2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course Descriptionsstrengthen decoding, reading fluency, vocabulary, and concept development. Applicationof research and theory to evaluate and design curriculum. Prerequisites:EDUC600, EDUC601, EDUC602.EDUC608 • Instructional Methods for Students withVisual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities3 creditsInstructional methods and strategies for teaching the expanded core curriculumto students with visual impairments. Methods for development of auditory, tactile,and residual visual skills. Specialized assisting technology.EDUC609 • Lab Safety Workshop0 creditsHigh standards of safety and chemical hygiene are required to make the sciencelaboratory a safe learning environment. Review of the standards and federal/stateguidelines pertaining to safety and hygiene in the classroom laboratory. Preparationfor ACSC certification. Included are a workshop and several follow-uponline assignments. (This class may be waived for science majors with extensivelab experience and documented lab safety training.) Lab fee: $25. Prerequisite:Acceptance into the Master of Arts in Teaching program.EDUC610 • Norm-Referenced Assessment(SPEG)3 creditsIntroduction to the role of special education teachers in the assessment process.Focus is on norm-referenced, standardized assessment as part of the identificationand instructional planning process for students with emotional/behavioraldisorders or learning disabilities. Examination of issues of test quality (reliability,validity, standardization), scoring, and interpretation. Survey of instruments commonlyused in assessment.EDUC612 • Strategy Instruction in Content Areas(CTRD, EDUG, LIEG)1 creditExploration of comprehension strategies that assist textbook understanding. Avariety of expository texts found across content areas will be examined. Examinationof behaviors of adolescent readers and instructional strategies to increasecomprehension and understanding of texts. Prerequisites: EDUC600, EDUC601,EDUC602, EDUC607.EDUC613 • Social Issues and Alternative Methodsin Special Education(EDUG, SPEG)2 creditsFocus is on current social issues affecting student academic and social progress,and alternative methods and strategies to address students’ complex needs. Issuessuch as child abuse, domestic violence, poverty, addictions, and multiculturalconsiderations are researched and discussed. Alternative methods are exploredand practiced, such as cognitive behavior therapy, prayer, art and play techniques,biofeedback, nutrition, stress management, therapeutic holding, and others.89