Strands: There are three strands under which a Master Teacher may enter the UTEP Master Teacher Academies Program. These are Master Technology Teacher, Master Science Teacher, or Master Mathematics Teacher. Clicking on the appropriate link in the previous sentence will take you to the course descriptions for each individual strand. We shall register all students into these courses so that payment may be done through internal UTEP processes.
UPDATE, October 29, 2009: Spring 2010 Course scheduling by strand:
The UTEP Spring academic calendar is online at: http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=55585
Basic Course info for Spring 2010:
MMT strand:
MTED 5320 - CRN 26775; meets Wednesdays from 1700 - 1950 in EDUC 402; Taught by Olga Kosheleva, olgak@utep.edu
MST Strand
SIED 5321 - CRN 16855; Meets Tuesday from 1730 - 2020 in EDUC 405; Taught by Brian Giza bhgiza@utep.edu
EDT Strand
EDT 5373 001 - CRN 23015; Meets Monday beginning August 25 from 1700 - 1950 in EDUC 411; Taught by Carolyn Awalt carolyn@utep.edu
EDT 5373 002 - CRN 26772; Meets Monday beginning August 25 from 1700 - 1950 in EDUC 403; Taught by Martha Veale carolyn@utep.edu
Course description information is derived from the 2006-2008 UTEP Graduate Catalogue which is online at: http://www.utep.edu/catalogs/2006/graduate.htm
UTEP Teacher Education Degree plans are located online at: http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=31408
Specific Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree plans that are associated with the Master Teacher Academis Program are:
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EDT 5372: Web Tools for the Constructivist Classroom (2-1)
Focus on web communication tools and production of web-based content in support of constructivist EC-12 classroom learning. Creation and implementation of web content as an instructional tool, a publishing venue for student work, and information source for parents. Portfolio development and peer mentoring strategies are addressed. Prerequisite: EDT 3371 with a grade of "B" or better or equivalent. (Source: UTEP 2006-2008 Graduate Catalog, p 183). Taught by Dr. Awalt or Dr. Robertson
Besides being one of the core courses for the Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree, EDT 5372 is one of the four core courses for the Master Technology Teacher Certification Program.
EDT 5373: Advanced Productivity Technologies for the Classroom (2-1)
Focus on curriculum strategies that utilize word processing, presentation programs, and spreadsheets for the EC-12 classroom; development and use of databases; extended web page creation integrating graphics, web-page scripts, and file transfer. Creation and implementation of online collaborative projects. Continued portfolio development and peer mentoring experiences. Prerequisite: EDT 5372 with a grade of "B" or better. (Source: UTEP 2006-2008 Graduate Catalog, p 183, 184). Taught by Dr. Awalt or Dr. Robertson
Besides being one of the core courses for the Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree, EDT 5373 is one of the four core courses for the Master Technology Teacher Certification Program.
EDT 5374: Pedagogy in the Technology-rich Classroom (2-1)
Develop teacher knowledge and skill in using multimedia authoring programs; use of video editing, sound editing, and image editing; use of online discussion boards. Selection and use of appropriate technology-enhanced assessments, continued portfolio development, and peer mentoring experiences. Prerequisite: EDT 5373 with a grade of "B" or better. (Source: UTEP 2006-2008 Graduate Catalog, p 184). Taught by Dr. Giza
Besides being one of the core courses for the Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree, EDT 5374 is one of the four core courses for the Master Technology Teacher Certification Program.
EDT 5375: Technology, Assistive Tools and Issues of Access (2-1)
Distance Learning for EC-12 students, both in and out of the traditional school setting. Assistive technology tools and techniques for the classroom teacher. Legal issues regarding technology access and equity. Prerequisite: EDT 5373 with a grade of "B" or better. (EDT 5375 is the same course as SPED 5375.) (Source: UTEP 2006-2008 Graduate Catalog, p 184). Taught by Dr. Giza
Besides being one of the core courses for the Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree, EDT 5375 is one of the four core courses for the Master Technology Teacher Certification Program.
