Courses for TEAC (TEAC)
BIOC
869
Chemistry for Secondary School Classrooms LINKCrosslisted as BIOS 883, CHEM 869, TEAC 869| Credit Hours: | 1 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Credit in this course will not count towards a graduate degree in chemistry or biochemistry or biological sciences. Course taught via World Wide Web. Chemistry content for high school teachers organized according to the National Science Education Standards. Individual course coverage includes: content, integration with other sciences and mathematics, graphing calculators, probe-experiments, simulations, at-home experiments, teaching materials, and industrial applications related to the title description.
A. Structure and Properties of Matter: Water and Solutions (1 cr)
B. Structure and Properties of Matter: Periodicity (1 cr)
D. Structure and Properties of Matter: Bonding and Structure (1 cr)
E. Structure and Properties of Matter: Carbon Chemistry and Polymers (1 cr)
J. Structure and Properties of Matter: Gases and the Atmosphere (1 cr)
K. Chemistry of Life Processes: Biomolecules (1 cr)
L. Structure and Properties of Matter: Condensed States and Materials Science (1 cr)
M. Interactions of Matter and Energy (1 cr)
N. Chemistry of Life Processes: DNA (1 cr)
P. Chemistry of Life Processes: Energy and Metabolism (1 cr)
Q. Chemical Reactions: Equations and their Consequences (1 cr)
R. Chemical Reactions: Acids and Bases (1 cr)
T. Chemical Reactions: Kinetics (1 cr)
U. Chemical Reactions: Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry (1 cr)
V. Equilibrium: Unifying Theme (1 cr)
W. Conservation of Energy and the Increase in Disorder: Thermodynamics (1 cr)
Y. Inquiry and the Nature of Science: Analysis and Instrumentation (1 cr)
Z. Structure of Atoms: Nuclear Chemistry (1 cr)
A. Structure and Properties of Matter: Water and Solutions (1 cr)
B. Structure and Properties of Matter: Periodicity (1 cr)
D. Structure and Properties of Matter: Bonding and Structure (1 cr)
E. Structure and Properties of Matter: Carbon Chemistry and Polymers (1 cr)
J. Structure and Properties of Matter: Gases and the Atmosphere (1 cr)
K. Chemistry of Life Processes: Biomolecules (1 cr)
L. Structure and Properties of Matter: Condensed States and Materials Science (1 cr)
M. Interactions of Matter and Energy (1 cr)
N. Chemistry of Life Processes: DNA (1 cr)
P. Chemistry of Life Processes: Energy and Metabolism (1 cr)
Q. Chemical Reactions: Equations and their Consequences (1 cr)
R. Chemical Reactions: Acids and Bases (1 cr)
T. Chemical Reactions: Kinetics (1 cr)
U. Chemical Reactions: Oxidation, Reduction and Electrochemistry (1 cr)
V. Equilibrium: Unifying Theme (1 cr)
W. Conservation of Energy and the Increase in Disorder: Thermodynamics (1 cr)
Y. Inquiry and the Nature of Science: Analysis and Instrumentation (1 cr)
Z. Structure of Atoms: Nuclear Chemistry (1 cr)
CHEM
874
Topics in Chemical Pedagogy LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 874| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
A maximum combined total of 12 hours from TEAC *869 and/or *874 may be counted toward a masters degree. Credit in this course will not count towards a graduate degree in chemistry. Courses are Web-based. Topical chemistry content for high school teachers organized according to the National Science Education Standards.
A. Green Chemistry (2-3 cr)
D. Demonstrations for High School Chemistry (1-3 cr)
E. Experiments for High School Chemistry (1-3 cr)
J. Developing a Safety Culture (1 cr)
K. Chemistry of Life Processes: Biomolecules (1-3 cr)
L. Addressing Misconceptions (1-3 cr)
M. Mathematics Integration (MATH 874M) (2-3 cr) May be counted towards the MAT and MScT degrees in mathematics and statistics, not the MA, MS, or PhD.
N. Inquiry Strategies (1-3 cr)
P. Chemistry in the Workplace (1-3 cr)
Y. Graphing Calculator Activities (2-3 cr)
A. Green Chemistry (2-3 cr)
D. Demonstrations for High School Chemistry (1-3 cr)
E. Experiments for High School Chemistry (1-3 cr)
J. Developing a Safety Culture (1 cr)
K. Chemistry of Life Processes: Biomolecules (1-3 cr)
L. Addressing Misconceptions (1-3 cr)
M. Mathematics Integration (MATH 874M) (2-3 cr) May be counted towards the MAT and MScT degrees in mathematics and statistics, not the MA, MS, or PhD.
N. Inquiry Strategies (1-3 cr)
P. Chemistry in the Workplace (1-3 cr)
Y. Graphing Calculator Activities (2-3 cr)
CHEM
875
Chemical Pedagogy in the High School Laboratory LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 875| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Credit in this course will not count towards a graduate degree in chemistry. Laboratory-based courses addressing specific issues connected with teaching laboratory work in high school chemistry programs.
A. Small-scale Experiments (1-3 cr)
B. Technology Integration (3-6 cr)
E. Inquiry Experiments (1-3 cr)
K. At-home Experiments (1-3 cr)
P. Probe Experiments (1-3 cr)
T. Traditional Experiments (1-3 cr)
A. Small-scale Experiments (1-3 cr)
B. Technology Integration (3-6 cr)
E. Inquiry Experiments (1-3 cr)
K. At-home Experiments (1-3 cr)
P. Probe Experiments (1-3 cr)
T. Traditional Experiments (1-3 cr)
COMM
427/827
Instructional Communication LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 429/829| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Advanced introductory course in instructional communication, focusing on understanding variables associated with the communication process in instructional settings and managing instructional communication more effectively. Provides an experimental and a cognitive understanding of the role of communication in the instructional process.
