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CURR 5018 - Secondary—School Residency and Teaching Seminar 3 to 6 Credits
Full-time service in a school as a resident teacher planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction, managing the classroom environment and student behavior, developing collaborative relationships with parents and colleagues.Open to graduate students only.Prerequisites: Acceptance into COE Alternative Licensure Program.
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CURR 5019 - Teaching Seminar in Elementary Education 3 Credits
Exploration of learning from theory and practice; developing and presenting a teaching portfolio; developing a problem-based approach to teaching; self analysis and reflection on teaching.Prerequisites: Acceptance into the COE Alternative Licensure Program. $25.00 additional course fee required.
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CURR 5020 - Secondary Teaching Seminar in Education 3 Credits
Exploration of learning from theory and practice; developing a problem-based approach to teaching; self analysis and reflection on teaching; developing and presenting a teaching portfolio.Open to graduate students only.Prerequisites: Acceptance into COE Alternative Licensure Program. Additional $25 course fee.
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CURR 5030 - National Board Certification Candidacy 3 Credits
Credits awarded for educators who have completed the Candidacy portion for the National Board certification. Candidates will demonstrate commitment to students and learning with systematic learning and reflection on teaching practices.
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CURR 5031 - National Board Certification 3 to 6 Credits
Credits awarded for educators who have completed the National Board Certificate process. Participants will successfully demonstrate skills based on effectiveness and content standards developed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.Students must have completed the NB Certification.
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CURR 5050 - Workshop in Curriculum 1 to 4 Credits
Contemporary national, state, and local issues in education. An overview of current issues and trends in elementary and secondary education is developed for reference, discussion, and debate.
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CURR 5051 - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling: Speech Sounds of English Phonemes and How to Teach Them 2 Credits
Participants will receive training using the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling curriculum developed by Houghton Mifflin. LETRS is a comprehensive curriculum designed to enrich and extend program-specific professional development in the area of reading instruction. This course covers phonological processing, phonics, and phoneme awareness.
Meets with CURR 4051.
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CURR 5052 - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling: Teaching Phonics, Word Study and Alphabetic Principle 2 Credits
Participants will receive training using the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling(LETRS) curriculum developed by Houghton Mifflin. LETRS is a comprehensive curriculum designed to enrich and extend program-specific professional development in the area of reading instruction. This course focuses on phonological and phoneme awareness, reading fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension.
Meets with CURR 4052.
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CURR 5053 - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling: The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary and Oral Language 2 Credits
Participants will receive training using the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling curriculum developed by Houghton Mifflin. LETRS is a comprehensive curriculum designed to enrich and extend program-specific professional development in the area of reading instruction. This course focuses on word meanings and how they are learned from direct definition and exposure to contextual use as well as other key ideas.
Meets with CURR 4053.
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CURR 5054 - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling: Getting Up to Speed- Developing Fluency 2 Credits
Participants will receive training using the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling(LETRS) curriculum developed by Houghton Mifflin. LETRS is a comprehensive curriculum designed to enrich and extend program-specific professional development in the area of reading instruction. This course covers the definition of automaticity and fluency, how children become fluent readers, and other topics.
Meets with CURR 5054.
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CURR 5060 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Foundations in Special Education 3 Credits
Places the history of special education in context of current principles and practices. Presents contributions of advocacy groups relative to legislative accomplishments, and addresses important issues, federal laws, and resources for beginning teachers in determining their legal responsibilities.Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or instructor’s approval.
Meets with SPED 543
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CURR 5061 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Development and Characteristics of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs 3 Credits
Focuses on individuals with high incidence disabilities including mild mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. Teachers are also introduced to the attributes of students from low incidences groups.
Meets with SPED 544.
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CURR 5062 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Assessment for Instructional Planning and Decision Making 3 Credits
Foundations of assessment are addressed from the perspective of instructional planning and decision making. Legal and ethical principles are covered along with the processes of screening, pre-referral, referral and classifications. Attention is given to assessments in IEP development.
Meets with SPED 546.
