Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Education (EDUC)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some EDUC courses.
EDUC 301 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Analysis of events and ideas that have shaped the philosophy and practice of
American schools today. Requires at least 15 hours of observation in secondary
schools. Required for students earning teacher certification, but also
appropriate for all students interested in the influences and stresses that
have created a unique educational system in our culturally diverse country.
Required in junior or senior year for certification.
001 HB 21 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Coppola, Eileen Enr: 11 Max: NA
EDUC 305 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Formerly EDUC 312. The goal of this course is to
introduce students to a psychological understanding of teaching and learning
through an overview of principles, issues, and related research in educational
psychology. The course will examine theories of learning, complex cognitive
processes, cognitive and emotional development, motivation, and the application
of these constructs of effective instruction, the design of optimum learning
environments, assessment of students learning, & teaching in diverse
classrooms. It is a general overview of the field & requires no prior
preparation.
001 SH 352A - MW 01:00PM - 02:15PM Ziemer, Heidi Enr: 18 Max: NA
Ziemer, Heidi
EDUC 340 COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Formerly EDUC 367. Technology is and will continue to be deeply involved in the
education process. In this course, students will investigate and use computer
applications to enhance classroom teaching and facilitate administrative tasks.
Additionally, the Internet will be utilized as a teacher and student resource.
Required for certification.
001 TBA - TH 01:00PM - 04:00PM White, Carolynne Enr: 6 Max: NA
EDUC 420 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Formerly EDUC 410. Integration of theory with practice as students observe a
master teacher, identify issues of developing and implementing curriculum with
a diverse student body, and create curriculum for the Summer School for Middle
and High School Students. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation
Program and committed to student teaching in Summer School. Required for
certification
001 TBA - T 01:00PM - 04:00PM Heckelman, Lissa Enr: 10 Max: NA
EDUC 501 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 301.
001 HB 21 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Coppola, Eileen Enr: 1 Max: NA
EDUC 505 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Also PSYC 305. Formerly EDUC 512.
001 TBA - TBA Ziemer, Heidi Enr: 4 Max: NA
EDUC 580 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Credits Spring 01
Mathematics topics related to the elementary grades that include number and
operations, geometry, probability, statistics, patterns, functions, and
measurement. Hands-on experiences in innovative methods using manipulatives and
technology, problem-solving techniques, and motivational strategies.
Curriculum development using the Rice Univerisity School Mathematics Project
Learning Plan. Assessment in the elementary school classroom. Offered in
summers. Enrollment by consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Papakonstantinou, Anne Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 585 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL MAT Credits Spring 01
Mathematics topics related to middle school mathematics that include geometry,
probability and statistics, patterns, relations, and functions, and number
theory. A problem-solving approach to teaching mathematics with an emphasis on
the use of manipulatives and technology. Curriculum development. Offered
during the academic year and summers.
001 TBA - TBA Papakonstantinou, Anne Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 586 CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY AND MI Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Topics related to science instruction in grades three through eight. Course
field studies, classroom observations x implementation of instructional
strateiges in the classroom. Science content will be provided, along with some
curriculum development. Offered in summer.
001 TBA - TBA Dominey, Wallace Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 587 CONTEMP TOPICS IN ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SC Credits Spring 01
Topics related to science instruction in grades three through eight. Includes
field studies, classroom observations and implementation of instructional
strategies in the classroom. Science content will be provided, along with some
curriculum development.
Prereq- Educ 586. Offered in Fall. May be repeated for credit. Enrollment by
consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Dominey, Wallace Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 589 ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Learn how to teach astronomy concepts as specified by the State of Texas. This
class provides the most basic concepts and shows what is necessary for students
to master them, following the development specified in the TEKS. Lab activities
suitable for replication in K-9 classrooms and as local field trip experience.
001 TBA - TBA Reiff, Patricia H. Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 591 INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Requires field hours.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA McNeil, Linda M. Enr: 0 Max: NA
EDUC 594 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING SCIENCE Credits 2.00 Spring 01
No Description.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 8 Max: NA
EDUC 595 TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY ALGEBRA FOR INSER Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Teaching beginning Algebra with an emphasis on mathematical models,
representations, variables, functions, and symbolic reasoning. Foundation
concepts for secondary mathematics, albegraic thinking, symbolic reasoning,
functions, relationship between algebra and geometry, and underlying
mathematical processes. Use of manipulatives and technology. Curriculum
development using Rice University School Mathematics Project Learning Plan.
Offered during the academic year and in summers.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Papakonstantinou, Anne Enr: 0 Max: 40
EDUC 596 FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEAR Credits Spring 01
Study of field-based ethnographic research on teaching and learning. Includes
seminar, independent research projects, ethnographic research methods, and
directed case studies. Open to upperclassmen and graduate students,
particularly those in education, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
Limited enrollment (15). Offered as needed.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - W 03:00PM - 05:00PM McNeil, Linda M. Enr: 4 Max: 15
EDUC 599 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Portfolio development is a leading way to document student learning, teacher
personal professional development, and the nature of reforming school contexts.
In this interactive course, students will engage in portfolio making while
learning the theory that underlies this practical approach to nurturing and
documenting educational experiences.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
Staff
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