CYAF
814
Evaluation in Career and Technical Education LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 814| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Two aspects of evaluation in the classroom: 1) selection and use of evaluation in assessing learning, and 2) consideration of conceptual and methodological issues in conducting evaluation to determine and account for the effectiveness of programs.
CYAF
891
Special Topics in Human Sciences LINKCrosslisted as HUMS 891, NUTR 891, SLPA 891, TEAC 891, TMFD 891| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Aspects of human sciences not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
EDAD
855
Teaching Learners to Learn LINKCrosslisted as EDPS 855, NUTR 855, SPED 855, TEAC 855| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Effective teachers facilitate student learning. Facilitating student learning depends on understanding learning principles and on designing instruction that is compatible with learning principles. Instructors can provide learning-compatible instruction that helps students learn more effectively and ultimately teaches them how to learn. Assists teachers to teach in learning-compatible ways and helps them embed within their curriculum a program for teaching learners to learn.
EDAD
948
Instructional Leadership: Emerging Trends and Practices LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 948| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Changing roles for persons engaged in instructional and curricular leadership in educational institutions. Literature on staff development, assessment and evaluation, and effective schools serve as the basis for studying and applying this information to a variety of educational settings. Issues such as teacher empowerment and site-based management, along with cooperative learning provide the focus of the activities.
EDAD
991
Field Studies in Education LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 991, TEAC 991| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Identification and solutions of problems associated with program planning; organizational, administrative, and instructional procedures within an institutional setting. Designing, implementing, and evaluating new or modified patterns of operation and teaching within a public school, postsecondary institution, or adult education agency.
EDPS
935
Seminar in Qualitative Research LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 935| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
EDUC 900K or permission
Seminar intended for doctoral-level students who have completed an initial qualitative research methodology course and who want to increase their skills in qualitative research. Data collection and analysis strategies and the application of those strategies to research problems.
EDPS
989
Psychology of Reading LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 989| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
TEAC *811 or 841 or SPED 886
Relationship of psychological processes of attention, perception, memory and problem solving to reading and reading comprehension. Theories and models of reading, especially of the comprehensive process, applied to all levels of reading from beginning reading through mature reading.
ENGL
895A
Nebraska Writing Project Internship LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 895A| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
ENGL
992
Nebraska Humanities Project LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 992| Credit Hours: | 1-24 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
ENGL
992B
Place Conscious Teaching LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 992B| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Theory and practice of teaching writing, literature, and rhetoric in connection with local place, region, and community.
MUED
450/850
American Cultural Perspectives through Popular Music and Guitar LINKCrosslisted as MUNM 450, TEAC 450/850| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| ACE Outcomes: | 5, 7 |
| Groups: | Music Education (MUED) |
Exploration of the historical, social and cultural context of late 19th and 20th century America through learning to play jazz and popular music on the guitar to provide an authentic, performance-based encounter in music.
MUED
473/873
Approaches to Middle School General Music LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 873| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| Groups: | Music Education (MUED) |
Prereqs:
MUED 344 or permission.
For prospective new and experienced general music/middle school teachers. Characteristics of middle school students, materials, methodology, guitar and recorder techniques, and curriculum development.
MUED
845
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of American Music Education LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 845| Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Undergraduate degree in MUED.
MUED 845 is required for a graduate degree in music education.
Historical overview of American music education practices from the Singing School tradition to today. Major philosophical influences in American music education, writings regarding aesthetic education, equity, ethical practice, gender, meaning, and profundity. The writings of Stubley, Reimer, Mark, Gary, Hylton, Richmond and others are conisdered.
SPED
406/806
Reading and Writing Disabilities: Adolescents LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 806| Credit Hours: | 2 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 2 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Theory and techniques for assessing and teaching word identification, vocabulary, comprehension and writing skills in grades 7 to 12.
SPED
406A/806A
Reading Center Practicum II LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 806A| Credit Hours: | 2 |
| Course Format: | Lab 2 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Teaching and/or tutoring experience evaluating and instructing students with reading problems in a Reading Center. Assessment, instructional planning, delivery of instruction, writing diagnostic reports and parent communication.
SPED
886
Assessment, Evaluation, and Instruction of LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 886| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
TEAC/SPED *886 includes case study and planning for special student populations.
Analysis and use of informal and formal assessment and instructional strategies in clinic and classroom settings.
A. Special Topics in Literacy Assessment (SPED *886A) (1-3 cr) Lec.
B. Internship in Literacy Assessment and Instruction (SPED *886B) (1-3 cr)
A. Special Topics in Literacy Assessment (SPED *886A) (1-3 cr) Lec.
B. Internship in Literacy Assessment and Instruction (SPED *886B) (1-3 cr)
SPED
892
Special Topics in Education LINKCrosslisted as EDAD 892, EDPS 892, CYAF 892, EDUC 892, TEAC 892| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Aspects of education not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
TEAC
402/802
Contemporary Children's Literature: Principles and Practices LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
TEAC 302 and successful completion of student teaching or permission.
Contempoary literature for children, all forms and genres; development of meaningful and creative learning activities for children; professional readings and research related to children's literature.
