Course Descriptions
ED 220. INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING 2 HRS.
(Prerequisite, sophomore standing.) A survey of education from
colonial times to the present including the history and philosophy
of education. This course includes an analysis of the role of
the local, state, and federal government in educational policy;
an examination of the social forces that influence schools; ethical
and legal issues involving the educational process; and multicultural/diversity
issues in American education. There is a required field experience
in the public or private schools.
ED 333. PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 4HRS.
(Prerequisites, admission to teacher education and enrollment
concurrently with ED 334and PY 334 in a single time block. No
cross enrollments permitted.) This course is a part of the first
phase of professional education and is designed to teach the historical
and contemporary status of secondary education and the purposes
of education in a pluralistic society. Methods of instruction,
planning and organization will be primary points of focus. Students
will complete this course as part of the block in either semester
of their junior year and prior to enrollment in their content
specialty methods course. This professional education course integrates
with the other courses in Phase I to provide a theoretical and
practical base for observation and microlab teaching activities.
ED 334. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 3HRS.
The course is designed to develop the following skills:
organizing the
secondary classroom; conducting lessons geared toward students
of
differing backgrounds and abilities; conducting lessons involving
problem solving, group work, active engagement and self motivation;
developing a climate which fosters creative inquiry; developing
skills
for keeping students on task; and developing classroom management
and discipline strategies.
ED 335. OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION (SECONDARY) 1HR.
(Prerequisites, admission to teacher education and enrollment
concurrently with ED 333 and PY334 in a single time block. No
cross enrollments permitted.) The course is designed to develop
the following skills: organizing the secondary classroom; conducting
lessons geared toward students of differing backgrounds and abilities;
conducting lessons involving problem solving, group work, active
engagement and self-motivation; developing a climate which fosters
creative inquiry; developing skills for keeping students on task;
and developing classroom management and discipline strategies.
ED 343. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) This course offers an indepth
study in specific dimensions of teaching or to offer new knowledge
and content emerging in the field of study. Topics will vary as
needed. 2 27 343 2 1303—01
ED 347. VOLUNTEER TUTORING PROGRAM 1 HR.
Provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised experience
in the schools tutoring children in a variety of subjects, an
assigned by classroom teachers. Students will work one-on-one
with children, in small groups, or on various projects with the
teachers. Placements are available for all levels of public school.
This is a commitment for the entire semester and at least 50 hours
of volunteer time is expected. The recommended amount of time
is 2-24 hours per week. This can count toward the 100 hours contact
time required to enter Phase I education classes. 2 27 347 2 1312--99
ED
431. PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS OF TEACHERS 2 HRS.
(Prerequisite, secondary education majors.) This course is designed
around a competency guidebook which the student in the professional
secondary education block completes during the student teaching
semester. Seminars to reinforce selected topics are also part
of this course. Emphasized is an appreciation of both the current
and potential status of public school teaching as a career. Professionalism,
teacher certification, ethics and autonomy and accreditation.
Position availability, employment procedures, types of contracts,
salary practices, work load, leaves, and benefits. School district
organization finance and law, the professional stance of teacher
association, negotiations, unions, sanctions, and strikes. The
professional approach in teacher relations with the school board,
administration, students, parents, and community. 2 27 431 0 1312—99
ED 451. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of the chair of the department.) Students
will carry out individual projects under the guidance of selected
staff members. 2 27 451 3 1399—99
ED 535. CULTURAL AWARENESS FOR EDUCATORS 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, junior standing.) This course is designed to prepare
students to effectively educate culturally, ethnically, racially
different and differently abled students. Major components are:
to explore personal biases and methods of overcoming them; explore
the basic principles underlying multicultural education and to
develop appropriate teaching strategies, activities and materials;
to adapt an evaluate curricula for use in culturally diverse,
as well as homogenous, classrooms. 2 27 535 0 1302--01
ED 711. INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN EDUCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS 1 HR.