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CURR 5063 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Instructional Strategies: Creating Environments that Promote Learning, Appropriate Social Interactions, and Behavior 3 Credits
Development of positive learning environments as a strategy for enhancing teaching and learning. Preventive measures in the context of approaches to building positive behavior support. Intervention strategies for problem behavior, along with techniques for promoting social interactions and behaviors.
Meets with SPED 547.
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CURR 5064 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Instructional Strategies—Teaching for Results 3 Credits
Planning for effective instruction is the central focus of this course. Instructional planning, organizing and designing instruction, student outcomes, instructional principles, and assessing outcomes of effective instruction are included. Curriculum-based assessment is covered along with the communication of student outcomes.
Meets with SPED 548.
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CURR 5065 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Instructional Strategies: Improving Basic Reading Skills 3 Credits
Emphasizes teaching beginning reading and developing reading fluency. Is applicable to teaching students with exceptional learning needs in varied instructional settings.Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or instructor’s approval.
Meets with SPED 556.
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CURR 5066 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Instructional Strategies: Improving Reading Comprehension 3 Credits
Provides an overview of reading comprehension, with emphasis on teaching students with exceptional learning needs. Attention given to building knowledge base, analyzing text to enable comprehension skills, and teaching comprehension strategies.Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or instructor’s approval.
Meets with SPED 557.
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CURR 5067 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Language and Communication in Diverse Learners 3 Credits
Places the needs of exceptional learners in the larger context of cultural differences and diversity with a focus on language and communication. Language development is covered and communication styles. Teaching second language learners. Augmentative, alternative, and assistive communication development is addressed.
Meets with SPED 558.
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CURR 5068 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Collaboration and Instructional Planning in the Individual Education Program (IEP) Process 3 Credits
Emphasizes developing standards- based IEPs in accordance with IDEA requirements. Introduces models of collaboration and highlights developing collaboration skills to enhance the effectiveness of the beginning teacher in development and implementation of IEPs.Prerequisites: BA or instructor’s approval.
Meets with SPED 586.
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CURR 5069 - TeachSpecialEd.com: Professional and Ethical Practices 3 Credits
Focuses on the ethical standards and principles of the profession. Ethical issues related to assessment, decision making, instruction, working with agencies, and families/guardians of children with exceptional learning needs.
Meets with SPED 587.
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CURR 5090 - Master’s Research Project 3 Credits
During this course the student will complete a research paper/project which investigates a topic of specific interest to the student under the guidance of the faculty member. This project serves as the comprehensive exam for the C & I masters.Open to graduate students only.Prerequisites: Graduate acceptance in Curriculum and Instruction Masters Degree and LEAD 570.
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CURR 5100 - Introduction to Technology in Education 2 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of microcomputer use in the classroom. The course covers a variety of educational applications including information processing, teacher utilities, problem solving in various programming environments, selection of software and management of hardware, and other relevant topics.Corequisites: CURR 5101.
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CURR 5101 - Introduction to Technology in Education Laboratory 1 Credits
Accompanies CURR 5100. Participants will individually use microcomputers to experience the methods and outcomes of hands-on activities. $20 lab fee required.Corequisites: CURR 5100.
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CURR 5110 - Evaluation of Computer-Based Training and Education Programs 3 Credits
Instructional designers are responsible for validating the effectiveness of their training or educational programs. This course covers the design of a program evaluation, design and application of measures and instruments, presentation of formative and summative evaluation reports, and the evaluation of cost effectiveness.Prerequisites: CURR 5001.
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CURR 5120 - Project 3 Credits
Students will be required to design and implement a project involving the practical application of the principles and techniques addressed by the degree program. Details will be arranged through the student’s advisor. Projects based on activities in the field is encouraged.Prerequisites: CURR 5212 and CURR 5213.
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CURR 5121 - Selected Topics in Educational Technology 1 to 3 Credits
Graduate level courses to be offered by guest lecturers to the university or by regular faculty where special topics or special needs arise. Examples of appropriate topics include the study of hypermedia, desktop publishing in educational fields or settings, the application of microcomputers to a field or subject area, or the study of advanced technologies such as videodisk integration.Topics and prerequisites to be announced. Course cannot be used to satisfy graduate degree requirements.
