| SEC-Secondary Education |
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| SEC502 |
Introduction to Teaching at the Secondary Level |
| Introduction to teaching in the secondary school. Course includes issues and trends affecting teaching at the secondary level: adolescent development, multicultural perspectives, curriculum development and integration, community building and maintenance, and constructing disciplinary knowledge. With attention paid to reform mandates and assessments, a variety of instructional models will be discussed, critiqued and practiced. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires a clinical experience of at least 35 observation hours. Clinical experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC510 |
Teaching Biology in the Secondary School |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of Biology as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance studentsÆ ability to teach Biology to secondary school students. |
| 3 semester hours |
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| SEC512 |
Teaching English in the Secondary School |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of English as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance students' ability to teach English to secondary school students. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires a clinical experience of at least 50 contact hours. Clinical experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in SEC502. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC514 |
Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School |
| This course builds upon general methods of teaching high school through an in-depth focus on the curriculum, methods, materials, and issues involved in teaching mathematics. The course seeks to help students bridge their mathematical content knowledge with the mathematics of the 9-12 curriculum. The purpose is to help future teachers develop a teaching style that will communicate mathematical concepts, problem solving and a positive disposition towards mathematics to their secondary students. Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or better in SEC502. |
| 3 semester hours |
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| SEC516 |
Teaching Physical Science in the Secondary School |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of Physical Science as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance studentsÆ ability to teach Physical Science to secondary school students. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC518 |
Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of Social Studies as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance students' ability to teach Social Studies to secondary school students. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires a clinical experience of at least 50 contact hours. Clinical experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in SEC502. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC519 |
Teaching Physical Science and Biology in the Secondary School |
| This course is intended for students who are preparing to be certified secondary school physical science or biology teachers. The course addresses concepts in biology and the physical sciences that are integrated within each student's instructional theory. A laboratory oriented approach is used to analyze current instructional methods, develop lesson plans, assess student learning in the science classroom, examine interdisciplinary opportunities and explore off-site resources. Diversity issues and ethics are discussed. In addition, classroom management issues are considered. Beyond assigned readings and class sessions, this course requires 50 hours of biology and/or physical science classroom observations. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in SEC502. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC520 |
Environmental Education in the Classroom: Contemporary Issues |
| This course is designed to prepare classroom teachers to infuse environmental education throughout the required curriculum and use it as a vehicle for engendering responsible citizenship in the State of Wisconsin. Prerequisite(s): One methods class or consent of instructor. 1 semester hour |
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| SEC521 |
Contemporary Wisconsin Native American Issues |
| This course examines the cultural, educational, political and economic issues faced by Wisconsin Native American Peoples. It examines Wisconsin Native American history and offers students an opportunity to understand the conditions under which Native Americans in Wisconsin faced education and social justice. The course is designed for students seeking initial licensure in Wisconsin to meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements. Prerequisite(s): none. 1 semester hour |
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| SEC522 |
Classical Language Methodology |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of Classical Language Methodology as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance studentsÆ ability to teach Classical Languages to secondary school students. 3 semester hours |
| SEC524 |
Communicative Language Teaching in the Foreign Language Classroom |
| This course, intended for students preparing to be certified secondary school teachers, addresses the content and discipline of Communicative Language Teaching in the Foreign Language Classroom as it pertains to general goals of secondary education. Pedagogical content knowledge, materials, instructional issues and methods will be developed to enhance studentsÆ ability to teach Foreign Languages to secondary school students. 3 semester hours |
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| SEC569 |
Portfolio Development for Subsequent Certificates |
| This is the initial course designed for teachers currently certified in Illinois who wish to secure a subsequent Illinois certificate in secondary education for science, social sciences, English language arts, or mathematics; or K-12 foreign language. A portfolio documenting knowledge and experiences encompassing the certification standards for the certificate being sought will be created. This course is required for all candidates seeking subsequent certificates through the focused program. 4 semester hours |
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| SEC575 |
Subsequent Certification Practicum |
| This course is designed for teachers currently certified in Illinois who wish to secure a subsequent Illinois certificate in secondary education for science, social science, English language arts, or mathematics; or K-12 foreign language. The candidate will be required to complete between 75 and 150 hours in a classroom setting that is represented in the subsequent certificate. The candidate will also meet for seminar with a faculty member in the subsequent certificate area. Enrollment in this class requires advance application and approval. 3-6 semester hours |
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| SEC582AA |
WS/Science Education/Glacial History of Chicago |
| Glaciers covered much of North America during the ice age. Through an intensive field experience, students learn about Chicago's glacial legacy by studying several different types of rocks, types of glaciers and how they form, glacial processes, topography and features that glaciers left behind. Rock identification techniques and demonstrations that can be used in classrooms will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): none. 1 semester hour |
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| SEC590A |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Biological Science |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school Biological Science teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills in a secondary school. All placements are made by the College of Education. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC590B |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Language Arts/English |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school Language Arts/English teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills in a secondary school. All placements are made by the College of Education. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC590C |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Mathematics |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school Mathematics teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills in a secondary school. All placements are made by the College of Education. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC590D |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Physical Science |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school Physical Science teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills in a secondary school. All placements are made by the College of Education. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC590E |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Social Studies |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school Social Studies teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills in a secondary school. All placements are made by the College of Education. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC590F |
Student Teaching in the Secondary School Foreign Languages |
| This field-based experience is required of all students seeking professional certification as a secondary school foreign language teacher. Student teaching offers supervised opportunities to develop and refined teaching skills in a secondary school or a middle school. All candidates will have clinical experience with diverse student populations prior to and during student teaching. A minimum of 10 weeks of full-day student teaching is required. The dates of student teaching depend on the school placement. In addition, a Cluster and/or content area seminar will meet for a minimum of five sessions during the quarter. The College of Education makes all placements. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T. Secondary Education Program. Students may register for a maximum of 6 semester hours each quarter. 1-9 semester hours |
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| SEC598A/B |
Resident Teacher Internship A/B |
| This internship is required for all candidates with a Resident Teacher Certificate. The seminar provides the candidates an opportunity to describe and reflect upon their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching; to evaluate and integrate theory and practice; to examine implications of practice for themselves, students and community; and to develop an understanding of the multiple roles of teachers. Also, each candidate is mentored in the classroom by an experienced, certified teacher and a university supervisor. Candidates enroll in the internship for two semester hours for six consecutive terms (12 semester hours) during their first two years of teaching. Prerequisite(s): *Employed as a teacher in a partnership district *Admitted to the Resident Teacher Program in the area in which they are seeking certification and degree *Hold a Resident Teacher Certificate Resident teachers must successfully complete (grade of B or higher) all coursework in terms 1, 2, and 3; Resident Teacher Internship A; have satisfactory district-level evaluations; and pass the appropriate ISBE content area test to continue into terms 4, 5, and 6 and Resident Teacher Internship B. A grade of X is assigned for the first two terms and a letter grade is assigned for the third term [and replaces the X] for each separate internship year. 2 semester hours per term for two years, (6 semester hours per year for a total of 12 semester hours) |
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