2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDU461 Secondary English/Language Arts Methods credits: 3
Students gain a background in content, methods and materials for teaching English and
Language Arts in the secondary school. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of
Education
EDU462 Secondary Social Science Methods credits: 3
Students explore secondary social science instruction as it relates to goal determination,
strategies and materials, implementation of teaching models and evaluation. PREREQUISITE:
Admission to the School of Education
EDU463 Secondary Science Methods credits: 3
This course focuses on the methods and materials for secondary science teaching, the nature
of secondary students, secondary science curricula, scientific processes and inquiry, textual
materials, course and lesson planning, budgeting, materials management and professional
growth. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of Education,
EDU464 Secondary Mathematics Methods credits: 3
This course focuses on the methods and materials for secondary mathematics teaching
including: the nature of secondary students, secondary mathematics curricula, textual materials,
course and lesson planning and professional growth. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the
School of Education
EDU465 Secondary Music Methods credits: 3
Students examine methods, materials and principles for organization of music courses and
activities in junior and senior high schools. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the School of
Education
EDU467 Secondary Physical Education Methods credits: 3
This course provides a methodological approach to teaching physical education. Attention
is devoted to understanding the growth and development of the student for curriculum
development, program planning, and instructional techniques. PREREQUISITE: Admission to
the School of Education
EDU468 Secondary Foreign Language Methods credits: 3
This course focuses on the principles for teaching secondary foreign language courses
including: the nature of student learning, foreign language curricula, instructional strategies,
textual materials, course planning and professional growth. PREREQUISITE: Admission to
the School of Education
EDU469 Secondary Speech/Communication Methods credits: 3
This course focuses on the principles for teaching secondary speech and communication
courses including: the nature of student learning, communication curricula, instructional
strategies, textual materials, course and lesson planning and professional growth.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education
EDU483 Senior Project credits: 1
Students combine research and practical implementation of theories and concepts to develop
an individual project.
EDU495 Independent Study in Education credits: 1
Senior level independent study.
EDU520 Educational Leadership: Theory/Practice credits: 3
An exploration of the basic principles of educational leadership within the sociopolitical
context of schools. An analysis of the beliefs and practices required for high levels of performance.