TEAC
408/808
Improvement of Instruction in School Mathematics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom, Web |
Techniques, plans, and procedures for improving instruction in mathematics. Analysis of current instructional and supervisory practices. Evaluation of research and instructional materials. A. Primary: K-3 (3 cr) B. Elementary: 4-6 (3 cr) E. Secondary: 7-12 (3 cr) J. Special Topics (3 cr)
TEAC
411/811
Reading Processes and Practices LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Overview of reading processes and programs with attention to strategies for comprehension and word identification, approaches, and materials. A. Teaching Reading (3 cr) B. Special Topics in Reading (1-6 cr)
TEAC
413/813
Studies in Teaching English as a Second Language LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-15 |
| Max credits per degree: | 15 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC
413A/813A
ESL: Acquisition LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC
413B/813B
ESL: Teaching and Curriculum LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC
413D/813D
ESL: Assessment LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC
413E/813E
Special Topics in Teaching ESL LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for teaching K-12 learners whose language of nurture is not English.
TEAC
413M/813M
Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in Content Areas LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Theory and pedagogy in the teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs) in course content areas at all levels of K-12 education. Identify and design linguistically and culturally responsive instruction for English learners in the disciplines (e.g. language arts, science, mathematics, social sciences).
TEAC
413P/813P
Teaching English Overseas LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom, Web |
Methodologies for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in international settings.
TEAC
416/816
Inclusive Early Childhood Methods LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per semester: | 9 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
The creation and practice of developmentally appropriate instruction in curricular areas for K to 3rd grades. Role of the teacher and/or facilitator in relationship to the primary curriculum and learning environment. A. Literacy Methods for the Primary Student: K to 3rd (3 cr) Prereq: Parallel TEAC 397D. B. Social Studies and Science Methods for the Primary Student: K to 3rd (3 cr) Prereq: Parallel TEAC 397D. D. Mathematics Methods for the Primary Student: K to 3rd (3 cr) Prereq: Parallel Math 200.
TEAC
418/818
Teaching Writing in the Elementary School LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Learning and teaching of writing with consideration given to developmental factors of children and adolescents.
TEAC
420/820
Teaching Foreign Language in the Elementary School LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Theory, research and practice of most recent foreign language models and strategies.
TEAC
425/825
Coordination in Occupational Training Programs LINKCrosslisted as EDAD 825| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Foundation and scope of current and projected vocational cooperative education programs and general education work experience. Coordination techniques, selection and placement, instructional procedures, youth leadership activities, organization and administration, and evaluation of cooperative occupational education.
TEAC
430/830
Introduction to Philosophy of Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Open to advanced undergraduates and graduate students
Fundamental ideas and skills that students can use to begin to form personal philosophical perspectives on education that can be justified intellectually, practically, and ethically. Using case studies of realistic school situations and the theoretical work of a range of writers in education, students explore conceptions of teaching, learning, curriculum, and the relationship between school and society.
TEAC
431/831
Studies in the Foundations of Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Social and cultural analyses of curriculum, teaching, and education policy from disciplinary perspectives. A. The Anthropology of Education (3 cr) B. The History of Education (3 cr) E. The Sociology of Education (3 cr) J. Special Topics (3 cr)
TEAC
432/832
Higher Education in America LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs education.
History and development of America's colleges and universities and recent trends and problems in higher education.
TEAC
433/833
Comparative Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Foundations, trends, and problems of selected national systems of education as seen in cultural perspective.
TEAC
433A/833A
Comparative Education Survey LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Comparative Education investigates origins, goals, organization, challenges, and accomplishments of various countries' school systems with intentional comparisons to American practices. The 'A' format is a survey course that considers examples from all over the world. The 'B' format focuses on a single country (plus the U.S. for comparative purposes) and includes overseas travel-study (e.g., to South Korea, South Africa, or Chile) and visits to schools in the visited countries.
TEAC
433B/833B
Comparative Education: Special Topics/Travel Study LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Course Format: | Field 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
None
This course could be taken more than once for additional credits assuming the student uses it for travel-study to different places. For example, a student could not visit South Korea twice with the same professor teaching the same syllabus, but could visit South Korea once (as one 3-hour course) and South Africa (as another 3-hour course).
Course investigates origins, goals, organization, challenges, and accomplishments of various countries' school systems with intentional comparisons to American practices. The 'B' format focuses on a single country (plus the U.S. for comparative purposes) and includes overseas travel-study (e.g., to South Korea, South Africa, or Chile) and visits to schools in the visited countries.
TEAC
434/834
Ethics and Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Open to advanced undergraduates and graduate students
Basic issues in ethics and education. Using theoretical material and case studies, students consider such ideas and issues as the nature of moral judgment, equality, justice, caring, and respect for persons, and discuss how educators might respond in ethically justifiable ways to difficult situations they may encounter.
TEAC
436/836
Latin American Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hours education, social sciences, or Latin American Studies; or permission.
Survey of contemporary practices and problems in Latin American education, with special emphasis on the role of education in the national development.
TEAC
438/838
Linguistics for the Classroom School Teacher LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Analysis of various aspects of linguistic study including dialects, usage, modern grammar, semantics, lexicography, etc., and their application in the K-12 school English classroom. Investigation and clarification of language concepts and the development of teaching materials that can be used in the classroom.
TEAC
439/839
Literature for Adolescents LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to a Teacher Education Program.
Wide range of young adult literature available for use in schools. Critical and rhetorical tools for responding to a variety of literary texts and techniques for eliciting a wider range of responses to literature; consideration for readers aged 11-16.