An orientation to Education at Emporia State University and in
the United States. Opportunity to discuss graduate procedures
and requirements, comparative organization and practices of education
in other nations and the United States, recent developments in
some aspect of a student’s field. Each student observes
concurrently, makes a report to the class, and discusses experience
gained in public school settings. 2 27 711 0 1312—99
ED 725. TEACHING READING TO DIVERSE LEARNERS 1 HR.
This course is designed to help elementary, middle, or secondary
school teachers critically explore diversity issues to better
prepare them to address the literacy needs of all learners. This
course is also designed to help promote equality, equity, and
excellence among all learners. The overall goal is helping elementary,
middle, and secondary school teachers develop a deeper understanding
of and respect for the multiple literacies that affect teaching
and learning of the different homogenous or heterogenous students
inside classrooms in the Midwest and across America. 2 27 725
0 1313--15
ED 730. COMPARATIVE EDUCATION SEMINAR 3-6 HRS.
Historical foundations, rise and development of national educational
systems of western European nations and their impact upon developing
and emerging nations. Comparison and contrast of philosophic and
educational components used in individual and group activities.
2 27 730 0 1307—01
ED 731. HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 3 HRS.
The historical and philosophical foundations of western education
emphasizing those aspects of education that have been influential
in the development of education in America. Includes the critical
investigation of the contributors to educational thought such
as Plato, Aristotle, Quintilian, Augustine, Comenius, Rousseau,
Herbart, Froebel, Pestalozzi, Locke, Spencer, Mann and Dewey.
2 27 731 0 1309—01
ED 743. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) To provide in-depth studies
in specific dimensions of teaching, such as techniques of questioning,
evaluation of instruction, evaluation of curriculum. Topics will
vary from semester to semester. 2 27 743 2 1303—01
ED 744. SPECIAL WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION 1-2 HRS.
To provide in depth studies in specific dimensions of teaching,
such as techniques of questioning, evaluation of instruction,
evaluation of curriculum. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
This course is offered only by pass/no credit. 2 27 744 0 1303--01
ED 750. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, STUDENT MOTIVATION AND
DISCIPLINE 2 HRS.
This course is designed for both the practicing and pre-service
teacher. It studies the problems related to classroom management,
student motivation and discipline. Procedures and practices for
managing school classrooms are reviewed with attention given to
appropriate classroom teaching methodology and needs of the student.
Some individualization of instruction will be offered to the students
as they establish their personal plan for classroom and student
management. 2 27 750 0 1303—01
ED 805. RESTRUCTURING CLASSROOMS WITH TECHNOLOGY 2-3
HRS.
(Prerequisite, IT 725, or permission of the IT 725 instructor.)
This course is designed to prepare teachers to integrate diverse
educational technologies in K-12 classrooms in ways that reflect
a theoretical, research based, and practical understanding of
curriculum development and the effective uses of technology. Course
content will explore the role of educators as agents of reform
and progress regarding technology. The course emphasizes practical
ways to integrate technology into everyday instruction including
content-area knowledge acquisition, inquiry, communication, critical
thinking, and problem solving. 2 27 805 0 1305--01
ED 806. ADVANCED STUDIES IN CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP 3 HRS.
Students successfully completing this course will have conducted
research or evaluative activities on some aspect of a field-based
project associated with curriculum, instruction, or the assessment
of student learning--or--will have created a field-based developmental
program associated with the improvement of curriculum, instruction,
or the assessment of student learning. Students will prepare a
full report of findings (research/evaluation) or actions (developmental
program), using accepted report formats (research) or a format
agreed upon with the instructor (development) at the beginning
of the course. Students may be required to share findings or actions
with other graduate students in order to fulfill course requirements.
2 27 806 0 1303--01
ED
820. CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP: MODELS AND STRATEGIES 3 HRS.
Students completing this course will, as current or future educational
leaders (teachers and administrators), explain and work effectively
with the design and management of academic programs, grades K-12.
They will interpret past, current, and emerging reform initiatives,
and describe their intended impact on school curricula, teachers,
and students. Students will also explain and demonstrate in simulated
settings processes for creating, implementing, and managing local
academic programs in the context of those reform initiatives.
