L 350	Development and Education of the Adolescent	3 cr
	or
T&L 252	Child Development (K-12)	3 cr
T&L 386	Field Experience (optional)	1 cr
T&L 400	Methods & Materials	3 cr
T&L 432	Classroom Managment	3 cr
T&L 433	Multicultural Education	3 cr
T&L 486	Field Experience	1 cr
T&L 487	Student Teaching	16 cr
T&L 488	Senior Seminar	1 cr
T&L 495	Independent Study (optional)	1-2 cr

Course Descriptions

TL250 Introduction to Education. 3 credits. Prerequisite: At least 30 completed redits. This course is designed for students exploring the profession of teaching in early hildhood, elementary, middle, or secondary schools. It is an introduction to the study if education that explores the foundations of education, how learners differ, and the ,ocial and political contexts of schools. Students complete a classroom field experience, explore related literature, and participate in role-playing, simulations, and peer-teach­ing. This course also introduces students to both the 1NTASC Principles, which guide our preparation of teachers, and to the Senior Capstone Experience. F, S

TL252 Child Development. 3 credits. Study of the growth and developmental pro­cess through adolescence. A basis for understanding basic needs of the normal child and means of meeting them in the child's home and community environment. F, S

TL339 Technology for Teachers. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to Teaching and Learning Department. Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts and operations that not only support classroom curriculum but provide an avenue for continuing professional development. Students will learn to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. The class will help students understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues that surround the use of technology in PK-12 schools. F,S,SS

TL345 Curriculum Development and Instruction. 3 credits. Prerequisites: T&L 250 and admission to teacher education. A general curriculum development and instruc­tion course designed for the undergraduate pre-service secondary teacher across all disciplines. It introduces and provides practice in planning, multiple instructional strategies, and methods of formal and informal assessment. It considers the impact of historical foundations, teaching philosophy, discipline standards, knowledge of di­verse learners and special needs, and technology on curriculum development. F,S

TL350 Development and Education of the Adolescent. 3 credits. Prerequisites. T&L 250 and admission to teacher education. A comprehensive examination of the char­acteristics and behavior of the adolescent student with implications for curriculum and instruction in the junior/middle and high schools. Topics covered will be transition from childhood to adolescence, including cognitive development, self-concept, physi­ological changes, social needs and values, and values and attitudes of adolescents. This course will provide an understanding of the wide range of differences in developmental patterns of children and the influences of economic, sociological and psychological factors in development. F,S

TL386 Field Experience. 1 credit. Prerequisites: T&L 250 and admission to the professional program. Supervised tutorial or apprentice teaching, experience in an early childhood, K-12 classroom, university or community setting approved by the program area. Optional. S/U grading. F,S

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TL390 Special Topics. 1-3 credits. May be repeated.   Prerequisite: admission to teacher education.

TL400 Methods and Materials. 3 credits. Prerequisites: T&L 250, 345 and admission to teacher education.  Corequisite: T&L 486. Various teaching methods and strategies and the materials used in teaching in a subject area. Some offered F only; some F,S. See adviser. (Some Methods and Materials courses carry an academic department prefix and number. The number of methods courses required by a department may vary. Consult
with an adviser.)

TL432 Classroom Management. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. The purpose of this class is to study factors that influence classroom behavior and examine a variety of techniques that can be used in planning for positive classroom management. This course views classroom management from a humanistic position
but does not assume a single method as the "best" approach. Students are expected to develop their own eclectic style during the course of this class. F,S,SS

TL433 Multicultural Education. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. This class takes an anthropological view of multicultural education. It will help students better understand students in culturally diverse classrooms as well as preparing them to teach about cultural diversity. This class examines several cultures but
is particularly interested in Native Americans of North Dakota. F,S,SS

TL486 Field Experience. 1-4 credits. (Repeatable to 16). Prerequisites for elementary education majors: Admission to Teacher Education; grade of C or better in the following courses: T&L 250, 315, 328 or 329, 335, Math 103 or equivalent, and Math 277; GPA of 2.75 or better. Prerequisites also include Art 460, Music 243, 443 or 449,
and PEX 300. Supervised tutorial or apprentice teaching experience in an early childhood, K-12 classroom, university, or community setting approved by the program area. S/U grading. F,S

TL487 Student Teaching. 4-16 credits. If repeated, Student Teaching would be taken in a different program area. Prerequisite: Permission of program. Provides student with the opportunity to assume the role of a classroom teacher in an educational setting under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a University faculty member. S/U grading.
F,S

TL488 Senior Seminar. 1 credit. S-U grading only. A discussion of problems, professional obligations, and careers in teaching. To be taken concurrently with or the semester prior to student teaching.

TL495 Independent Study. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 8. This course is designed for the interested student's pursuit of an area of study not offered through regular courses. In addition, students can continue to pursue subject matter covered in courses in greater depth.

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Last Updated: 4/23/09