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MGED 3111 
Students will analyze and examine the nature of student and teacher roles in the Middle Grades classroom and the relationships which undergird teaching and learning. MGED
3112
This course will emphasize how the conceptual themes and modes of inquiry represented in the content standards, and the learning standards identified in the national social studies standards are to be applied when formulating instruction and assessment activities that are appropriate to middle grades students. MGED 4110
MGED 4111
This course will examine the structure of the social science disciplines
and the methods of inquiry embedded within the social science disciplines
and those which transcend subject area boundaries.
This course will examine and evaluate seven basic technology strands as they relate to the instructional process. These include (1) curriculum integration, (2) productivity, (3) operating systems and networking, (4) telecommunications and on-line services, (5) distance learning-exploration,(6) multimedia/presentations, and (7) desktop publishing. This course focuses on technology resources and integration strategies
for several different content areas with special emphasis on incorporating
the current trends toward thematic, interdisciplinary instruction.
Students will dive deeply into the internet as a tool for inquiry and develop
web based activity units that provide children with opportunities for seeking
the information needed for authentic problem-solving projects.
This course will examine three models of inquiry centered social studies: historical investigations, simulation problem solving with decision tree strategies, and hypothesis testing. This course focuses on teaching approaches that make use of natural curiosity and desire to make sense of the world. Approaches include problem based learning, discovery learning, inquiry, concept development, and synectics. Emphasis is placed on development of curriculum and authentic assessment practices, and the development of pertinent skills related to using integrated approaches. An examination, creative use and assessment of various computer platforms, specialty hardware, integrated software, presentation software, communication hardware and software and information systems which are directly related to effective teaching. Back to top
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