2 27 820 0 1303–01
ED 833. BELIEFS, VALUES AND ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
3 HRS.
In this course students discover why American education is what
it is today. Examined are beliefs that people hold and have held
about teaching, the focus of curriculum, the purposes of schools,
and the roles of teachers. Differing values and issues in education
are addressed, as are the philosophical, historical, and social
forces that create the issues. Students will be challenged to
investigate the historical and cultural antecedents of modern
education, and to examine their own belief systems with regard
to the institution of education and to the role and function of
the teacher. 2 27 833 0 1309--01
ED 836. TOPICS AND ISSUES IN EDUCATION 1-3 HRS.
The study of contemporary topics and issues of relevance to today’s
educators. The instructor, guest presenters, and students will
address and investigate current best practice, examine issues,
and review recommendations for the improvement of education. 2
27 836 0 1309--01
ED 837. BRAIN-BASED LEARNING FOR EDUCATORS 2-3 HRS.
Brain-compatible classrooms are brain-friendly places. They are
classrooms in which the teaching/learning process is dictated
by how the brain functions and how the mind learns. In brain-compatible
classrooms or brain-based classrooms, the distinguishing feature
is that these classrooms link learning to what is known about
the human brain. These classrooms are set up with safe, stimuli-rich
environments, and a balance between direct instruction for skill
development and authentic learning that immerses the learners
in challenging experiences. The brain-compatible classroom is
specifically designed to teach for, of, with, and about thinking
based on the emergent findings about how the brain works and how
the mind remembers and learns. 2 27 837 0 1301-- 01
ED 842. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
3 HRS.
This course is designed to provide teachers with the basic requirements
for portfolio development as designed by the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Students will have an
opportunity to review and study the current portfolio manuals
and standards document in their respective disciplines/developmental
levels, and examine other relevant publications from the NBPTS.
Students will also receive guidance and consultation that will
be helpful in gathering and organizing the supportive professional
documentation required for the NBPTS assessment procedures. 2
27 842 0 1399--99
ED 843. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION SCHOOL BASED PROJECT
6 HRS.
(Prerequisite, ED/EL 842.) This course is for teachers who are
candidates for advanced certification as designed by the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Provides professional
support and guidance for teachers during the academic year they
are completing the two components of the NBPTS assessment process--the
school-site portfolio, and the written assessment center exercises.
2 27 843 0 1399--99
ED
845. MEETING DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS 2 HRS.
This course is designed to help teachers better respond to the
increasingly diverse needs of all learners to achieve maximum
success in the mixed-ability classroom. This course will help
teachers address students’ individual needs in standards-based
instruction. 2 27 845 0 1312--99
ED 853. RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION 1-5 HRS.
(Prerequisite, permission to enroll must be approved by the chair
of the department.) Under individual direction, the student will
select and pursue the investigation of special problems. 2 27
853 4 1306—01
ED 855. THESIS, M.S. 1-6 HRS.
(Prerequisite, permission to enroll must be approved by the chair
of the department.) The thesis is designed for graduate students
working toward the degree, Master of Science, and specializing
in professional education. 2 27 855 4 1399—99
ED 862. ADVANCED OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION (SECONDARY)
2-4 HRS.
(Prerequisite, permission to enroll must be approved by the chair
of the department.) Graduate students, under individual arrangements,
will observe, teach, and do research work in a laboratory ituation.
2 27 862 2 1312—05
ED 865. ADVANCED THEORY AND PRACTICE IN TEACHING 3 HRS.
A course uniting the research on instruction with practical applications
by students. It is designed to provide educational leaders with
data, information on trends, innovations, and solid teaching practices
while focusing on the learner and the learning process. 2 27 865
0 1304—04
ED 866. SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHING 1-3 HRS.
