Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2002
Education (EDUC)

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EDUC 305   EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY                   Credits 3.00  Spring 02
* 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 GRB 212W - M 01:00PM - 04:00PM      Ziemer, Heidi             Enr: 24 Max: 0

EDUC 310   INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION        Credits 3.00  Spring 02
Introduction to Sepcial Education with emphasis on various types of students
with exceptionalities, ranging from visible to invisible; gifted students;
identification of special needs; and reviews of social issues that impact the
field.
001 HB 21 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM       Ashmore, Jean             Enr: 11 Max: NA

EDUC 340   COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION                   Credits 3.00  Spring 02
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 MUDD LAB - TH 01:00PM - 04:00PM     White, Carolynne          Enr: 3 Max: 0

EDUC 416   THEORY AND METHODS: SOCIAL STUDIES       Credits   Spring 02
The nature of social studies as a school subject will be explored along with a
variety of instructional approaches that support the multiple definitions and
purposes of social studies.  The role of social studies in a democratic society
will particularly be emphasized in a participatory classroom environment.
Prereq-Educ 311, admission to Rice's Teacher Education Program, and consent of
instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Staff                     Enr: 0 Max: NA

EDUC 420   CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (FORMERLY EDUC 41 Credits 3.00  Spring 02
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 HB 21 - T 02:30PM - 05:30PM         Heckelman, Lissa          Enr: 15 Max: 0

EDUC 505   EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (FORMERLY EDUC 51 Credits 3.00  Spring 02
Also PSYC 305. Formerly EDUC 512.
001 HB 21 - M 01:00PM - 04:00PM         Ziemer, Heidi             Enr: 3 Max: 0

EDUC 589   ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS                   Credits 3.00  Spring 02
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: 1 Max: NA

EDUC 591   INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH           Credits   Spring 02
Requires field hours. Graduate equivalent of EDUC 491.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           McNeil, Linda M.          Enr: 0 Max: 0

EDUC 594   PRACTICUM IN TEACHING SCIENCE            Credits 3.00  Spring 02
No Description.
001 TBA - TBA                           Harcombe, Elnora Smith    Enr: 8 Max: 0

EDUC 595   TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY ALGEBRA FOR IN-SE Credits   Spring 02
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                           Staff                     Enr: 0 Max: 0

EDUC 596   FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEAR Credits   Spring 02
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 HB 21 - W 09:00AM - 11:00AM         McNeil, Linda M.          Enr: 2 Max: 0