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CURR 5122 - Technology for the Learner with Special Needs 3 Credits
Students will synthesize literature on a variety of technological solutions that meet the needs of special learners, conduct investigations into the use of adaptive devices and assistive technologies, demonstrate their use, and design learning environments that support the learner in the least restrictive environment.
Meets with CURR 4103.
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CURR 5123 - Field-based Practicum in Educational Computing and Technology 1 to 4 Credits
Students will develop and complete under the direction of a faculty member an in-depth field experience involving educational technology in an educational setting. The specifics of the investigation and the topic are a joint decision by the student and the faculty member. The meeting times, expectations, and evaluations are arranged with the faculty member.Students must have written consent of the instructor. Students using field experience for degree purposes should have the written consent of their advisor. Students are expected to submit a written proposal of their work to the instructor involved. Suggested examples of field experiences are as follows: (1) Work with students in lab situations to acquire computer skills, (2) develop, design, and evaluate curricular programs for implementation of computer skills at the district, school, or classroom level, (3) develop, design, and field test educational computer software in an educational setting.
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CURR 5130 - Multimedia Development 3 Credits
This series of six half-credit modules addresses a range of topics relating to multimedia development. The topic mix for the modules evolves as the technology evolves.Students must take modules in multiples of two. Graduate credit will involve a review of research literature on multimedia use in training.Prerequisites: CURR 5131.
Meets with CURR 4130.
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CURR 5131 - Web-Based Delivery of Training 1 to 3 Credits
This series of six half-credit modules addresses a range of topics relating to Web-based delivery of training. The topic mix for the modules evolves as the technology evolves.Students must take modules in multiples of two. A review of the literature on Web applications of media analysis will be required for graduate credit.
Meets with CURR 4131.
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CURR 5140 - Graphics Design 1 to 3 Credits
This series of six half-credit modules addresses a range of topics relating to graphics design. The topic mix includes graphics design, desktop publishing, and a variety of graphics applications.Students must take modules in multiples of two. An instruction design/visual literacy submission will be required for graduate credit.
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CURR 5150 - Instructional Message Design 3 Credits
Design of instructional environments that support effective learning. Environments may include computer-based instruction, Web designs and computer-augmented classrooms.
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CURR 5151 - Instructional Design I 3 Credits
Provides an introduction to the major theories and principles of systematic instructional design and evaluation. Students will be required to create, field test, and evaluate their instructional designs.Prerequisites: CURR 5150.
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CURR 5152 - Instructional Design II 3 Credits
Building upon the theories and principles of instructional design introduced in CURR 5151, this course will explore the application of ID in a broad spectrum of environments.Field work may be required.Prerequisites: CURR 5151.
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CURR 5153 - Authoring 3 Credits
Students will learn to use software tools for media integration and the development of Computer Based Training. Topics include navigation design coding, CMI, and Cross platform integration. The primary application used is AUTHORWARE.Prerequisites: CURR 5130 or instructor’s permission.
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CURR 5154 - Technologies for Computer-Based Training and Assisted Instruction 3 Credits
Hardware and software technologies that support computer-based training and computer-assisted instruction. Students will be required to present their findings in class.
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CURR 5162 - Practicum Instructional Technology 6 Credits
Students will meet with course instructor to design a CBT project (corporate) or classroom interventions for both students and teachers (educator).Prerequisites: CURR 5152.
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CURR 5170 - Introduction to Technology in Education 3 Credits
This course emphasizes lesson planning, assessment, and hands-on computer activities. Readings, technology- based activities, assignments, and discussions are designed to develop a broad professional knowledge base on teaching and learning with technology across the K-12 curriculum.
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CURR 5171 - K-12 Web-Based Educational Resources 3 Credits
Students will read current literature involving using the Internet in the K-12 curriculum as well as evaluate various Web-based educational resources to use in educational settings. Students will design and develop several lessons/units involving Web-based resources in this hands-on class.
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CURR 5172 - Multimedia Development for K-12 Educators 3 Credits
This course is designed for educators who want to develop interactive multimedia technology through a hands-on approach. The course provides students with an overview of multimedia/hypermedia technology, devoted primarily to interactive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary and student-centered hands-on activities.