For cooperating teachers in public schools who supervise student
teachers. Methods used in orientation, supervision and evaluation
of student teachers at secondary school levels. 2 27 866 0 1304—99
ED 872. HIGHER COGNITIVE QUESTIONING 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
improve the quality of student responses to questions on analysis,
synthesis and evaluation taxonomical levels. Specific questioning
strategies are also presented. 2 27 872 2 1303—01
ED 874. ROLE PLAYING IN THE CLASSROOM 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
acquire the skill of facilitating role playing as a teaching strategy
in the classroom. 2 27 874 2 1303—01
ED 875. DISCUSSING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
develop moderator skills and techniques for improving student
participant skills in discussing controversial issues. Secondary.
2 27 875 2 1303—01
ED 876. ORGANIZING INDEPENDENT LEARNING: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
develop skills necessary to help a student learn independently.
Focus is upon the learning contract. 2 27 876 2 1312—99
ED 877. CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF STUDENT TEACHERS 1 HR.
Clinical supervision is a methodology which improves the skills
and attitudes of preservice and inservice teachers. This course
will apply the principles of clinical supervision to the supervision
of student teachers. 2 27 877 3 1312—99.
ED
878. DIVERGENT THINKING 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
develop skills for facilitation of problem-solving through divergentconvergent
techniques. Brainstorming, categorizing, setting of criteria and
evaluation are covered. 2 27 878 2 1303—01
ED 879. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT THROUGH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help teachers
develop skills required to use positive reinforcement in the learning
environment. 2 27 879 2 1308—01
ED 881. STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3
HRS.
The organization, administration, growth and development of interschool
activities in the secondary school. An overview of athletic, music,
speech, and debate programs. The philosophy and purpose of the
activities program and its governing standards. The role of sponsors,
coaches, directors, and administrators working with student activities.
2 27 881 0 1312—05
ED 884. DETERMINING EDUCATIONAL GOALS 3 HRS. This course is a mastery learning course designed to develop competencies in the process of deriving curriculum and instructional objectives from an educational philosophy. 2 27 884 2 1303—01
ED 885. COOPERATING TEACHER ACADEMY 2 HRS.
This is an elective course designed to prepare cooperating teachers
to work effectively with student teachers. The course will improve
teacher skills in assessing good teaching, recording data, conferencing
with appropriate strategies, and remediation. After completing
the course, cooperating teachers will be better prepared to supervise
student teachers. 2 27 885 0 1312—99
ED 886. DESIGNING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS 3 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to develop competencies
in materials construction that facilitates individualized, criterion
referenced instruction. 2 27 886 2 1303—01
ED 887. DEVELOPING AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS 2 HRS.
This course focuses on authentic assessment as a means of equitable
student evaluation. Students will differentiate assessment, evaluation,
grading, and reporting. Approaches to assessment products, performances,
processes, tests, and student self-reflection and self-evaluation
are explored in this course. Through triangulation students will
create a balanced assessment plan for one course they teach. Participants
will create rubrics for one summative assessment and observation
instruments for use in evaluating processes. Students may choose
to create instructions for portfolio assessment. 2 27 887 0 1306--04
ED 889. SELF AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS 2 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to aid teachers
in developing knowledge and skills for communications. Behaviors
such as face-to-face communications, style of communication and
group factors which effect communication are covered. 2 27 889
2 1303—01
ED 891. SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION 3 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to help educators
improve the process of supervision. Competencies are developed
using clinical supervision models. 2 27 891 2 1304—04
ED 892. TEACHING/LEARNING MODELS 3 HRS.
This course is a mastery learning course designed to examine the
classroom application of modern learning and teaching models.
Primarily cognitive learning theories (i.e., information processing,
social, etc.) and teaching models that utilize cognitive theories
(i.e., Hunter, Gagne, etc.) will be examined. 2 27 892 2 1308—01
ED 895. PRACTICUM IN CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP 1-3 HRS.
(Prerequisites, any student who has completed all of the core
courses and a total of at least 27 hours of program course work
my enroll in practicum.) The purpose of this course is to provide
the opportunity to the candidate to develop and demonstrate his/her
abilities as a teacher-leader in one or more areas to be selected
in collaboration with the university advisor and the practicum
field supervisor from among the following topics: leadership in
curriculum development and assessment or QPA development, leadership
in faculty development, site-based council management, leadership
on school building leadership teams, etc. 2 27 895 2 1303--01
EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
EA 743. SPECIAL STUDIES IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1-3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, course scheduled by arrangement and intended for
use in advanced stages of a program. Consent of instructor required.)
