Certification Only-Option Program &
Master of Arts in Teaching With K-8 certification
Course descriptions
ED 605 Education Foundations & 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.
ED 611 Early Literacy (3)
Foundations and development
of reading and writing:
intervention strategies and
methods of instruction
ED 616 Curriculum, Instruction & Evaluation (K-5) (3)
Methods of instruction,
curriculum & evaluation;
content literacy with emphasis
on math, science, social studies
& technology applications;
health, physical education, art
and music education will also
be addressed
ED 617 Curriculum, Instruction & Evaluation (6-8) (3)
Methods of instruction,
curriculum & evaluation;
content literacy with emphasis
on math, science, social studies
& technology applications;
health, physical education, art
and music education will also
be addressed
ED 676 Partnerships & Accountability (3)
ED 676 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 and community needs for
accountability in teaching.
ED 678 Differentiated Instruction, Theory, and Practice (3)
Designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking regular K-8 classroom certification, 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. The course will specifically focus on acquiring and practicing diverse teaching strategies and maximizing learning in inclusive classrooms. Teacher candidates will demonstrate understanding of and skill in addressing individual learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration. Teacher candidates will engage in self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom setting and develop a personal teaching philosophy to reflect this. A 15 hour practicum will allow students to make connections between readings, seminar activities,
and elementary classrooms, thereby deepening understandings. This practicum includes both virtual and actual classroom based experiences.
ED 686 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. A weekly seminar conducted by university faculty addresses meeting the challenges of the teaching profession. Prerequisite: All MAT coursework and approval of the Teacher Education Committee.
