TCH-ED 5312 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Teaching Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to landmark court cases, federal and state laws, and regulations that frame students’ and teachers’ rights and responsibilities and that provide guidance for ethical professional practices.

TCH-ED 5314 Cultural Diversity and Teaching English Language Learners Credits: 3

Foundational knowledge on teaching diverse populations and practical instructional approaches for meeting the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Emphasis on studying and applying instructional strategies that are appropriate for addressing the unique needs of children whose primary language may not be English.

TCH-ED 5315 Assessment and Data Literacy Credits: 3

Data collection and assessment strategies—including formative, summative, formal, and informal—to be used in developing student learning profiles, planning learning experiences, and monitoring student progress toward academic goals. Topics include the impact of assessment on equitable education for diverse learners, critical observation and questioning, basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis, working with data teams, collaboration/communication with families and other educational stakeholders, setting and monitoring learning goals, and the ethics of data collection and sharing.

TCH-ED 5385 Teaching and Learning with Technology Credits: 3

This course addresses the fundamentals of using technology in education and planning instruction to engage PK-12 students in technology-based problem solving and critical thinking. Topics within the course are informed by International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE), InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for Teachers 1.0, Missouri Teacher Standards and Quality Indicators, and Missouri Learning Standards.

TCH-ED 5404 Education of the Exceptional Child and Youth Credits: 3

Students will be introduced to identification and educational intervention strategies for educating exceptional children and adolescents in inclusive classroom situations. This course requires a 10-hour field experience.

TCH-ED 5405 Special Methods for Teaching Art Credits: 3

Students preparing to teach K12 Art read, reflect on, and practice the application of current research and instructional practice in art education for the K12 learner.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program

TCH-ED 5413 Mathematics in the Elementary School I Credits: 3

Mathematics-specific pedagogy. Methods, techniques, tools and materials for the effective teaching of mathematics. Focus on the principles, methods, and materials of elementary school mathematics instruction and state curriculum in the context of diverse student backgrounds.

TCH-ED 5419 Student Teaching in Elementary School Credits: 3-12

Culminating experience in an elementary school (grades 1-6). Elementary majors must enroll in 9 credit hours and engage in an all-day, full semester placement in an elementary classroom. Hours for other programs using this field experience vary. Teacher candidates should seek advisor approval.

Prerequisites: Department consent.

TCH-ED 5422 Practicum I - Middle and High School Credit: 1

The purpose of this field experience is to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in concurrent courses.

TCH-ED 5423 Practicum II - Middle and High School Credit: 1

The purpose of this field experience is to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in concurrent courses.

Prerequisites: TCH-ED 422 or TCH-ED 5422.

TCH-ED 5424 Practicum III - Middle and High School Credit: 1

The purpose of this field experience is to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained in concurrent courses.

Co-requisites: TCH-ED 315, TCH-ED 463, TCH-ED 438, Content specific methods courses.

TCH-ED 5430 Analyzing Learning Environments in Urban Contexts Credits: 3

This course serves as the major vehicle for articulating a programmatic construction of classroom management as establishing productive learning environments, facilitating social interaction, and planning relevant and engaging learning experiences based upon deep knowledge of individual students’ contexts and cultures.

TCH-ED 5432 Special Methods of Teaching English in Middle and High Schools Credits: 3

This course stresses the skills, knowledge, and dispositions pertinent to teaching English Language Arts in middle schools and high schools.

TCH-ED 5433 Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Middle and High Schools Credits: 3

This course stresses the skills, knowledge, and dispositions pertinent to teaching mathematics in middle schools and high schools.

Co-requisites: TCH-ED 315, TCH-ED 463, TCH-ED 438.

TCH-ED 5435 Special Methods of Teaching Science in Middle and High Schools Credits: 3

Provides an opportunity for future science teachers to refine their skills as science educators and at the same time to reflect upon the ways and whys of teaching science.

TCH-ED 5436 Special Methods of Teaching Social Science in Middle and High Schools Credits: 3

This course will assist teacher candidates in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to design and enact powerful transformative social studies curricular experiences, to foster middle and secondary school students’ abilities to make informed, reasoned decisions and actions for the public good. Students will be introduced to powerful teaching practices, issues, and resources in secondary school social science.

TCH-ED 5437 Student Teaching in High School Credits: 3-9

Culminating experience in a high school (grades 9-12). Enrollment hours vary for teacher candidates in Music, Art, and Foreign Languages. Secondary majors in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science enroll for 9 semester credit hours.

Prerequisites: Department consent.

TCH-ED 5438 Culturally Responsive Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners Credits: 3

This course is designed to move students from cultural awareness to the application of culturally responsive practice. Specifically, this course will heighten students' understanding of cultural characteristics and their relationships to teaching and learning. Students will learn culturally responsive strategies and their enactment in instruction for diverse learners.

TCH-ED 5442 Observation, Assessment & Screening in Early Childhood Classrooms Credits: 3

This course is designed to identify developmentally appropriate ways to measure and evaluate child growth and development.

TCH-ED 5461 Student Teaching In Middle School Credits: 3-9

Culminating field experience in a middle school setting. Student teachers engage in an all-day, full semester placement in a middle school classroom. Middle School Education (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) majors must enroll in 9 credit hours. Hours for other programs using this field experience vary. Teacher candidates should seek advisor approval.

Prerequisites: Department consent.

TCH-ED 5462 Middle School Philosophy and Organization Credits: 3

This course offers teacher candidates an overview of middle school goals, basic principles, and organizations. Topics include interdisciplinary teaming, flexible scheduling, exploratory and advisory programs, and other aspects of the organization within the context of middle school goals and practices.

TCH-ED 5463 Literacy Intervention across the Disciplines Credits: 3

Examination of research, policy, and effective practice of literacy intervention in middle and secondary disciplinary classrooms (i.e. English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies). Topics will include recognition of reading and writing difficulties, response-to-intervention (RTI), scaffolding instruction for grade level reading comprehension, metacognition, and culturally responsive literacy instruction.

TCH-ED 5465 Urban Education VI: Teaching Diverse Students Credit: 1

This interactive course will investigate and examine the principles of teaching diverse students and factors influencing effectiveness of instruction, including empowering African American males, teaching students from diverse populations and working with students with special needs. Some of the class sessions will be taught electronically and work will be submitted electronically.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Institute of Urban Education.

TCH-ED 5497 Teaching Internship Credits: 3-8

Teacher candidates will work 3 to 5 days at the school site in which the candidate will complete the year-long teaching internship.

Prerequisites: TCH-ED 398.

TCH-ED 5498 Urban Education Seminar VII Credit: 1

This seminar meets weekly for 2 hours and is led by a clinical professor who serves as a mentor for the students throughout their program. Students will work closely with mentor teachers in the application and integration of social justice and the elementary school curriculum. A critical analysis of current practices, teaching methods, materials and how social justice manifests in curriculum and instruction. Emphasis is on understanding cultural diversity and cultural influences on learning. Concepts of a classroom community, parental relations and democratic classroom processes will be addressed. Students will have opportunities to apply their learning to urban classrooms.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Institute for Urban Education.

TCH-ED 5499 Capstone Credits: 2

This seminar is designed to complement the student teaching experience through the discussion and analysis of school-based issues. It is intended to help further develop a reflective, critical and analytical approach to pedagogical decision making through supportive collaboration.