TEAC
441/841
Content Area Reading, Grades 4-12 LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Simultaneous teaching of academic content and functional teaching of reading in the content areas; assessment of comprehension, vocabulary/concept attainment; analyses of text; improvement of content area learning through reading/writing development.
TEAC
451/851
Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program; completion of 80 percent of subject-area course work with a 2.5 GPA or better.
Theoretical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to the individual disciplines. I. Secondary Art Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 306 or 406/806. Investigates topics/issues impacting the teaching of art, including the theory and practice of discipline-based art education. Planning and incorporation of innovative approaches embracing the diversity of students. K. Career and Technical Education Prereq: As listed above. Procedures for writing, selecting and organizing subject matter for instruction. L. Methods of Teaching Information Technology (3 cr) Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 259; parallel TEAC 397L or 894L. Objectives, teaching materials, and methods of presentation emphasizing the organization and management of computer science instruction. [IS]N. Secondary Language Arts (3 or 4 cr) Prereq: As listed above, including ENGL 357, 377; and TEAC 438/838; and grade average of "B" (3.0) or better in subject-area. Theoretical issues in the teaching and learning of writing, language, and literature. *O. Marketing Education Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 452K. Objectives, teaching materials, selection, and organization of subject matter, and methods of instruction and evaluation in marketing. [IS]P. Secondary Mathematics Prereq: As listed above. Innovative methodology and planning, teaching, and evaluating math lessons for diverse learners. [IS]R. Secondary Modern Languages Prereq: As listed above. Investigates issues in second language learning and teaching from the perspective of proficiency: contextualized practice in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and culture. Methodological approaches, review of research, testing guidelines, accuracy, the affective and cognitive needs of students, and the incorporation of authentic materials/language. [IS]V. Secondary Science Prereq: As listed above and parallel with TEAC 397I. Investigates issues in secondary science learning and teaching with emphasis on contextualized practice in each field as well as interdisciplinary approaches to planning, research, testing, laboratory safety, and the affective and cognitive needs of diverse learners. [IS]W. Secondary Social Science Prereq: As listed above. Theoretical issues in teaching and learning in the individual and integrated social sciences.
TEAC
451K/851K
Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices: Career and Technical Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program; completion of 80 percent of subject-area course work with a 2.5 GPA or better.
Theoretical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to the individual disciplines. Procedures for writing, selecting and organizing subject matter for instruction.
TEAC
451P/851P
Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices: Secondary Mathematics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program; completion of 80 percent of subject-area course work with a 2.5 GPA or better.
Theoretical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to the individual disciplines. Innovative methodology and planning, teaching, and evaluating math lessons for diverse learners.
TEAC
451V/851V
Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices: LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program; completion of 80 percent of subject-area course work with a 2.5 GPA or better. Parallel with TEAC 397V.
Theoretical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to the individual disciplines. Investigates issues in secondary science learning and teaching with emphasis on contextualized practice in each field as well as interdisciplinary approaches to planning, research, testing, laboratory safety, and the affective and cognitive needs of diverse learners.
TEAC
452/852
Curriculum Principles and Practices LINK| Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program; completion of 80 percent of subject-area course work with 2.5 GPA or better.
Focus on practical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to the individual disciplines. I. Secondary Art Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 306 or 406/806. Theory and research into curriculum incorporating technology, interdisciplinary approaches, active learning, and course content designed to enhance art understanding by students of diversity. J. Business Education Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 451K and parallel with TEAC 397J. Objectives, teaching materials, selection and organization of subject matter, and methods of instruction and evaluation in business subjects. M. Industrial Education Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 451K and parallel TEAC 397M. Objectives, curricula, methodology, evaluation, planning, classroom management and course organization. [IS]N. Secondary Language Arts Prereq: As listed above and parallel with TEAC 397I. Planning, teaching, and evaluating language arts lessons for diverse learners. P. Secondary Mathematics Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 451P/851P with a grade of "C+" or better. Conceptualizing the 7-12 curriculum through multimedia and active, discovery learning. [IS]R. Secondary Modern Languages Prereq: As listed above. Second-language acquisition and learning theory and their relationship to curriculum planning and development. Practice in creative language-use activities designed to build second language reading, writing, speaking, listening, and culture skills. Development of teacher as observer, reflector, and recorder of individual student needs. [IS]V. Secondary Science Prereq: As listed above and TEAC 451V/851V. Curricular materials, including the application of technology, as they relate to classroom instruction with diverse populations. [IS]W. Secondary Social Science Prereq: As listed above. Societal diversity and its impact on the 7-12 social science curriculum, regional and national curricular trends, and emerging theory and research in social studies education.
TEAC
453/853
The Middle Level Professional Methods LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-12 |
| Max credits per semester: | 12 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Development of competence in planning, teaching, classroom management and assessment. Covers the scope, content, and organization of curriculum and instructional materials. I. Art (2 cr) N. Language Arts (2 cr) P. Mathematics (2 cr) T. Reading (2 cr) V. Science (2 cr) W. Social Science (2 cr)
TEAC
454/854
Literature in Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-9 |
| Max credits per semester: | 9 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Comparative analyses of literature and the role of the reader as meaning maker in educational settings. A. Literary Response and Analysis (3 cr) B. Multiethnic Literature for Children and Adolescents (3 cr) E. Special Topics (3 cr)
TEAC
480/880
Teaching with Technology LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per semester: | 15 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Survey and analysis of the application of technology to improve teaching. Research and related literature on learning, teaching and curriculum, and the critical application of technology and the development of teaching strategies. A. Survey of Instructional Technology (1-3 cr) B. Designing Instructional Technology K-12 (1-3 cr) E. Instructional Technology in Mathematics (1-3 cr) J. Instructional Technology in Language Arts (1-3 cr) K. Instructional Technology in Science (1-3 cr) L. Instructional Technology in Social Sciences (1-3 cr) M. Technology Supported Assessment and Evaluation (1-3 cr) N. Web Teaching (1-3 cr) P. Special Topics (1-3 cr)
TEAC
482/882
Instructional Applications of Computers-Practicum LINK| Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission.
