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• ELEC 648: Gifted Education Models of Teaching

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An in-depth study of the multiple service models for meeting the needs of gifted learners. A 10-hour field component includes observations of a variety of programs for gifted learners and the development of an Individualized Gifted Plan. A minimum of Level 1 certification and ELEC 646 Introduction to Gifted Education.
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• ELEC 649: Gifted Education Curriculum Design and Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course designed to provide the candidate with experiences in designing and implementing curriculum for gifted learners. Candidates will have an opportunity to interact with and guide instruction for gifted students through a final 10-hour practicum experience.
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• ELEC 653: Emerging Web Technologies and Learning

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Candidates will utilize emerging web tools to address the needs of their content modules. The course will provide an opportunity to design innovative ways of applying these emerging technologies to facilitate their own teaching and student learning in the K-12 cyber classroom. Candidates will develop and submit an IRB approval for employing their modules with students in the Capstone course.
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• ELEC 659: Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Candidates will identify and explore current issues and ethical decisions educators and administrators experience when exploring and implementing online teaching practices. The goal of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with a knowledge base of the benefits and hardships that educational entities face when providing online instruction.
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• ELEC 660: Advanced Technologies for the Teaching of Mathematics and Science

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Candidates will develop the use of technologies to assist classroom teachers in the diagnosis of student misconceptions, and in the remediation and enrichment of mathematics and science instruction. This course is designed to help practicing teachers become familiar with educational technology, its uses and how to integrate computer and calculator technology in their mathematics and science classrooms. The goal is to help teachers implement technology effectively in their own instruction, as well as, assisting their students to utilize educational technology efficiently and appropriately.
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• ELEC 661: Perspectives in Mathematics and Science Education

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Current issues in mathematics and science education will be examined, such as content specialists at the elementary level. Standards set forth by national associations, the science/technology/society theme, misconceptions in mathematics and science, minorities and females in mathematics and science, and programs for special populations.
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• ELEC 664: Problem Solving in K-8 Education

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will examine research and techniques as they apply to mathematical and related problem solving approaches for students in the elementary school. There will be special emphasis on induction and deduction techniques as they apply to a wide variety of topics in elementary school mathematics.
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• ELEC 667: Science & Engineering Concepts for K-8 Teachers

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to increase the practicing teacher''s knowledge and conceptual understanding of science concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards and Pennsylvania Science and Technology, as well as Environmental and Ecology Standards. Participants will develop this understanding via a problem-based approach allowing them to develop their own inquiry-based lesson planning in the classroom, while connecting science concepts to everyday life.
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• ELEC 668: Mathematics Content for K-8 Teachers

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will explore the mathematics required for teaching and the different methods of approaching and solving without the use of traditional algorithms.
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• ELEC 670: Literacy Instruction & Assessment: Ages 6-9

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is being developed as part of a new track in the existing M.Ed. Program. Currently, no graduate course dedicated to literacy instruction and assessment of early childhood students ages 6-9, is offered through the ELEC department, College of Education or university. The content of this course includes the knowledge and skills required for initial certification as specified by PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education).
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