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CURR 5201 - Foundations of Gifted Education 3 Credits
An introductory course which provides the foundation necessary for future courses and the framework needed to understand gifted and talented learners. Includes: a historical survey of the field, definitions, basic terminology, theories of giftedness, models, and characteristics of the gifted and talented. How to apply this knowledge to plan for the academic achievement and learning related affective development of these diverse students will be covered.
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CURR 5202 - Assessment and Identification of Gifted and Talented Students 3 Credits
Explores the rationale of using multiple criteria and information from a variety of sources to identify gifted students and to assess their needs. The selection and utilization of appropriate instruments and methods applicable to a wide range of student profiles (culturally and ethnically diverse, linguistically different, and economically disadvantaged) will be elaborated upon, as will the use of relevant data to diagnose individual educational needs.
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CURR 5203 - Psychology of the Gifted: Social, Emotional Needs, and Special Populations 3 Credits
Students explore current research, psychological theory and practical counseling techniques relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics include perfectionism, gender issues, motivation, under achievement, and diverse populations; i.e bilingual, special needs, disadvantaged, highly gifted. The ability to evaluate the need for specialized support services to assist with meeting the unique needs of these learners will also be addressed.
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CURR 5210 - Arts for the Gifted 3 Credits
Explores a variety of arts activities for the elementary and middle grades. There will be a focus on a multi-faceted approach to teaching arts within creative, stimulating environments where the gifted student can evolve and thrive.
Meets with SPED 559.
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CURR 5211 - Curriculum Models and Aligned Programming for Gifted Students 3 Credits
Provides the foundation for the development of differentiated curricula for gifted students. Methods, materials, and curriculum models are reviewed and/or introduced. Other topics include: effective teaching strategies for gifted students, adapting curriculum for individual differences, acceleration, the organization of curriculum for the gifted (scope and sequence; the issues related to integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum), teaching higher level cognitive skills, creative thinking, project and problem-based learning, critical thinking, logical thinking, and decision making.
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CURR 5212 - Reading and Language Arts for the Gifted 3 Credits
Explores a wide variety of reading and writing activities for gifted learners. Children’s and adolescent literature, biography, independent study, creative dynamics and expository and creative writing are among the many topic areas addressed.
Meets with SPED 562.
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CURR 5213 - Social Studies and Humanities for the Gifted 3 Credits
Addresses the teaching of social studies and the humanities to gifted and talented students, grades K- 12. An integrated, holistic approach to social studies is emphasized.
Meets with SPED 563.
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CURR 5214 - Differentiated Instruction and Research-based Strategies for Teaching the Gifted 3 Credits
Focuses on strategies for teaching gifted and talented learners. Emphasis is placed on instructional decision making based on the educational characteristics (learner profile) and subsequent modification within the classroom environment. Research-based instructional strategies for gifted and talented learners will be explored in addition to classroom-based differentiated instruction; individualization; flexible grouping strategies; dialog and questioning strategies; enrichment, and instructional responsiveness to the affective needs of gifted learners.
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CURR 5215 - Gifted Program Leadership 3 Credits
Examines the theoretical and practical aspects of instructional programs for gifted and talented students at the district and school levels. Develop skills and strategies for working collaboratively with students, parents, guardians, classroom teachers and administrators in the development, design and implementation of programs and services. Develop the ability to evaluate various program options and instructional strategies for their effect on student learning and achievement.
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CURR 5220 - Creative Problem Solving and Future Problem Solving for Gifted Learners 3 Credits
Covers four areas: creativity, problem solving, future studies, and future problem solving. Course content will focus on both the theoretical frameworks underlying each topic as well as concomitant teaching strategies.
Meets with SPED 564.
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CURR 5230 - Gifted and Talented Practicum 3 Credits
Aims at giving students a chance to work and practice what they have learned in gifted education courses. Students are expected to develop and implement a proposal outlining the intended field experience and will meet regularly with a faculty member to develop and enhance skills in teaching the gifted.
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CURR 5301 - Mathematical Connections and Concepts 3 Credits
Exploration of current mathematics curriculum topics in ways which will allow students to develop deeper conceptual knowledge and a better understanding of the connections between various mathematical topics. Applications of mathematics to other disciplines. Historical background of secondary curriculum.