A task-oriented practicum in instructional application of computer to provide an opportunity for repetition and/or demonstration of fundamental practice skills. Combines discussion and demonstration with supervised task-centered field experiences.
TEAC
495/895
Independent Study LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
TEAC
496/896
Problems in Secondary Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission.
Opportunities for experienced teachers and administrators to develop plans, procedures, or experiments directed to the improvement of the curriculum or administration of the secondary school.
TEAC
498/898
Problems in Elementary Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission.
Opportunities to develop plans, procedures, experiments, and models directed to the improvement of elementary school education on an independent study basis.
TEAC
800
Inquiry into Teaching and Learning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Contemporary educational research from multiple theoretical perspectives.
TEAC
801
Curriculum Inquiry LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
The relationship between curriculum theory and/or research to educational practices.
TEAC
803
Student Teaching Internship Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-2 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Parallel TEAC 897
Analysis of school programs with attention to teacher certification, teacher/student rights/responsibilities, proper conduct of teachers, selected legal aspects of education, methods of communicating with parents and community members, and current issues.
A. Elementary (K-6) (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897A.
B. Elementary Art (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897B.
G. Elementary Foreign Language (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897G.
I. Secondary Art (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897I.
N. Secondary Language Arts (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897N.
P. Secondary Mathematics (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897P.
Q. Middle School (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Q.
R. Secondary Modern Language (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897R.
V. Secondary Science (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897V.
W. Secondary Social Science (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897W.
Y. Mainstreaming (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Y.
Z. Multicultural (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Z.
A. Elementary (K-6) (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897A.
B. Elementary Art (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897B.
G. Elementary Foreign Language (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897G.
I. Secondary Art (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897I.
N. Secondary Language Arts (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897N.
P. Secondary Mathematics (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897P.
Q. Middle School (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Q.
R. Secondary Modern Language (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897R.
V. Secondary Science (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897V.
W. Secondary Social Science (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897W.
Y. Mainstreaming (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Y.
Z. Multicultural (1-2 cr) Parallel TEAC 897Z.
TEAC
805
Advanced Teaching Strategies LINKCrosslisted as ALEC 805, NUTR 806| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Contemporary and innovative teaching strategies, emphasizing learner-centered instruction, suitable to teaching in college and postsecondary institutions, outreach programs public schools, and other settings. Students participate in active learning as they apply learning theory in practice, prepare and demonstrate teaching methods, and plan for instruction in discipline areas of their choice.
TEAC
812
Improvement of Instruction in Elementary School Science LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs education including TEAC 315 or permission; teaching experience or student teaching
Techniques, plans, and procedures for improving instruction in elementary school science. Current practices, issues, and trends; evaluation of instructional materials.
TEAC
813J
Intercultural Communication LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Introduction to intercultural communication and the theoretical and methodological tools needed to understand the tenets and implications of intercultural communication for application in personal and professional practices. Readings will deal with misunderstandings and the impact of cultural factors on the making of meaning, as well as discrimination and the impact of unequal power relations on communication, media impact in a globalized world, language, identity and communication, and intercultural competence.
TEAC
817
Emerging Reading and Language LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Elementary endorsement
Research, theory and practice associated with literacy development in children from birth to age 8. Language and concept development, emerging reading and writing behaviors, appropriate materials and evaluation within a holistic view teaching and learning.
TEAC
822
Principles and Practices in Social Studies Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Current issues and trends in the curriculum and teaching of social studies.
A. Special Topics (1-3 cr)
A. Special Topics (1-3 cr)
TEAC
828
Improvement of Instruction in Industrial Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Special contemporary curricular and teaching aspects of industrial education. Research, curriculum content, teaching strategies, and the application to the instructional setting.
TEAC
833
Comparative Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Foundations, trends, and problems of selected national systems of education as seen in cultural perspective.
TEAC
835
Ethnic Minorities and American Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Chronological entry of European immigrant groups into an American society during the formative years of the development of the American public school system. Record of American social and educational history is replete with examples of inter- and intra-group human conflict as each immigrant group attempted to carve out its niche in a New World setting during a period of mass migration from Europe. Historical, sociological, and psychological barriers that became inherent during a dynamic period of nation building.
TEAC
840
Culture and Schooling LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 15 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Description and explanation of cultural values as they relate to education.
A. Gender (1-3 cr)
B. Gender and Science (1-3 cr)
D. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
E. Rural Education (1-3 cr)
A. Gender (1-3 cr)
B. Gender and Science (1-3 cr)
D. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
E. Rural Education (1-3 cr)
TEAC
842
Objectives and Methods of Science Teaching LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Development of objectives, course offerings, and organization of subject matter and methods of instruction in science courses. Current national science education curriculum trends.
