• TEAL 6560: Special Topics

  0.50 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Field-based program focusing upon characteristics of effective teaching methodologies, teaching performance, curriculum decision making, value guidelines, and the characteristics of the learner. Cross-listed as: TEAL 5560 and EDUC 6560/EDUC 5560. Repeatable for credit.
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• TEAL 6570: Advanced Comprehension Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course reviews theory, research and practice related to teaching reading comprehension, including vocabulary development, strategy instruction, close reading of complex texts across genres, and fostering motivation for reading.
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• TEAL 6580: Character and Values Education

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Overview of research, theory, and practical approaches to values education, emphasizing processes of moral development and socialization.
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• TEAL 6590: Supervising School Reading Program

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is designed as a field-based practicum designed to increase understanding of administration and supervision of school literacy programs for educators who are completing the Utah Reading Endorsement, Level II and plan to become Reading Specialists. Prerequisite/Restriction: Level 1 Reading Endorsement
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• TEAL 6600: Philosophy and Organization of the Middle Level School

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Focuses on characteristics of young adolescents and how middle level schools can be organized to meet those characteristics through interdisciplinary teaming, advisory programs, and exploratory mini-courses. Graduate students have additional course requirements for design and implementation of a project. Cross-listed as: TEAL 4600.
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• TEAL 6610: Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for the Middle Grades

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Integrates current approaches to curriculum design with instructional models and assessment of learning appropriate for grades 5-9. To receive credit for 6610, graduate students design and implement an action research project related to curricular or pedagogical interests, then share their findings in class. Project will include review of literature related to student's interest. Prerequisite: TEAL 6600.
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• TEAL 6620: Service Learning Applications for the Middle Grades

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Examines literature related to service learning for the middle grades and application of service learning in curriculum.
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• TEAL 6630: Methods for Teaching Middle-Level Mathematics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course enables students to know the content topics of school mathematics and plan, teach, and reflect on lessons for middle school grades. Students learn to identify and use instructional strategies to teach equitably, allowing mathematics access for all learners. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: ELED 4062 or ELED 4063 or an equivalent elementary mathematics methods course MATH 1210 Cross-listed as: TEAL 4630.
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• TEAL 6700: Improvement of Science Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  For practicing elementary and middle-school teachers or those seeking alternative licensure in science education. Survey of current research in science education and strategies for implementing best practice in classroom settings. Considers a Science/Technology/Society approach to teaching science, as well as the use of action research to improve practice.
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• TEAL 6710: Diversity in Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Analyzes the role of education in a culturally and linguistically diverse society. Examines the place multicultural education and inclusive pedagogies have in advancing educational equity and social justice. Explores multiple ways educators work with and for transnational communities.
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