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CURR 5302 - Mathematics for Today’s Teacher: Standards-Based Teaching, Technology, and Testing 3 Credits
Current perspectives on effective, standards-driven mathematics teaching in K-12 classrooms will be studied. Mathematical inquiry, exploration with manipulatives, integration of oral and written mathematical communication, problem solving approaches and integration of technology to enhance K-12 test preparation will be emphasized.
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CURR 5303 - Quantitative Literacy in American Schools 3 Credits
An overview of essential standards-based mathematics in today’s schools to include effects of building a strong sense of number (number sense), real-world application, and discipline integration on becoming mathematically literate will be surveyed including developing teaching and planning strategies for enhancing quantitative literacy and deep mathematical understanding.
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CURR 5304 - Mathematics & Cognition 3 Credits
How students’ approach, process, and apply mathematical tasks based on current cognitive theories and brain research will lead this course. Problem solving and reasoning, via Cognitively Guided Instruction, will be emphasized, including incorporation of concrete manipulatives, interactive technologies, and higher-order thinking.
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CURR 5305 - Teaching & Assessing Manipulative- Based Mathematical Inquiry 3 Credits
Using, integrating, and assessing K-12 students’ explorations with manipulatives through performance-based, alternative assessments will be emphasized. Students will be encouraged to create concrete strategies and assessment tools, ask questions, and encourage synthesis while gathering useful information about how K-12 students think and feel about mathematical skills and tasks.
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CURR 5400 - Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Areas 3 Credits
Format variations from content area to content area, materials, equipment, readability of content materials, vocabulary, variations in comprehension, and variations in study procedures.
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CURR 5401 - Teaching Reading in the Elementary School 3 Credits
Comparative analysis of predominant current philosophies/methodologies of reading instruction, current organizational procedures, skill development, and comprehension activities in the elementary school.
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CURR 5402 - Teaching the Basal 3 Credits
Application of current instructional techniques in reading to basal readers in use. Focus on the instruction of average to below average readers.
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CURR 5403 - Introduction to Clinical Experiences 3 Credits
Introduction to diagnostic, evaluative, prescriptive and remedial principles. Tutorial approach.
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CURR 5404 - Facilitating Reading in Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms 3 Credits
Historical background of reading readiness and strategies for advancing literacy in the preschool and kindergarten classroom.
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CURR 5405 - Teaching Reading to High Risk Children: Let’s Teach Our Children to Read 3 Credits
Presents the basic information relative to teaching reading to at- risk students. Provides a foundation in the areas of creating a viable reading program: instructing an appropriate lesson, diagnosing common problems and remediation of common issues in reading performance. Focuses on the direct application of strategies to classroom instruction.Open to graduate students only.
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CURR 5410 - Informal Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques of Reading 3 Credits
Causes of low reading ability and techniques employed in teaching the poor reader, diagnosis, motivation, and skills.
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CURR 5411 - Psycholinguistics and Reading 3 Credits
An analysis of the reading process from a psycholinguistic orientation. Emphasis on research studies and selected readings dealing with linguistic development and appropriate implications for reading acquisition.Prerequisites: CURR 5401 or CURR 5410.
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CURR 5412 - The Reading-Writing Connection 3 Credits
Explores the relationships that exist between reading (decoding) and writing (encoding). Both reading and writing are viewed as inseparable parts of the complete language arts complex. Reading to write and writing to read are both important focus areas of this course.
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CURR 5413 - Developing and Implementing Literacy programs 3 Credits
Procedures involving organization of programs which include selection of staff, materials, scheduling, budgeting, and evaluation.Prerequisites: 6 hours of instruction in reading or consent of instructor.
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CURR 5420 - Children’s and Adolescents’ Literature 3 Credits
Reading and evaluation of books for children, information about children’s books, children’s interests in reading, important authors and illustrators, and problems in the guidance of reading.
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CURR 5421 - Literature for Adolescents 3 Credits
Reading and evaluation of literature for adolescents. Emphasis on modern literature as well as literature by female and minority group authors.
Meets with SPED 545.