A. Elementary
B. Middle School
D. Secondary and Community College
E. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
A. Elementary
B. Middle School
D. Secondary and Community College
E. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
TEAC
844
School Media Programs LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Role of the media specialist as a member of the instructional team.
A. Administration (3 cr)
B. Reference (3 cr)
D. Cataloguing (3 cr)
E. Selection (3 cr)
J. Special Topics in School Media
A. Administration (3 cr)
B. Reference (3 cr)
D. Cataloguing (3 cr)
E. Selection (3 cr)
J. Special Topics in School Media
TEAC
846
Studies in Middle Level Schooling LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-9 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Historical development, philosophy, and current literature of the middle school.
A. Curriculum (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Leadership (1-3 cr, max 3)
D. Teacher-Based Advisory (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Special Topics (1-3 cr, max 9)
A. Curriculum (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Leadership (1-3 cr, max 3)
D. Teacher-Based Advisory (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Special Topics (1-3 cr, max 9)
TEAC
847
Principles of Business Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Principles, philosophy, historical development, and emerging role of business education in America. Current issues in business education, resource development, examination of learning theories, and needs assessment.
TEAC
848
Introduction to Curriculum Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Historical development and philosophy of high school curricula. Review of research on schooling, curriculum trends, and school organizational structures.
A. Elementary Schools
B. Middle Schools
D. Secondary Schools
E. Special Topics in Curriculum (1-6 cr)
A. Elementary Schools
B. Middle Schools
D. Secondary Schools
E. Special Topics in Curriculum (1-6 cr)
TEAC
849
Studies in Assessment and Leadership for Learning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 18 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Preparation for assessing K-12 learners and leading K-12 Teacher Learning Communities.
A. Classroom Assessment (3 cr)
B. Large-scale Assessment (3 cr)
E. Leadership in Assessment (3 cr)
J. Leading Classroom Assessment (3 cr)
K. Special Topis in Assessment and Leadership for Learning (3 or 6 cr, max 6)
A. Classroom Assessment (3 cr)
B. Large-scale Assessment (3 cr)
E. Leadership in Assessment (3 cr)
J. Leading Classroom Assessment (3 cr)
K. Special Topis in Assessment and Leadership for Learning (3 or 6 cr, max 6)
TEAC
857B
Nebraska Writing Project LINKCrosslisted as ENGL 857B| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Topics in writing instruction, explored via the National Writing Project Institute model, for K-12 and college teachers of writing in all curricular areas.
TEAC
858
Utilization of Modern Technology LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Strategies of incorporating modern technology into the professional workplace; provides a thorough understanding of the operation and evaluation of integrating technology into the curriculum.
TEAC
859
Instructional Message Design LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Using selected principles from behavior science (perception, memory, attitudes, concepts), students analyze and design instructional messages. Systematic process for instructional development.
TEAC
860
Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
This course is meant to be taken after and in sequence with TEAC *859. Unique characteristics and contributions of selected instructional media and technologies to the teaching/learning and communication processes. Students produce materials for specific instructional messages.
TEAC
861
Education for a Pluralistic Society: Foundation and Issues LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Educational practices and policies for people from historically oppressed groups in the United States Foundation of multicultural education. Discussion of contemporary educational issues within the context of multicultural and cultural diversity. Critique of curricular materials and resources promoting a multicultural perspective.
TEAC
881
Music in Early Childhood Education LINKCrosslisted as MUED 881| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prepares the teacher of the young child (3-8 years) in the musical skills, methodology, and materials needed to carry out a successful program of music in the public and private schools, the nursery schools, and day-care centers.
TEAC
887
Effecting High School Improvement LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
The relationships and interactions among the high school student, a teacher, and the curriculum to the issues of school district, higher education, philanthropy, state department of education, and federal involvement in high school improvement efforts. The imperative and challenges for improving high schooling for all students.
TEAC
888
Teacher as Scholarly Practitioner LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Seminar on the principles of practitioner inquiry and development of a proposal for an inquiry project.
A. Special Topics in Inquiry
A. Special Topics in Inquiry
TEAC
889
Masters Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Working with a faculty mentor on either an individual or small-group basis, the student plans, conducts, and reports a summative work project.
TEAC
890
Workshop Seminar LINK| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Refer to Workshop Seminars in Education under the “Education” section of this bulletin.
TEAC
893
Workshop Seminar LINK| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Refer to Workshop Seminars in Education under the “Education” section of this bulletin.
TEAC
894
Professional Practicum Experiences LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-10 |
| Max credits per degree: | 10 |
| Course Format: | Field |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to Teacher Education Program
TEAC *894 does not count toward the MA or MEd degree. P/N only. Guided observations and/or clinical experiences in schools and/or agencies offering programs for children/youth.