EDT 5376: Assessing, Planning, and Implementing Technology Programs in EC-12 (2-1)
Focus on real educational settings: Assessing and evaluating an educational institution’s current technology status; developing a technology plan; and building a budget with timelines for implementation. (Source: UTEP 2006-2008 Graduate Catalog, p 184). Taught by Dr. Awalt.
Besides being one of the recommended resource courses for the Masters of Education, Instructional Specialist degree, EDT 5376 is one of the recommended electives for the Master Technology Teacher Certification Program.
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SIED 5321: Science Tools, Standards, Technology, Safety, and Ethics (3-0).
Integrated, science-technology thematic learning. Develops understanding of important science teacher resources, basic science education and lab tools, state and national standards for science teaching, curriculum alignment, laboratory and classroom safety, and professional ethics for science educators. Taught by Dr. Giza
SIED 5323: Societal Context of Science Education (3-0)
Develops and applies understanding of field, community, and cultural resources and develop family and community partnerships in a relevant science context. Students develop a learning unit based on instructional models such as the learning cycle lesson design and the 5-E model. Explores historical perspectives of science and the role of science in societal decisions. Includes research-based principles in science learning and technology integration.
SIED 5325 Inquiry Science Education in Bilingual Settings (3-0).
Provides a review of basic content in physical science, biology and chemistry. The content will be imbedded in activities that model the inquiry approach to teaching and learning with strategies to ensure content and language development in bilingual communities. Students learn to develop curriculum using instructional models such as sheltered instruction, the learning cycle, the 5-E model, and constructivism. Content directly related to the essential elements in the elementary, middle, and high school science curricula in Texas.
SIED 5329: MST Leadership Practicum (3-0).
Assessment and verification of the competencies in a practicum situation as required for MST Certificate. The students facilitate standards-based science instruction by: communicating and collaborating with educational stakeholders; exhibiting leadership, mentoring, coaching, and consulting with colleagues; facilitating professional development; and making decisions based on research. Includes a field practicum experience mentoring a new science teacher.
TED 5319 Graduate Workshop in Education (3-0). Studies in a designated area. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (This course will focus on content-pedagogy and multi-disciplinary content in the context of the MSTTPA Academies).
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MTED 5318: Current Topics in Mathematics Education (3-0).
Develops competencies necessary to deal effectively with mathematics instruction; includes curriculum, concepts, teaching strategies, and skills necessary to integrate content and teaching strategies. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
5320 Research-Based Practices in Mathematics Classroom (3-0)
Course focuses on what teachers can learn from mathematics education research and how to bridge research and everyday
mathematics classroom. Students develop a conceptual discourse on research related to teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment in school mathematics.
MTED 5322: Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Teaching Mathematics (3-0).
Course topics include (but are not limited to) the following main content domains of school mathematics and their effective teaching and learning: Development of Quantitative Reasoning; Fostering Algebraic Thinking; Conceptual Foundations of Calculus; Development of Geometric Thinking.
MTED 5324: Authentic Assessment in Mathematics Classroom (3-0).
Authentic and performance-based assessment practices in mathematics classroom; use of instruments such as rubrics, portfolios, and individual and group projects as sources of assessment.
MTED 5326: Cultural History, Epistemology, and Pedagogy of Mathematics (3-0).
The course explores critical issues of the evolution and development of fundamental mathematical ideas from a cultural-historical perspective as well as implications for the teaching and learning of mathematics based on this perspective. The courses will also examine current topics in multicultural mathematics education and ethnomathematics.
MTED 5370 (5320): Research-Based Practices in Mathematics Classroom (3-0).
Course focuses on what teachers can learn from mathematics education research and how to bridge research and everyday mathematics classroom. Students develop a conceptual discourse on research related to teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment in school mathematics.
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