Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2003
Education (EDUC)

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EDUC 305   EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY                   Credits 3.00  Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
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 student
learning, and teaching in diverse classrooms. It is a general overview of the
field and requires no prior preparation. Requried for certification.
001 BL 131 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM      Norcross, Diana           Enr: 24 Max: NA

EDUC 310   INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION        Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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 HUM 120 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM     Ashmore, Jean             Enr: 12 Max: 0

EDUC 340   COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION                   Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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.
Recommended for certification.
001 MUDD 105 - M 02:00PM - 05:00PM      White, Carolynne          Enr: 8 Max: 0

EDUC 419   SUPERVISED TEACHING                      Credits 0.00  Spring 03
Field-based practicum for secondary teachers, with accompanying seminar.
Prereq- Educ 440 and consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Staff                     Enr: 0 Max: NA

EDUC 420   CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT                   Credits 3.00  Spring 03
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 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM       Heckelman, Lissa          Enr: 22 Max: 0

EDUC 489   ADOLESCENT LITERATURE                    Credits 3.00  Spring 03
Cultural, literary, and developmental issues in literature written to engage
middle and high school students.
001 HB 21 - W 02:00PM - 05:00PM         McNeil, Linda M.          Enr: 6 Max: NA

EDUC 491   INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH           Credits   Spring 03
Requires field hours.  Prereq-consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Staff                     Enr: 13 Max:

EDUC 505   EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY                   Credits 3.00  Spring 03
Graduate level equivalent of EDUC 305.
001 BL 131 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM      Norcross, Diana           Enr: 2 Max: NA

EDUC 588   TEACHING EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE         Credits 3.00  Spring 03
Overview of the Earth and the solar system, their structure, evolution and
dynamics. Fundamentals of Earth and Space Science topics as taught in 6th
grade. Includes mathematics of solar system motion at level of algebra and
simple trigonometry (e.g. ellipses, Kepler's laws). Includes teaching un use of
earth and solar system software a nd weather station software. Hands-on
classroom activities aligned with TEKS. This course is designed for science and
math teachers (grades 6-12), but is also available for a general audience. One
hour of lab per week. Also offered as ASTR 402.
001 TBA - TBA                           Reiff, Patricia H.        Enr: 0 Max: 0

EDUC 591   INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH           Credits   Spring 03
Requires field hours. Graduate equivalent of EDUC 491.
Prereq- consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA                           Staff                     Enr: 1 Max:

EDUC 594   PRACTICUM IN TEACHING SCIENCE            Credits 3.00  Spring 03
No Description.
001 TBA - TBA                           Harcombe, Elnora Smith    Enr: 0 Max: 0

EDUC 595   TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY ALGEBRA FOR IN-SE Credits   Spring 03
Teaching beginning algebra with an emphasis on mathematical models,
representations, variables, functions, and symbolic reasoning.   Foundation
concepts for secondary mathematics, algebraic 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:

EDUC 596   FIELD-BASED STUDIES IN TEACHING AND LEAR Credits   Spring 03
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: 1 Max: 0