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SE 090: Practicum Remediation: Grades 9-12
0 cr.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SE 315: Teaching English (9-12)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of American, British, and world literature/global studies in grades 9-12. 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…
SE 316: Teaching Foreign Language (Pre-K-12)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, national and state standards, and related topics in the teaching of a foreign language in the elementary school, middle school and high school. Also includes selection, evaluation, and use of educational software and Internet resources. Students will observe six demonstration classes in a local school. 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…
SE 317: Teaching Social Studies (9-12)
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. Prerequisite: completion of two-thirds of required courses for certification.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 319: Teaching Mathematics (9-12)
3 cr.
Provides the prospective high school mathematics teacher with a broad background in special teaching methods related to mathematics and characteristics of mathematics. 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…
SE 321: Teaching Natural Science (9-12)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures and related topics in the teaching of science in the middle and high school. 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…
SE 331: Practicum: Grades 9-12
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: SE 401.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 342: Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas (9-12)
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 MSE 342.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 350: Classroom Management
2 cr.
Designed to assist middle level and secondary level teacher candidates to develop skills to help them effectively handle student behavior. The ultimate goal is to prepare teachers to be effecive managers of their classrooms so student learning is maximized. NOTE: This course is available only on the block to students who are student teaching.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SE 380: Teaching Writing (9-12)
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of English language arts in grades 9-12. 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 |
SE 401: Teaching Techniques (9-12)
1 cr.
The 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 9-12 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: SE 331.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 499: Clinical Practice (9-12)
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. 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 doclinical practice.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
1  | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |
SE 502: Teaching Adolescent Literature
3 cr.
This course provides an interpretive and critical study of literature for adolescents. It also addresses visual methods and media related to the study and presentation of adolescent literature, including graphic novels, interactive media, and arts integration resources.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 4:00–4:50 | AL210 |
SE 550: Classroom Management
2 cr.
Designed to assist middle level and secondary level teacher candidates to develop skills to help them 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 | TTH | 2:00–3:50 | AL309 |
| 1 | S | 9:00–10:50 | AL309 |
| 1 | S | 9:00–10:50 | AL309 |
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SE 606: Teaching Reading & Writing in the Content Areas
3 cr.
Materials and methods in adolescent reading improvements. Reading in subject areas. Available to Education majors only.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 607: Teaching English: MAT
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of English in the high school. Emphasizes educational planning and the use of various instructional strategies in the teaching of English language arts. Also includes reviews of educational literature, as well as analysis of textbooks, supplemental materials, and educational software and nonprint media. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 609: Teaching Mathematics: MAT
3 cr.
Materials, methods, procedures, and related topics in the teaching of mathematics in the high school. Includes the selection, evaluation, and use of educational software and the knowledge and skills needed for computer- assisted instruction. Also includes the practical application of the instructional use of computers in math subjects. Methods of teaching the students to read the literature in the subject are emphasized. A substantial project will be required. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 610: Technology in Mathematics
3 cr.
This course will examine mathematics instruction through standards-based technology-intensive curricula for middle and secondary level mathematics. Emphasis will be on hands-on experience with graphing calculators, calculator- based laboratories, internet resources, and use of software such as Geometer's Sketchpad. Students will develop and present lessons for a variety of mathematical topics and a variety of grade levels.
This course is not offered this academic year.
SE 633: Internship: MAT- Grades 9-12
1 cr.
The purpose of this course is to provide structured opportunities to work with students of appropriate age for the program of study in which the student is preparing to teach. A minimum of 100 hours of acceptable activities must have been completed before student teaching. Approximately 50 of the 100 hours will occur during this course. Up to 50 additional hours of activities may be in a nonschool setting, but must involve activities with students of appropriate age for the student's area of teaching preparation. 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 encouraged to seek opportunities for volunteer work and school-year and/or summer employment that will provide opportunities to work with school-age children.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy - Passed.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | AL303 |
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–11:40 | AL303 |
SE 641: Teaching Techniques (9-12)
1 cr.
This course will provide an overview of teaching techniques common to teachers of students in grades five through twelve. It will provide general review of the South Carolina ADEPT standards dealing with long range planning, assessment, the use of appropriate instructional strategies, providing content for learners, monitoring and enhancing learning, maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, classroom management, and the fulfillment of professional responsibilities outside the classroom. This class is for students majoring in secondary education and for those students in Pre-K- 12 programs who prefer to work with students in grades 5-12. Candidates are required to create lessons based on the South Carolina Academic Standards.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
SE 680: Teaching Writing
3 cr.
Practical techniques and curriculum philosophy for teaching writing.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL211 |
SE 685: Teaching Internship
3 cr.
Candidates who do not have previous clinical or teaching experience in grades 9-12 will be given structured opportunities to work with the appropriate grade level cooperating teacher in a local Christian school. Candidates will be exposed to a variety of interactions with grades 9-12 students including teaching a series of lessons.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
SE 699: Directed Teaching: MAT
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 teacher's progress throughout the directed teaching assignment. 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 Directed Teaching and be fully admitted to the professional teacher preparation program one academic year prior to the semester they plan to student teach.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAILY | 1:00–1:50 | AL210 |
| 1 | T | 4:35–5:50 | AL210 |
SE 780: Readings in Secondary Education
3 cr.
Independent study through the use of readings on an individual or group basis with special emphasis on selected areas from the field of secondary education.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |