Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog, 2012 - 2013
Graduate Course Descriptions
PTE 5142 - History Of Education
This course examines the historical perspective and impact of the
political economy, prevailing ideology, educational practices, educational
problems, and major contributions by educational leaders
and theorists in American schools. This course also analyzes key
educational issues dealing with how diversity has impacted American
schools.
PTE 5153 - Advanced Developmental Psychology In Educational
Setting
This course provides an advanced level review of human development
across the life span and of developmental changes from the
prenatal phase to late adulthood. Special emphasis is provided for
examination and application of developmental theories and research
relevant to professionals working in educational settings.
PTE 5172 - Educational Sociology
This course examines the school’s functions in a democratic society
and its relationship to the total culture particularly to social problems.
PTE 5203 - Advanced Educational Psychology
This course is a study of the principles of learning and factors that affect
learning motivation. Various theoretical perspectives and research
findings regarding human development, learning, and motivation are
examined as these influence educational decisions and practices.
PTE 5221 - Contemporary Class Issues
This course consists of three major components related to teaching:
urban education, wellness, and legal and professional aspects.
PTE 5283 - Fundamentals Of Curriculum Development -
Secondary School
This course provides an in-depth study of the design and delivery of a
school system’s curriculum and instruction components. Students will
study the basic constructs of curriculum, teaching and testing, enabling
them to recognize amd implement quality curriculum standards at the
middle school and high school levels. This course will focus on the
process of curriculum development, evaluation, improvement and
leadership with emphasis on the relationship between the written,
taught, and tested curriculum.
PTE 5322 - Problems Of Teaching In Secondary Schools
This course provides a critical study of the major problems of instruction
common to secondary schools.
PTE 5333 - Meeting Secondary Students’ Needs
This course focuses on understanding adolescents’ physical, cognitive,
and psychosocial development and the impact of family, community,
and culture. Understanding these influences, as well as the needs
of special learners, will foster the choice of appropriate strategies
to meet the developmental and instructional needs of secondary
students. Field Applications in secondary schools allow students to
apply course concepts in actual classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment
open to Secondary Education majors only.
PTE 5383 - Principles Of Tests & Measurements
This course examines test and measurement principles (psychometric
statistics, reliability and validity). Major emphasis is placed on different
types of educational and psychological assessment, including group
and individual approaches to intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
interest and personality.
PTE 5413 - Educational Statistics
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of organization
and treatment of statistical data as utilized by educational
professionals in various educational settings.
PTE 5422 - Technology For Secondary Teachers
Technology for Secondary Teachers focuses on the utilization of
current technology for classroom instruction, student assessment,
and professional development. The course also examines the social,
ethical, legal, human and equity issues surrounding the use of
technology in the secondary classroom. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment
open to Secondary Education majors only.
PTE 5522 - Designing Instruction Secondary Students
This course prepares students to design and teach effective lessons
to facilitate student learning in secondary schools based on
appropriate theoretical frameworks. Multiple strategies for enhancing
student learning will be explored, including, but not limited to, lecture,
demonstration, simulation, projects, experiments, dramatization, and
group processes. Additionally, methods for differentiating instruction
and integrating curriculum will be explored. Students will learn
to utilize the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills in lesson
planning and delivery. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Secondary
Education majors only.
PTE 5533 - Managing Secondary Classrooms
This course prepares students to utilize current theory and best
practices related to behavior, motivation, and communication to create
learning environments that encourage positive social interaction,
self- motivation, and active engagement in learning. Additionally,
students will create and rehearse approaches to developing professional
relationships with students’ parents and/or guardians. Field
Applications in secondary schools allow students to apply course
concepts in actual classrooms. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is open
to Secondary Education majors only.
PTE 5623 - Secondary Class Assessment
This course focuses on the design, delivery, analysis, and utilzation
of results of classroom assessments to enhance student learning
in the secondary classroom. Students will also learn to utilize data
from standardized tests and make appropriate instructional decisions.
Additionally, the course will examine the standardized testing
process, as well as legal, ethical, and diversity issues in assessment.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Secondary Education majors only.
PTE 5693 - Curriculum Development For Elementary Schools
This course is a study of the principles of curriculum organization in
the elementary school setting. A major emphasis will be placed on
curriculum development, modification, and the selection and evaluation
of instructional materials.
PTE 5822 - Advanced Psychology Of Childhood
This course provides a study of the major theories of childhood.
The relationship among child development, growth and educational/
instructional practices and techniques is included with an emphasis
upon the child in various educational settings including methods of
child study.
PTE 5832 - Advanced Psychology Of Adolescence
This course is a study of the major theories of adolescence including
an overview of the problems and characteristics of the period of
adolescence. Emphasis is upon the various aspects of adolescent
growth, development, and current research as these relate to educational
settings, decisions, and practices.
PTE 5892 - Capstone Research Experience
This course requires students to demonstrate their cumulative knowledge
in Professional Education and in their teaching specialization
area to complete and present a research project. Prerequisite(s): PTE
5013 and complete a minimum of 19 hours of graduate coursework.
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