Course permits individualized approach to study of current educational
administrative problems of local concern. Process includes written
identification of problem, approach and findings of the study
concluded by final oral examination. 2 32 743 4 1304—01
EA 750. TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
1 HR.
This course will focus on use and applications of technology in
school leadership. Included in this course are several topics
such as knowledge of computers and how they function, knowledge
of software packages as a tool for data storage and analysis,
knowledge of software packages as tools for management and organizational
improvement, use of technology for time and use of technology
inresource management. 2 32 750 0 1304--99
EA 773. ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
AND ADMINISTRATORS 3 HRS.
An advanced course in educational psychology focusing upon those
issues of particular importance to school administrators and teachers.
Topics to be covered include human development, cognitive and
personality development, learning theory, cognitivism, intelligence
and creativity, diversity, teaching models and motivation. 2 32
773 0 1308-02
EA 811. SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION 3 HRS.
Supervision and Evaluation is a required graduate level course
focusing on criteria for effective instruction, techniques for
effective supervision which promotes teacher professional growth,
and eacher evaluation. 2 32 811 0 1304—04
EA 830. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THEORY 3 HRS.
This course contains an overview of the research, theory and practice
that relate to a school leader’s responsibility to develop
and maintain healthy organizations and to create an organizational
culture that promotes creativity and performance. Topics include
major contemporary theorists, leadership and empowerment, leadership
and diversity issues, leadership for change, schools as unique
social systems and complex organizations, and issues related to
the changing values and attitudes of professionals and the community
about schools. 2 32 830 0 1304--99
EA 849. EDUCATIONAL LAW AND REGULATIONS 3 HRS.
A detailed study of Kansas school law and regulations will be
made as they apply to education. onsideration is given to statutes,
court decisions, and case law that effect changing administrative
procedures and patterns. 2 32 849 0 1304--01
EA 853. RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
1-6 HRS.
(Prerequisite, course scheduled by arrangement and intended for
use in advanced stages of program. Approval of project and consent
of advisor/committee is required.) With individual direction student
selects and pursues the investigation of special problems in educational
administration not ordinarily studied in regular courses. 2 32
853 4 1304--99
EA
885. HUMAN RELATIONS AND GROUP PROCESSES IN EDUCATION 2 HRS.
This course is designed to provide educators with essential interpersonal
skills for success in relating to others, encouraging productive
participation in decision making, and managing conflict effectively.
2 32 885 0 1304--01
EA 888. SCHOOL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3 HRS.
This course will focus on methods and areas on managing today’s
schools. Particular attention will be given to each distinct subsystem
within the school and district organization. Managerial skills
that are inherent in day-to-day practices will also be studied.
2 32 888 0 1304--99
EA 896. PRACTICUM I IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: BUILDING
LEVEL--FALL 1-4 HRS.
(Prerequisite, Consent of chair.) Enrollment in this course is
concurrent with specified core courses in the educational administration
program. Students will be engaged in major field projects and
experiences associated with the primary areas of content under
the supervision of a mentor administrator and a university supervisor.
An integral part of the field experiences will place emphasis
on application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluative levels of
learning through simulated activities. 2 32 896 0 1304--01
EA 897. PRACTICUM II IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: BUILDING
LEVEL--SPRING 4 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of chair.) The primary areas of content
will focus on communication, planning, organizing and facilitating,
problem solving, decision making and conflict management. Secondary
emphasis will be placed on content covered in leadership courses
leading to the practicum experience. Students will engage in major
field projects and experiences associated with the primary and
secondary areas supervisor. Seminars are an integral part of the
field experiences and will place emphasis on application, analysis,
synthesis, and evaluative levels of learning. 2 32 897 2 1304--01
EA
941. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 3 HRS.