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CURR 5430 - Reading Clinical Procedures I (Elementary) 4 Credits
Supervised diagnosis of reading problems; evaluation instruments; pertinent research; case study approach.Prerequisites: CURR 5410 or consent of instructor.
Meets with CURR 5431.
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CURR 5431 - Reading Clinic Procedures II (Secondary) 4 Credits
Supervised remediation of reading problems; methods and teaching materials; use of readability measures.Prerequisites: CURR 5410 or consent of instructor.
Meets with CURR 5430.
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CURR 5432 - Supervised Practicum in Reading: Elementary 3 Credits
For advanced students working toward reading certification at the elementary level. Supervised field placements focusing on the application of program planning components.Prerequisites: CURR 5410 and consent of instructor.
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CURR 5433 - Supervised Practicum in Reading: Secondary 3 Credits
For advanced students working toward reading certification at the secondary level. Supervised field placements focusing on the application of program components.Prerequisites: CURR 5410, CURR 5431, and consent of instructor.
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CURR 5440 - Selected Topics in Reading Education 1 to 6 Credits
Selected topics and issues in reading education will be explored in depth. Examples of special topics include: Introduction to Whole Language; Whole Language and Phonics Instruction; Reading, Writing, and Spelling Connections; and others as issues arise.Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
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CURR 5441 - Write Traits: Using Six Trait Models in the 21st Century 1 to 3 Credits
Learn the basics of 6-Trait Writing instruction and assessment including: effective assessment of student work, the link between writing traits and writing processes, and effective ways to teach revision. Extended Studies offering only.Will not apply toward a degree at UCCS.
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CURR 5462 - Elementary Literacy Methods 3 Credits
Elementary reading and writing literacy practice and strategies, methods, and materials with emphasis on Colorado Model Content Standards.Prerequisites: Acceptance in ALP program.
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CURR 5464 - Elementary Mathematics Methods 3 Credits
Elementary mathematics strategies to successfully implement mathematics instruction with emphasis on problem solving; thinking; and addressing Colorado Content Math Standards.Prerequisites: Acceptance into ALP program.
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CURR 5491 - Secondary English Methods 3 Credits
Secondary English Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in English and helps the students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards.Prerequisites: Only those admitted to and participating in ALP.
Meets with T ED 491 and T ED 591.
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CURR 5492 - Secondary Math Methods 3 Credits
Secondary Math Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in math and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards.Prerequisites: Only those admitted to and participating in ALP.
Meets with T ED 492 and T ED 592.
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CURR 5493 - Secondary Science Methods 3 Credits
Secondary Science Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in science and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards.Prerequisites: Only those students admitted to and participating in ALP.
Meets with T ED 493 and T ED 593.
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CURR 5494 - Secondary Social Studies Methods 3 Credits
Secondary Social Studies Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in social studies and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards.Prerequisites: Only those admitted to and participating in ALP.
Meets with T ED 494 and T ED 594.
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CURR 5495 - Secondary Spanish Methods 3 Credits
Secondary Spanish Methods gives an overview of instructional theory, methods, and materials in Spanish and helps students develop teaching strategies and address the Colorado model content standards.Prerequisites: Only those admitted to and participating in ALP.
Meets with T ED 495 and T ED 595.
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CURR 5501 - Exploring the Science Curriculum 3 Credits
Explores the curriculum, instructional strategies, and foundations for teaching science K-12. The course presents a variety of strategies for creating and implementing science curriculum. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to implement a holistic approach to science teaching that considers knowledge, process skills, scientific attitudes, and mandated standards.
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CURR 5502 - Developing Manipulative Materials for Science Teaching 3 Credits
Designed to enable teachers at all levels to develop manipulative science materials from easily available resources. Participants will develop and demonstrate materials for teaching science in a contemporary fashion on a limited budget.
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CURR 5503 - Integrating Reading and Science 3 Credits
Familiarizes teachers with contemporary practices in science and reading education. Particular emphasis is placed on integrating ﾓlearning-cycleﾔ procedures from science education with ﾓmarginal glossﾔ and other ﾓwhole languageﾔ techniques from reading education. Many activities with direct application to classroom practice will be presented.
