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Course Description: Cultural systems, Academic Disciplines, and School Subjects; what is mathematics and how do we teach it? What is science, natural language, history, literature, art, social studies, health enhancement, technology and how do we teach these? This course will examine a variety of standard educational theory-and-practice paradigms, considering how each configures our understanding and approach to teaching. Questions of curriculum development, instructional practice, and assessment will be examined. The course will also consider how schools can integrate the curriculum for meaning and comprehension. What brain research says about the structure and processes of schooling will also be considered.
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week spending 15 - 18 hours each week, either online or offline, working on course related assignments, to stay current and successfully complete this 3 credit graduate course.
Instructor(s): Ann de Onis, PhD. Montana State University, College of Education Walker Asserson, M.Ed. Walker is a Social Studies teacher at Bozeman High in Montana. Scott Davis. Dr. Davis teaches Technology Education at Montana State University.
Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the Northern Plains Transition to Teaching Program.
Target Audience: Non-degree Teacher Licensure/Certification and Graduate students in the Northern Plains Transition to Teaching Program.
Time Commitment: 15-18 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $900 | | | MSU Fees | $9.45 | | | Total | $909.45 |
This should be paid to Extended University at Montana State University at the time of registration.
Students are on their own to purchase the required text for the course.
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Caine, R., & Caine, G. (1991). Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. ISBN: 0871201798.
Teachers are on their own to purchase the required text before the course begins. Learn more about where to purchase text. If you have questions about the required text contact NPTT nptt@montana.edu.
Purchase the book from the publisher or your favorite bookstore.
Additional required readings for this course are available online in the WebCT course management program, on e-Reserve at the MSU Library, and on a CD-Rom sent to registered students. Additional recommended texts vary by discipline (recommendations available on syllabus).
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact the NPTT Office at
nptt@montana.edu
How to Register: Register Online
Register Online
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