This course is concerned with basic principles accepted in the
fiscal and business management of all aspects of the administration
of education. Consideration is given to sources of fiscal support,
methods of management, program accounting and cost accounting.
2 32 941 0 1304--99
EA 984. EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of chair is required. Course required for
students in district administrator preparation program.) A study
of the basic principles of educational facility planning. Particular
emphasis is given to the relationship between the educational
facilities and the educational programs they must accommodate.
An examination is made of the broad steps necessary to logically
plan, construct, and occupy new educational facilities. Field
trips are incorporated as an integral part of course. 2 32 984
0 1304—99
EA 986. DISTRICT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 3 HRS.
Course designed for aspiring chief school administrators. Includes
theory and practice of district-level administrative leadership,
school board-administrator relationships and advanced planning
and fiscal accounting. 2 32 986 0 1304--04
EA 997. PRACTICUM I IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: DISTRICT
LEVEL--FALL 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of chair.) The primary areas of content
will focus on communication, planning, organizing and facilitating,
problem solving, decision making and conflict management. Secondary
emphasis will be placed on content covered in leadership courses
leading to the practicum experience. Students will engage in major
field projects and experiences associated with the primary and
secondary areas of content under the supervision of a mentor administrator
and a university supervisor. Seminars are an integral part of
the field experiences and will place emphasis on application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluative levels of learning. 2 32 997
2 1304- -01
EA 998. PRACTICUM II IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION: DISTRICT
LEVEL--SPRING 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, consent of chair.) The primary areas of content
will focus on communication, planning, organizing and facilitating,
problem solving, decision making and conflict management. Secondary
emphasis will be placed on content covered in leadership courses
leading to the practicum experience. Students will engage in major
field projects and experiences associated with the primary and
secondary areas of content under the supervision of a mentor administrator
and a university supervisor. Seminars are an integral part of
the field experiences and will place emphasis on application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluative levels of learning. 2 32 998
2 1304- -01
EDUCATIONAL
RESEARCH
ER 752. ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH 3 HRS.
An introductory graduate level course in research methodology
designed to allow the student to function as a knowledgeable consumer
of research in his/her field of endeavor. The content of the course
should prepare the student to evaluate informal descriptive studies
in their field. 2 38 752 0 1306--01
ER 851. RESEARCH DESIGN AND WRITING 3 HRS.
Develop competencies in designing research proposals and writing
of research work. Introduction to theoretical concepts and research.
Investigate, evaluate and discuss various types of research studies
and designs. A study of variables related to research problems
and hypotheses. Development of first three chapters of thesis
or research problem. 2 38 851 0 1306—01
ER 857. STATISTICS METHODS FOR EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY,
II 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, an introductory course in applied statistics.)
An intermediate level course in applied statistics. The major
statistical methods studied are Chi square, analysis of variance
(ANOVA), and the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), as well as introduction
to formal research design. 2 38 857 0 1306—03
DRIVER EDUCATION
DE 703. GENERAL SAFETY EDUCATION 3 HRS.
A study of the fundamentals of safe living including the philosophy
of safe human behavior, accident revention, fire prevention and
protection with special emphasis for home and family, public safety,
traffic safety and school safety. 2 34 703 0 1313—04
DE 713. DRIVER EDUCATION I 3 HRS.
(Prerequisite, valid driver’s license.) A basic course for
the preparation of teachers of driver training for the public
schools. A study of course content, material, special projects,
teaching methods, psycho-physical traits, traffic rules, and principles
of road testing. Selected films on driving practices and automobile
construction shown at appropriate intervals. 2 34 713 1 1313—04
DE 723. DRIVER EDUCATION II 3 HRS.
(Prerequisites, DE 713 or equivalent and valid driver’s
license.) Practice of classroom instruction, simulator instruction,
behindthe- wheel training, and road skill testing with beginning
drivers. Problems f organization and administration of driver
education on the secondary level; emphasis on scheduling, public
relations, and techniques for development of the skills, understanding
and attitudes required for safe driving. 2 34 723 1 1313—04
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