A. Elementary (K-6) (1-10 cr)
B. Elementary Art (1-10 cr)
E. English as a Second Language (1-10 cr)
G. Elementary Foreign Language (1-10 cr)
I. Secondary Art (1-10 cr)
J. Business Education (1-10 cr)
L. Information Technology (1-10 cr, max 10)
M. Industrial Education (1-10 cr)
N. Secondary Language Arts (1-10 cr)
O. Marketing Education (1-10 cr)
P. Secondary Mathematics (1-10 cr)
Q. Middle School (1-10 cr)
R. Secondary Modern Language (1-10 cr)
T. Reading (1-10 cr)
V. Secondary Science (1-10 cr)
W. Secondary Social Science (1-10 cr)
Y. Mainstreaming (1-10 cr)
Z. Multicultural (1-10 cr)
A. Elementary (K-6) (1-10 cr)
B. Elementary Art (1-10 cr)
E. English as a Second Language (1-10 cr)
G. Elementary Foreign Language (1-10 cr)
I. Secondary Art (1-10 cr)
J. Business Education (1-10 cr)
L. Information Technology (1-10 cr, max 10)
M. Industrial Education (1-10 cr)
N. Secondary Language Arts (1-10 cr)
O. Marketing Education (1-10 cr)
P. Secondary Mathematics (1-10 cr)
Q. Middle School (1-10 cr)
R. Secondary Modern Language (1-10 cr)
T. Reading (1-10 cr)
V. Secondary Science (1-10 cr)
W. Secondary Social Science (1-10 cr)
Y. Mainstreaming (1-10 cr)
Z. Multicultural (1-10 cr)
TEAC
897
Student Teaching Internship LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-10 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission by application only
(See “Admission to Student Teaching” in the UNL Undergraduate Bulletin.) This course will not count towards the MA or MEd degree. P/N only. Supervised teaching experience in schools.
A. Elementary (K-6)
B. Elementary Art
E. English as a Second Language
D. Elementary Physical Education
G. Elementary Foreign Language
I. Secondary Art
J. Business Education
K. Health
M. Industrial Education
N. Secondary Language Arts
P. Secondary Mathematics
Q. Middle School
R. Secondary Modern Language
U. Secondary Physical Education
V. Secondary Science
W. Secondary Social Science
Y. Mainstreaming
Z. Multicultural
A. Elementary (K-6)
B. Elementary Art
E. English as a Second Language
D. Elementary Physical Education
G. Elementary Foreign Language
I. Secondary Art
J. Business Education
K. Health
M. Industrial Education
N. Secondary Language Arts
P. Secondary Mathematics
Q. Middle School
R. Secondary Modern Language
U. Secondary Physical Education
V. Secondary Science
W. Secondary Social Science
Y. Mainstreaming
Z. Multicultural
TEAC
899
Masters Thesis LINK| Credit Hours: | 6-10 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
TEAC
901
Supervision and Administration in Vocational Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
For course description, see ALEC 901.
TEAC
902
Colloquium in Educational Policy and Practice LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Educational policy and practice and their interconnection.
A. Special Topics in Educational Policy and Practice (1- 3 cr)
A. Special Topics in Educational Policy and Practice (1- 3 cr)
TEAC
903
Current Trends in the Education of Young Children LINK| Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Participation in special problems of teachers in service. Guidance, evaluations, research.
TEAC
905
Practicum in Postsecondary Teaching LINKCrosslisted as ALEC 905| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Course Format: | Lab |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
ALEC *805 or permission
Work with a faculty mentor in a discipline of choice and an instructional supervisor to prepare instruction and teach students in a postsecondary setting. Practicum students are assisted in arranging for the practicum and are provided consultation and feedback during the practicum. Lesson planning and reflective papers are part of the practicum experience.
TEAC
907
Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
TEAC 808 or equivalent
Theories, literature, and research procedures relative to elementary mathematics education.
TEAC
908
Seminar in Teacher Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-12 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Overview of literature and scholarship in teacher education.
A. Supervision of Pre-service Teachers (1-3 cr)
B. Teacher Development (3 cr)
D. Initial Teacher Preparation (1-3 cr)
E. Special Topics in Teacher Education (1-3 cr)
A. Supervision of Pre-service Teachers (1-3 cr)
B. Teacher Development (3 cr)
D. Initial Teacher Preparation (1-3 cr)
E. Special Topics in Teacher Education (1-3 cr)
TEAC
911
Seminar in Elementary School Science LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Literature which deals with research and experimentation in science for the elementary school. Aspects of the teaching and supervision of elementary school science that require investigation and research.
TEAC
920
Seminar in Curriculum and Teaching of Career and Technical Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Current research and theory within the curriculum and teaching of career and technical education.
TEAC
921
Seminar in Literacy Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Research in literacy and schooling.
A. Curriculum and Teaching (3 cr)
B. Special Topics (1-3 cr)
D. Language, Culture, and Education (1-3 cr)
A. Curriculum and Teaching (3 cr)
B. Special Topics (1-3 cr)
D. Language, Culture, and Education (1-3 cr)
TEAC
922
Seminar in the Learning and Teaching of Foreign Languages LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-21 |
| Max credits per degree: | 21 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Undergraduate teaching major in a foreign language and teaching experience in a foreign language
Critical review and evaluation of current literature, research and theory.
A. Reading in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
D. Listening in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Speaking in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Planning in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Technology-Enhanced Language Instruction (1-3 cr, max 3)
A. Reading in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
D. Listening in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Speaking in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Planning in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Technology-Enhanced Language Instruction (1-3 cr, max 3)
TEAC
923
Seminar in the Curriculum and Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Undergraduate teaching major and teaching experience in mathematics
Critical evaluation of current literature, yearbooks, research, and experiments in the curriculum and teaching of mathematics.
TEAC
924
Seminar in the Curriculum and Teaching of Science LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Exploration of current literature, yearbooks, research, and experiments in the curriculum and teaching of science.
A. Elementary
B. Middle School
D. Secondary
E. Inclusive Science Teaching
J. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
A. Elementary
B. Middle School
D. Secondary
E. Inclusive Science Teaching
J. Special Topics (1-6 cr)
TEAC
925
Seminar in the Curriculum and Teaching of Social Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Current research and literature in social sciences education.
