Secondary Education
Introduction to Strategies for Effective Teaching in the Academic Discipline
SEED 7015 3 cr.
This initial-level graduate course focuses on relating the curriculum frameworks in a discipline to the design of meaningful activities, which require the application of critical thinking skills in engaging classroom instruction and student assignments. A broad range of contemporary issues facing teachers will be studied. Students will become familiar with differentiated and interdisciplinary instruction. In addition to using a basic textbook, the Internet will be a major source of content for the design of secondary-level student activities.
Advanced Methods of Teaching at the Secondary Level
SEED 8000 3 cr.
The course combines academic study with clinical practice and supervision. Theories and topics studied and demonstrated include learning styles, critical thinking, computer applications, and inclusive learning environments. Emphasis is placed on integrating culturally or linguistically diverse students and those with special needs and interdisciplinary course development and implementation, student assessment including portfolio assessment and writing are studied for utilization across the curriculum.
Prerequisite: The Modern Secondary School or initial teacher licensure
Practicum
SEED 8090 6 cr.
Student teaching experience is offered to give practical classroom experience to those students who have not satisfied the state requirements for licensure.
Curriculum and Technology
SEED 8250 3 cr.
This course looks at the integration of educational technology in the classroom and its relationship to learning theories and curriculum, specifically, the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. This course explores the use of the Internet as a classroom resource to strengthen curriculum. Various Internet related topics are covered, such as acceptable use policies and copyright issues.
Curriculum Design & Development
SEED 8260 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills of the curriculum development-revision process. The course examines societal demands on the curriculum and the role of the American school in a democratic and multicultural society as students assess, revise, and implement instructional programs and the curriculum in a systematic and logical way. Active participation in school-based curriculum teams, IEP teams, site-based management teams and community groups teach effective delivery of services to all students and school improvement/reform efforts. In collaborative groups students review, revise, and expand the curriculum and assessment procedures in order to integrate current research findings and education reform initiatives.
Independent Study
SEED 9000 3 cr.
Independent study provides special individualized study under close supervision for students excelling in scholarship.
Master's Thesis
SEED 9100 3 cr.
Students conduct research which will result in a thesis. The thesis is developed under the supervision of an advisor. This capstone experience allows full integration and application of content knowledge and pedagogical theory and practice. The study is completed during the duration of the course. Requires the signature of both the advisor and the graduate program chair.
Internship
SEED 9500 6 cr.
The internship is a capstone experience allowing full integration and application of content knowledge and the pedagogical theory and practice. Within the individual's classroom it incorporates all standards specific to the discipline in which certification is sought as well as all common standards for classroom teachers (section 7.04 DOE Professional Standards). A minimum of 400 clock hours or one full semester on-site under the auspices of the college is fulfilled. A research project is completed during the duration of the internship.
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