Graduate Courses for Teachers at USM’s
L-A College
December 2003
The following graduate courses for teachers will be offered
in the spring semester at USM's Lewiston-Auburn campus. These
classes, which begin the week of January 19, 2004, are offered
through USM’s College of Education and Human Development.
Registration is open through the first week of classes. For
advising and registration assistance, please call the College
at 753-6500. Complete spring semester course listings are
available on-line at usm.maine.edu/lac.
EDU 561 Aspects of the English Language (Wednesdays, 4-6:30P)
This survey course examines the elements of English and their
relevance in second language acquisition. The course analyzes
the phonetic, morphological, syntactic, and semantic structure
of English; the social aspects such as variation, change,
and register; and the communicative aspects such as pragmatics,
psycholinguistics, and acquisition. Application of these language
aspects will be accomplished through problem solving and discussion
activities integrating the aspects of English within the second
language classroom context. Cr 3
EDU 565 Teaching Reading (Tuesdays, 4-6:30P)
The course is a pre-service introduction to the acquisition
of reading and writing in children, and of the enhancement
of these skills through process-oriented classroom instruction.
Acquiring literacy is a developmental process. The course
provides a framework for research-based instructional practices
on how children learn to read. The stages of reading progress
are examined. Major emphasis is on evolving a balanced approach
to literary instruction, creating communities of learners,
scaffolding reading and writing experiences, designing effective
organization and management formats, and relating literacy
instruction to assessment. A significant portion of the course
is devoted to demonstrating actual classroom reading and writing
experiences via workshops, simulations and modeling instructional
techniques. Cr 3
EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques (via compressed video
- Thursdays, 7-9:45P)
This course studies the concepts, principles, and techniques
of educational research with an emphasis on scientific inquiry
and problem solving, designed for both the producer and consumer
of educational research. Individual research proposals and
reports are completed. Pre-requisite: open to matriculated
students only. Cr 3.
EDU 605 Testing & Assessment (Mondays, 4-6:30P)
This course develops students' knowledge of testing and assessment
and provides opportunities for students to apply that knowledge.
Topics include methods of assessment (standardized tests and
selected response assessments, essays, performance assessment,
and student-teacher communication and attitudes). Students
will 1) increase their understanding of the purposes of testing
and assessment (for example, monitoring student progress,
making instructional decisions, evaluating students' achievement,
and evaluating programs); 2) demonstrate their understanding
of the connections among assessment, curriculum, and teaching
and learning standards; and 3) be able to effectively communicate
their knowledge of testing and assessment to a variety of
audiences. Cr 3
EDU 620 Reading Development and Instruction (Wednesdays,
4-6:30P)
This course traces the development of literacy and examines
conditions which foster its growth. Topics relate to major
stages of literacy development and include: pre-school influences
on literacy, initial reading, the development of fluency,
vocabulary development, comprehension, study skills, and refinement
of reading. Informal diagnostic techniques are demonstrated
and practiced. The invariant nature of literacy acquisition
among students of all ages is stressed. Cr 3.
SED 540 Teaching Exceptional Children in the Classroom (Tuesdays,
7-9:30P)
This course is an introduction to the unique characteristics
and needs of special education students. Topics will include
understanding characteristics of students with disabilities,
implementing instructional strategies, working with parents,
and understanding state and federal laws and policies. Cr
3
SED 611 Nature and Needs of Learners Who Are Exceptional
(via ITV - Saturdays, 11-noon)
This course focuses on the unique characteristics and educational
and social/emotional needs of children and youth who display
a range of learning and behavioral difficulties including
learning disabilities, mild forms of developmental delay,
and mild to moderate forms of behavioral and adjustment problems.
Cr 3.
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