A. Elementary (1-3 cr)
B. Middle School (1-3 cr)
D. Secondary (1-3 cr)
E. Great Plains Studies (1-3 cr)
G. Special Topics in Social Sciences (1-3 cr)
A. Elementary (1-3 cr)
B. Middle School (1-3 cr)
D. Secondary (1-3 cr)
E. Great Plains Studies (1-3 cr)
G. Special Topics in Social Sciences (1-3 cr)
TEAC
929
Seminar in Individualized Instruction for Gifted, Talented, and Creative Students LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Nature of curricular and instructional programs and practices for gifted, talented, and creative students in elementary and secondary schools. Range of learner outcomes, identification of instructional principles, personalizing instruction for this group of learners.
TEAC
930
Sociological/Anthropological Research Methods in Education LINKCrosslisted as EDPS 930, CYAF 930, NUTR 930| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 15 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Empirical and theoretical research into the sociocultural problems and the lived experiences of people across educational, family and community settings.
A. Ethnographic Methods (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods (1-3 cr, max 9)
D. Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Hermeneutic Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Quantitative Research Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
A. Ethnographic Methods (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods (1-3 cr, max 9)
D. Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Hermeneutic Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Quantitative Research Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
TEAC
931
Research in the History of Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Historical research methods in education culminating in the research and writing of a historical article as publication report.
TEAC
932
Contract Studies in International Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Student proposed course of studies in international education: may include field experiences, individual/group research, participation in mini-seminars, etc.
TEAC
936
Seminar in College Teaching LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Overview of teaching in post-secondary settings.
TEAC
937
Philosophy of Science and Educational Research LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Major themes in philosophy of science and relates these to conceptions of research on human beings and social institutions, particularly as this is applied to schooling. Students consider such fundamental issues as whether educational research is a science, the form and purpose of educational research, and what research might imply for practice.
TEAC
944
Seminar in Curriculum Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 15 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Critical examination of issues in curriculum development with an analysis of research and literature on the subject.
A. Curriculum as Aesthetic Text (1-3 cr)
B. Special Topics in Curriculum (1-3 cr)
D. Curriculum Evaluation (1-3 cr)
E. Curriculum as Spatial Text (1-3 cr)
A. Curriculum as Aesthetic Text (1-3 cr)
B. Special Topics in Curriculum (1-3 cr)
D. Curriculum Evaluation (1-3 cr)
E. Curriculum as Spatial Text (1-3 cr)
TEAC
946
Instructional Improvement and Decision Making LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Study and application of teaching models and techniques based on research, theory, and exemplary practice.
A. Instructional Assessment
B. Special Topics in Instruction
A. Instructional Assessment
B. Special Topics in Instruction
TEAC
949
Seminar in Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Critical analysis of literature and research on teaching, learning, and schooling.
A. Special Topics in Education (1-3 cr)
A. Special Topics in Education (1-3 cr)
TEAC
950
Contextual Research in English/Language Arts LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Uses of qualitative research in English language arts; interpreting, planning, conducting, and reporting contextual research results.
TEAC
951
Seminar in Reading Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-9 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Scholarship in reading education, including the nature, results and implications of past and present research and non-research and contributions of historically significant scholars in the field of reading.
A. Research in Reading Education (3 cr)
B. Special Topics (1-6 cr, 6 max)
A. Research in Reading Education (3 cr)
B. Special Topics (1-6 cr, 6 max)
TEAC
952
Language and Learning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Role that language plays in empowering and constraining children as they attempt to make sense of their world. Consideration of application of language scholarship for general instruction.
TEAC
953
Seminar on Writing in the Curriculum LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Writing development, writing instruction, and the use of writing in the content areas. Consideration of application of scholarship in writing for general learning and instruction.
TEAC
957B
Nebraska Writing Project LINKCrosslisted as ENGL 957B| Credit Hours: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Summer institute for K-12 and college teachers of writing in all curricular areas, taught on the National Writing Project model.
TEAC
959
Portfolio in Instructional Technology Competencies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
No more than six credits of TEAC 959 may be counted towards a masters degree. Portfolio components represent a significant contribution to the solution of an instructional problem and reflect broadly the major competencies of instructional technology: problem definition, learner analysis, media selection and message design, production, and evaluation.
TEAC
960
Topical Seminar in Instructional Technology LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Critical analysis of research in a delimited problem area within instructional technology (e.g., ITV, CAI, videodisc, simulations, programmed instruction). Empirically testable research questions related to the topic.
TEAC
961
Current Approaches to Elementary Music Education LINKCrosslisted as MUED 961| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Teaching experience
Implementation of current programs, materials, and techniques for the improvement of music instruction in the elementary school.
TEAC
990
Workshop Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-12 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Refer to Workshop Seminars in Education under the “Education” section of this bulletin.
TEAC
993
Workshop Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-12 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Refer to Workshop Seminars in Education under the “Education” section of this bulletin.
TEAC
995
Doctoral Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 18 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Intended primarily for doctoral students, although non-doctoral graduate students may be admitted with special permission of the instructor. Students are immersed in outcome-based scholarly activities with a faculty mentor. Working on either an individualized or small group basis, students develop, execute and report one or more projects addressing the interaction between research and practice.
TEAC
996
Individual Research Projects LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-10 |
| Max credits per degree: | 10 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Individual research under faculty supervision.
TEAC
997
Minor Research LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Individual research on approved topics in Elementary Education.
TEAC
999
Doctoral Dissertation LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-24 |
| Max credits per degree: | 55 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to doctoral degree program and permission of supervisory committee chair