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CURR 5504 - Topics in Teaching Science 1 to 4 Credits
Explores selected topics in science teaching. Topics will vary each time course is offered.Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
Meets with CURR 4504.
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CURR 5510 - Science and Environmental Education for Gifted Students 3 Credits
Designed for K-12 educators interested in developing their ability to work with gifted and talented students in science education and environmental education. The course emphasizes using and developing science resources for gifted and talented students. It also explores contemporary methodology for teaching science to gifted and talented students.Prerequisites: Teaching experience.
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CURR 5511 - Teaching Energy and Environment 3 Credits
Focuses on contemporary energy and environmental topics and issues. It is designed for elementary through secondary teachers. Emphasis is placed on clarifying environmental issues; showing relationships between energy, environment, and society.
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CURR 5512 - Energy and Environmental Activities. 3 Credits
Focuses on developing and utilizing activities, games, and role playing simulations in the area of energy, environment and conservation. This course is designed to enable classroom teachers at all levels to present and clarify various related concepts.
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CURR 5513 - Activities for Teaching Earth Science 2 Credits
Focuses on using and developing classroom activities for anyone teaching earth science topics. Most activities presented are adaptable from preschool through high school. The course will cover five main topics including: space, land, water, air, and the earth’s past.
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CURR 5514 - Activities for Teaching Weather 3 Credits
Provides many classroom activities demonstrating various aspects of weather and weather prediction. Topics include aspects of weather ranging from local up-slope caused by an ﾓAlbuquerque Lowﾔ to global warming. Activities presented will be applicable for elementary through high school grades.
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CURR 5520 - Activities for Teaching Physical Science 3 Credits
Designed for teachers at all levels and includes a wide variety of activities for teaching physical science concepts. Contemporary science teaching methods will be modeled to develop physical science concepts through manipulative and inquiry experiences.
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CURR 5521 - Activities for Teaching Electricity and Magnetism 2 Credits
Provides classroom activities involving electricity and magnetism for teachers. Activities are designed for use with materials easily available from local sources. The course covers a wide variety of activities ranging from simple interactions of magnets to generation of electricity.
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CURR 5522 - Teaching Cosmology—Explaining the Universe 3 Credits
Utilizes the PBS series “Stephen Hawking’s Universe” as a basis for presenting an overview of the universe from its theoretical origins to its ultimate demise. The course will focus on understanding the broad principles and incorporating cosmology into classroom instruction.Open to graduate students only.Prerequisites: Acceptance into Master’s Program.
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CURR 5530 - Cutting Edge Science for Cutting Edge Teachers 3 Credits
Focuses on the readings from contemporary journals, magazines, databases, etc. It will bring participants up-to-date with recent developments in science and technology. It allows teachers to explore current scientific information along with strategies for including new information in their science teaching from K-12.
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CURR 5540 - Earth Systems Science 3 Credits
This course for middle and high school teachers will include field work utilizing terrain and geological formations to compare and contrast Earth with other planets.
Meets with GES 539.
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CURR 5541 - Rocketry and Biology of Living in Space 3 Credits
This course explores the many facets of rocketry, including rocketry designing. This course also explores how humans deal with living in space.This course can only be used in the Science Curriculum degree.
Meets with ENGR 508.
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CURR 5542 - Biological and Physical Research 3 Credits
Search with the experts for the answers to how humans can expand beyond home to maximize the benefits from space exploration. Discover fundamental laws of nature. Learn how the human body functions in space.
Meets with BIOL 510.
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CURR 5543 - Astronomy Principles for the Classroom 3 Credits
Focus on NASA’s Enterprise for Space Science. Study of solar systems, galaxies, stars and sky identification and the physics of space. View the night sky at the Air Force Academy Observatory.
Meets with PHYS 501.
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CURR 5544 - Space Technologies for the Classroom 3 Credits
This course explores concepts such as fundamentals of orbital mechanics, satellite operations and global positioning systems.This course can only be used in Science Curriculum degree.
Meets with ENGR 507.
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CURR 5545 - Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: Space Law 3 Credits
Learn about history that blends fiction, science, international relations, economics and technology. Study the effects of human space flight. Discover space concepts and their helpful classroom applications.
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