ANT 110-946
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

A course in the concept of culture, how cultural processes work, variation in cultural practices, the method of cross-cultural comparison and culture change. (LAC,gtP)

BIO 509-612
Advanced Placement Biology (2)

Consent of instructor. Topics in biological sciences and pedagogy related to establishment and maintenance of a biology advanced placement program. S/U graded.

Check out the Advanced Placement Website for more information.

CH 500-600
Stress Management (3 cr)

CHEM 509-613
Advanced Placement Chemistry (2 cr)

Topics in chemistry content and pedagogy appropriate to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program in chemistry. S/U graded.

Check out the Advanced Placement Website for more information.

DANCE 508-610
Using Movement in Interdisciplinary Academic Learning (1 cr)

Syllabus
Emphasis in class is on teaching academic concepts through movement. Participants learn how to create and tailor movement experiences appropriate for communicating specific ideas and content to students. A Multiple Intelligences approach to teaching is demonstrated throughout the class, along with Active Learning teaching strategies. Inventive dances taught to elementary and middle school students will be demonstrated. 
Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher may be admitted to 500 level courses but should call OES at 1-800-232-1749 or stop by Michener L50 to register in order for OES to verify the information. (2008-09 UNC catalog, pg. 58)

EDSE 508
Vocabulary Interventions for Struggling Students (2 cr)

ENG 508-940
Grammar and Student Writing
Tentative Syllabus

Faculty: Ben Varner

IDLA-ENGLISH STUDENT MAJORS CANNOT ENROLL.

This online course is one in which teachers or prospective teachers of language arts will study relationships among grammar, punctuation, and student compositions. The discussion will involve listserv activity, bulletin board posting, and possible synchronous conversation. There will be a culminating workshop paper.

Juniors and Seniors with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher may be admitted to 500 level courses but should call OES at 1-800-232-1749 or stop by Michener L50 to register in order for OES to verify the information. (2007-08 UNC catalog, pg. 57)

ENG 510-614
Advanced Placement English Language (2 cr)

A course designed to provide content and pedagogical information related to the teaching of writing and literature in the secondary school English advanced placement program. S/U graded.

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ENST 509-615
Advanced Placement Environmental Science (2 cr)

Topics in Environmental Sciences/Studies and pedagogy related to establishment and maintenance of an environmental science advanced placement program. S/U graded.

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GEOG 509-616
Advanced Placement Human Geography (2 cr)

Graduates only. Intensive course for teachers planning to teach or currently teaching AP Human Geography. Topics include both content and pedagogy for establishment, development and maintenance of an AP program. S/U graded.

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HIST 535-617
Advanced Placement U.S. History (2 cr)

Intensive course in United States historiography and interpretation, designed for secondary school teachers teaching advanced placement courses in United States history. Includes writing of model syllabi and extensive historical analysis. S/U graded.

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ID 513-618
Advanced Placement US Government and Politics (2 cr)

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LIB 150-946
Introduction to Undergraduate Research (1 cr)
Syllabus

An information literate person knows how to locate, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources.  This one-credit hour course will introduce effective research techniques designed to increase the student’s ability to focus on information needs and retrieve and analyze information from both traditional print and electronic library materials.  Upon successful completion of the course the student will have mastered basic research techniques and methodologies that will serve him or her throughout their college studies.

MED 509-619
Advanced Placement Calculus AB (2 cr)

Topics in calculus and pedagogical information related to establishing and maintaining a calculus advanced placement program. S/U graded.

Check out the Advanced Placement Website for more information.

MED 510-620
Advanced Placement Statistics (2 cr)

Topics in the content and pedagogy related to teaching and maintaining an Advanced Placement Statistics program. S/U graded.

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MUS 508-622 and MUS 508-623
Orff Schulwerk Training Program Level IA/IB 2009 (4 cr)
Workshop Brochure

Tentative Syllabus IA and IB

The student will focus on the components of the Orff Schulwerk Teaching Process  with its inherent implications for teaching in the elementary musical classroom.

MUS 508-624 and MUS 508-625
Orff Schulwerk Training Program Level IIA/IIB 2009 (4 cr)
Workshop Brochure

Tentative Syllabus IIA and IIB

The student will focus on the components of the Orff Schulwerk Teaching Process with its inherent implications for teaching in the musical classroom (Elementary – Middle).

NURS 520-944
Clinical Instruction in Nursing (3 cr)

PSY 513-607
Critical Multicultural Education for Social Action (3 cr)

Tentative Syllabus

Focus on participant’s commitment to self-critical reflection on their educational aims and values but also on social matters requiring collective or common action if they are to be satisfactorily resolved.

Please contact the teacher for more information. Jan Ferrari at janferrari@comcast.net

SCED 535-953
Context-Based Conceptual Chemistry (3)

Tentative Syllabus

The emphasis of this course is on how to teach chemistry concepts within the context of the kitchen, medicine cabinet, household cleaning, and the garden.  Prerequisite:  CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 or equivalent. No credit for Chemistry M.S. or Chemical Education Ph.D.

* Online synchronous discussions: June 29-July 24 (Tues & Thurs) from 4-7pm

SCED 562
Principles and Teaching of Cell Biology (3cr)

This course is an in-depth study of cell biology.  Emphasis will be placed on cell structure, cell signaling/regulation, and cellular division/growth.  In addition, students will explore effective teaching strategies to facilitate the learning of cell biology at secondary school level.

SCED 578-637
K-12 Science Inquiry (3 cr)

Tentative Syllabus

This graduate course will explore and define the elements of inquiry in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary science education from the perspective of pedagogical strategies for teaching with inquiry, the ability to do inquiry, and inquiry as an aspect of science content.  Current research literature, state and national science education standards, and science-reform documents will be used to inform discussions and in-class/online engagements. 

SOC 100-947
Principles of Sociology (3 cr)

Tentative Syllabus

Overview of basic theories, methods, concepts and issues central to the discipline of scoiology. Examine the relationship between social behavior and society. (LAC, gtP)

SPAN 101-941
Elementary Spanish I (5 cr) (LAC)

Faculty: Carrie Main

Syllabus

A headset with microphone is required for listening and speaking activities (~$15)
First part of a two semester sequence emphasizing the development of a functional proficiency in the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

SPAN 102-942
Elementary Spanish II (5 cr) (LAC)

Faculty: Carrie Main

Syllabus

A headset with microphone is required for listening and speaking activities (~$15)
Prerequisite: Span 101 or equivalent. A continuation of Span 101.

SPAN 510-621
Advanced Placement Spanish Language (2 cr)

A course designed to provide content and pedagogical information related to the teaching of grammar and literature in the secondary school Spanish advanced placement program.

Check out the Advanced Placement Website for more information.