FRMS   7331   Early Adolescent Literature

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A study of pedagogical theory and practices for integrating contemporary early adolescent/young adult literature into the middle and secondary school curriculum. Course content will focus on making text selections, workshop approaches, literary circles, and reader response theory.

Cross Listing(s): MSED   7331.

FRMS   7535   Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An in-depth study of current content standards, methods and assessment strategies for teaching middle grades and secondary mathematics.

FRMS   8231   Foundations of Teaching K-12 Mathematics

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

An in-depth analysis of the content and pedagogy of K-12 mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on a study of the research in K-12 mathematics curriculum and instruction, as well as the historical development of current mathematics content requirements. Candidates must tailor their course assignments and experiences to their specific grade levels and certification/content field.

FRMS   8232   Trends: Math/Science/Computer Education

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Current trends and issues in teaching mathematics, science, and computing technology in the schools. Emphasis is placed on research findings, recommendations of professional organizations and effective practices that connect the teaching of mathematics and science, supported by computing technology. Candidates must tailor their course assignments and experiences to their specific grade levels and certification/content field.