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MSE 090: Practicum Remediation: Grades 5-8
0 cr.
This course is not offered this academic year.
MSE 315: Teaching English (5-8)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of American, British, and world literature/global studies in grades 5-8. Emphasizes the educational aspects of the learner, instructional strategies specific to the teaching of literature in the English class, and assessment. Also includes reviews of educational literature, as well as textbooks, supplemental materials, and software and nonprint media. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards and to research and participate in various teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: Ps 305, SE 380.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 317: Teaching Social Studies (5-8)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures and related topics in the teaching of social studies in the high school. Also includes selection, evaluation and use of educational software. Methods of teaching the students to read the literature in the subject are emphasized. Students will observe six demonstration classes in a local school during the second eight weeks. Students will develop a resource unit. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Prerequisite: completion of two-thirds of required courses for certification. .
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 319: Teaching Mathematics (5-8)
3 cr.
Provides the prospective middle school mathematics teacher with a broad background in special teaching methods related to mathematics and characteristics of mathematics. The course precedes student teaching so some practical teaching experience is provided. This course should prepare the student to make good decisions and balanced judgments about philosophy, textbooks, innovative ideas, curriculum content, teaching methods and strategies. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Prerequisite: completion of two-thirds of required courses for certification.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 321: Teaching Natural Science (5-8)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures and related topics in the teaching of science in the middle school. Emphasis is on the creative and dynamic teaching of science. Students will develop a teaching unit, do demonstrations, and practice the most effective strategies in planning and implementing a science lesson. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Prerequisite: completion of two-thirds of required courses for certification.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 331: Practicum: Grades 5-8
3 cr.
This course will provide structured opportunities to work with students of appropriate age for the program of study in which the student is preparing to teach. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT).
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy - Passed.
Corequisite: MSE 401.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 333: Middle School Curriculum & Organization
3 cr.
This course will provide an overview of the development of the middle school in America and an overview of philosophy, integrated curriculum, advisory, interdisciplinary teams, scheduling, collaboration, classroom management and cooperative learning techniques in the middle school. Guidance in planning appropriate learning experiences for middle school will be provided.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL104 |
MSE 342: Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (5-8)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of English language arts in grades 5-12. The purpose of the course is two-fold: writing - students explore how learners organize, plan, and write for understanding across content areas; reading - students explore the nature and meaning of comprehension and how teachers assist learners in these processes. Current theoretical and foundational considerations will help frame the exploration, modeling, and practice of a range of strategies for instruction. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina and Common Core Academic Standards and to participate in various classroom events. Identical to SE 342.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 380: Teaching Writing (5-8)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of English language arts in grades 5-8. Emphasizes the educational aspects of organization and planning, as well as instructional strategies specific to the teaching of grammar and writing in the English class. Also includes reviews of educational literature, as well as of textbooks, supplemental materials, and educational software and nonprint media. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards and to research and participate in various teaching strategies.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL211 |
MSE 401: Teaching Techniques (5-8)
1 cr.
This course provides an intense study of the South Carolina ADEPT standards. It is designed to prepare the education student for the requirements of clinical practice. The course is for students in 5-8 programs and PreK-12 programs. Candidates will learn the ten ADEPT standards, comprehend their application to teaching, and produce their own application to teaching, along with a five- component long-range plan based on their practicum class of students. They will also learn about many current issues in education.
Corequisite: MSE 331.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
MSE 499: Clinical Practice (5-8)
9 cr.
Observation, participation, conferencing and actual teaching are done for at least 60 full days. Student teachers will be evaluated on their classroom management and their use of current methods of teaching and planning. In addition, students will show ability to use information to develop instruction to meet the needs of individual students. Student teachers will meet in a weekly seminar with university supervisors during the semester they are student teaching. These meetings are designed to monitor and coordinate the student's progress throughout the clinical practice assignment. All middle school candidates will be required to divide their time between their academic content areas for all field experiences. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards. Candidate's teaching will be evaluated using the South Carolina Standards for Assisting, Developing and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT). Students are required to apply for Clinical Practice and be fully admitted to the professional teacher preparation program one academic year prior to the semester they plan to do clinical practice.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
MSE 502: Teaching Adolescent Literature
3 cr.
Interpretative and critical study of literature especially suitable for adolescents.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 4:00–4:50 | AL210 |
MSE 550: Classroom Management
2 cr.
Designed to assist middle-level and secondary-level teacher candidates to develop skills to effectively handle student behavior. The ultimate goal is to prepare teachers to be effective managers of their classrooms so student learning is maximized. NOTE: This course is available only on the block to students who are in clinical practice.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | 9:00–10:50 | AL309 |
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–3:50 | AL309 |
| 1 | TTH | 2:00–3:50 | AL309 |
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