ED 21400 Exploring The Learning Community (2)
Designed to familiarize prospective K-8 teachers, transfer students with prior Education courses, and students from other disciplines with the nature of the teaching profession, including academic and personality competencies for effective teaching and working with elementary-age children. Thirty (30) hours of supervised classroom experiences in K-8 classrooms, and seminar classes on campus are required. Satisfies the university sophomore practicum requirement.

ED 21500 Classroom Leadership and Management (2)
This course provides students interested in education continued development of an education portfolio and the relationship educators have to national and state standards. Effective processes and styles, as well as current best practices, relating to classroom management and the leadership exhibited by successful teachers receive focus. Practicum, including some virtual experiences, and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Prerequisite: Taking or have taken ED 214.

ED 24100 Teaching Methods: Creative Expression (4)
Exploration of the means of stimulating creative expression in an educational setting. Art, music, dance, photography, and video as expressive media are included as appropriate. Includes practicum experience. Prerequisite: Two fine arts courses or permission of instructor.

ED 31400 Differentiated Instruction in the K-8 Classroom 4)
This course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, and teaching practices within the regular classroom setting. Teacher candidates will study learning theory and factors that have the greatest influences on the acquisition, storage, retention, transfer, and retrieval of knowledge, focusing on teaching strategies and learning. Understanding of and dealing with learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration as well as reflection and self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom are stressed. This course includes a practicum. Prerequisite: ED 214 or Permission of Instructor.

ED 32000 Teaching Methods: Literacy And Communication I (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and children's literature in grades K-4. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

ED 321 Teaching Methods: Literacy And Communication II (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and adolescent literature in grades 5-8. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 32000.

ED 330 Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, and Society I (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades K-4. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (ADEED) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

ED 33100 Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, And Society II (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades 5-8. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (ADEED) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 33000.

ED 34400 Teaching Methods: Health And Physical Movement Education (4)
Examination of the knowledge, behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach Physical Movement Education in grades K-8. Emphasis on content areas, teacher roles, methods of instruction, growth and development issues, and the importance of comprehensive school health education. A public school practicum/field placement provides an opportunity to observe and participate in health and physical education/movement. Prerequisite: ED 21400.

ED 34700 Evaluation Of Student Learning (3)
Study of the theory and practice of educational evaluation with an emphasis on knowledge and skills to construct and interpret teacher made and standardized tests. Use of informal techniques to assess the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social growth of students in grades K-8. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program

ED 36300 Computers And Technology For Teachers (4)
Introduction to the use of computers and other technology to enhance teaching and learning. Topics include operating information, current research regarding Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) and applications of technology in a learning community environment. Practical field experiences are required. Prerequisites: GS 100 or demonstrated competency and ED 21400.

ED 45300 Multicultural Education (3)
Examination of the meaning of culture and the influences of culture in education. Specific study of teaching, administration, and effectiveness of schooling as they relate to multicultural student populations. Practical field experiences are required. Prerequisite: ED 21400.

ED 48400 Student Teaching (12)
15-week practicum designed to progress through the full range of teaching responsibilities in a school environment. Daily evaluation by the supervising teacher, and periodic observations by a university supervisor, assess student teaching progress. A weekly seminar conducted by university faculty addresses meeting the challenges of the teaching profession. Meets Senior Project and University Portfolio requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all undergraduate coursework, and approval of the Teacher Education Committee.

ED 60500 Foundations of Education and Classroom Management (3)
An examination of historical philosophical theories and practices in education with a focus on trends and current school policies in Alaska and the nation. Topics and focus include classroom management, philosophies of education, electronic portfolio development. (10 hours practicum, including virtual practicum)

ED 61100 Early Literacy (3)
How children become successful readers and writers including early learning theory and practice, understanding of literacy development, intervention methodologies, children’s literature, and design of the K-3 literacy program. Practicum including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. (30 hours practicum, including virtual practicum)

ED 61600 Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation I: K-5 (3)
The primary focus of this course will be the integration of reading, language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health, physical education, art, and music in both teaching and learning contexts in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. Attention will also be paid to the history and trends that have affected the field of education, criteria for selecting appropriate teaching strategies and resources, and appropriate assessments. Preservice teachers will develop guidelines and assessments for analyzing and evaluating materials, resources and teaching modalities. Practicum, including some virtual experiences and a field placement, will require students to assist and teach lessons. (30 hours practicum, including virtual practicum)

ED 61700 Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation II: 6-8 (3)
The primary focus of this course will be the integration of reading, language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health, physical education, art, and music in both teaching and learning contexts in sixth through eighth grade classrooms. Attention will also be paid to the history and trends that have affected the field of education, criteria for selecting appropriate teaching strategies and resources, and appropriate assessments. Preservice teachers will develop guidelines and assessments for analyzing and evaluating materials, resources and teaching modalities. Practicum, including some virtual experiences and a field placement, will require students to assist and teach lessons. (30 hours practicum, including virtual practicum): 3 credits

ED 67600 Parents, Communities and Societies: Accountability and Partnerships (3)
ED 67600 interconnects the structures, theories, strategies and practices of home, community and society with the educational institution and processes for teaching, learning, evaluation, and accountability. The class explores how to develop effective partnerships among families and communities, examines research, projects and approaches for working with students and their families, develops knowledge of evaluation methodology, and approaches for designing assessments that meet classroom, school, community and state needs for accountability in teaching. (15 hours practicum, including virtual practicum)

ED 67800 Differentiated Instruction, Theory and Practice (3)
This course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, and
teaching practices within the regular classroom setting. Teacher candidates will study learning theory and factors that have the greatest influences on the acquisition, storage, retention, transfer, and retrieval of knowledge, specifically focusing on teaching strategies and learning. Understanding of and dealing with learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration as well as reflection and self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom are stressed. Development of a personal teaching philosophy through class and practicum will allow students to make connections between readings, seminar activities, and elementary classrooms. This practicum includes both virtual and actual classroom based experiences. (20 hours practicum, including virtual practicum)

ED 68600 Internship in Student Teaching (9)
A 15-week practicum designed to progress through the full range of teaching responsibilities in a school environment. Daily evaluation by the supervising teacher and periodic observations by a university supervisor assess student teaching progress. Seminar sessions conducted by university faculty address meeting the challenges of the teaching profession.

ED 67500 Research And Writing (3)
This course will provide a survey of educational research with an emphasis on qualitative methods. Topics include theory, research design, trustworthiness, questioning, qualitative data collection techniques, data analysis, and outcome communications. Writing for publication using the current American Psychological Association (APA) requirements will be introduced and practiced. Students are expected to design an action research study, complete a literature review, field test their data collection techniques, and present a written synopsis of their results in APA format.

ED 68200 Independent Research (3)
MAT candidates will design an action research project to be carried out in a school setting, using the information and skills developed during completion of a pilot project in the research and writing class. A formal research proposal will be presented to the university's Institutional Review Board and the school district where the research will be conducted

ED 69700 Research and Data Analysis (3)
Successful completion and presentation of an action research project is required for graduation from the MAT program. Candidates are expected to design an action research study that focuses on a passionate educational interest. During the research project process, they design, carry out, evaluate and critique their own learning and teaching practices. By practicing action research in a classroom, candidates apply a model of professional development and teacher inquiry they may use to improve their own practices. This research model also provides an opportunity to improve and better understand a particular aspect of practice by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods. Candidates discover that learning from teaching is inherent to the teaching profession.