Graduate Student Teaching Certificate
Electives List
Possible Electives:
| AgEds | 502 | Methods of Teaching in Agricultural Sciences/Agribusiness |
| 520 | Instructional Methods for Teaching in Agricultural Education. | |
| 524 | Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education. | |
| 538 | Adult and Post-Secondary Education in Agriculture. | |
| An S | 497 | Undergraduate Teaching Experiences in Animal Science |
| Art | 511 | Seminar in Teaching |
| C I | 501 | Foundations of Instructional Technology. |
| 502 | Design and Development of Media. | |
| 503 | Theories of Designing Effective Learning and Teaching Environments. | |
| 504 | Managing and Evaluating Instructional Technology Programs. | |
| 505 | Introduction to Using Technology in Learning and Teaching. | |
| 506 | Multicultural Gender Fair Education in Curriculum Development and Instruction. | |
| 507 | Principles and Practices of Flexible and Distance Learning. | |
| 516 | Antiracist Curriculum Development and Implementation. | |
| 533 | Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation. | |
| Chem | 555 | Chemical Pedagogy. |
| Engl | 500 | Proseminar: Teaching English Composition |
| 503 | Teaching Composition: Theory and Research | |
| 504 | Teaching Business and Technical Writing | |
| 518 | Teaching English as a Second Language: Methods and Materials | |
| 521 | Teaching of Literature and the Literature Curriculum | |
| 525 | Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative Speakers of English | |
| 526 | Computer-Assisted Language Learning | |
| 558 | Teaching Creative Writing | |
| 559 | Creative Writing Teaching Internship | |
| 603 | Advanced Pedagogy in Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Research | |
| FCEdS | 508 | Models for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences |
| FLL | 587X | Teaching World Languages Today |
| HD FS | 691 | Internship |
| Hg Ed | 504 | Higher Education in the United States. |
| 550 | Teaching, Learning and Leadership | |
| 561 | College Teaching | |
| 562 | Curriculum Development in Colleges | |
| 577 | Campus Environments and Cultures | |
| 578 | Students in American Higher Education | |
| 580 | Current Topics in Community | |
| 582 | The Comprehensive Community College. | |
| 666 | Academic Issues and Cultures. | |
| Hist | 585 | Teaching Methods |
| HRI | 675 | HRIM Teaching Experience |
| I TEC | 504 | Studies in the Foundations of American Education. |
| 581 | Philosophy of Education. | |
| 584 | Classics of Educational Philosophy. | |
| 585 | Comparative Education: Traditions | |
| 602 | Social and Philosophical Issues in Education | |
| Jl MC | 598 | Seminars in Mass Communication |
| Math | 543 | Topics in Mathematics Education |
| Music | 593 | Workshops |
| Phil | 545X | Teaching Bioethics |
| 548X | Summer Bioethics Workshop for Teachers | |
| Phys | 501 | Oral Communication of Physics Seminar |
| Psych | 533 | Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation |
| Psych | 633 | Teaching of Psychology |
| ResEv | 560 | Assessing Student Learning. |
| Sp Cm | 513 | Proseminar: Teaching Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
| TSM | 652 | Program and Learner Evaluation |
| 657 | Curriculum Development in Industrial Technology | |
| VetPath | 530X | Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Medical Education |
AgEds 502. Methods of Teaching in Agricultural Sciences/Agribusiness . (Dual-listed with 402.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 401. Topics include principles of teaching and learning, individualized and group methods, application of learning, instructional management, special populations, and evaluation.
AgEds 520. Instructional Methods for Teaching in Agricultural Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2006. Prereq: Graduate classification. Preparation of graduate students to become college or university instructors. Addresses the principles of teaching and learning as they influence teaching activities; psychological aspects of learning, developing teaching plans; laboratory teaching; evaluating student learning; motivating students; examining personal teaching behaviors that influence learning, and choosing appropriate teaching methods.
AgEds 524. Program Development and Evaluation in Agricultural and Extension Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Theories and practice of program planning for nonformal education. Addresses use of program logic modeling and considers critical theories of planning to address power and interests in program development, needs assessment, and evaluation.
AgEds 538. Adult and Post-Secondary Education in Agriculture. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2006. Prereq: Graduate classification. Theory and practice of adult learning and the delivery of formal and non-formal programming for agriculturally related audiences. Why and how adults learn differently than children. Leading instruction from the point of learners first. Reviews thinking, whole brain concepts, domains, styles, and levels of learning.
An S 497. Undergraduate Teaching Experiences in Animal Science . Cr. 1 to 2. May be repeated 4 times for credit. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. A maximum of 4 credits may be applied toward graduation. Development of oral and written communication skills of technical concepts in animal science. Emphasis on organizational skills, conducting activities and interpersonal communication skills. Responsibilities in a class under direct supervision of a faculty member.
Art 511. Seminar in Teaching . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007. Prereq: Graduate classification. Readings and discussion of university level design education issues; studio/classroom observation; development of a teaching philosophy; lesson planning and presentation.
C I 501. Foundations of Instructional Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification. Educational philosophies and theories of instructional technology. Application of research to the production and use of instructional technology for learning and teaching. Equipment operation.
C I 502. Design and Development of Media. Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 501; graduate classification. Emphasizes the principles of the design and production of instructional media. Focuses on the visual development and the creation of various traditional media and emerging technologies. Provides laboratory experiences in the production of several instructional media.
C I 503. Theories of Designing Effective Learning and Teaching Environments. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 501. Introduction to theories and models of instructional design. Examination of and practical experience with models based on objectivist and constructivist frameworks.
C I 504. Managing and Evaluating Instructional Technology Programs. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification, 501. Principles and procedures for program review, assessment, and analysis of media/ technology programs in education and corporate settings. Management theories and methods for planning, organizing, influencing, and operating the services in technology organizations. Includes facilities planning, promotion, and public relations. Principles of staff training, proposal development, and legal issues related to media/technology support services.
C I 505. Introduction to Using Technology in Learning and Teaching. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification. Teaching and learning using computers. Selection and evaluation of software and hardware for teaching and learning. Research on computers. Tool software. Telecommunications. Trends in computer-based instruction.
C I 506. Multicultural Gender Fair Education in Curriculum Development and Instruction. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 6 graduate credits in education. Theories, legal bases, and principles of multicultural gender fair education. Pluralism and contributing cultures in the United States; presence and contributions of cultural group diversity with implications for educational programs, curriculum development, classroom instruction, materials utilization and development; problems and issues, strategies and techniques; inquiry and research on multicultural gender fair education issues.
C I 507. Principles and Practices of Flexible and Distance Learning. (Dual-listed with 407.) (2-2) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: 501, convenient access to the Web. This course will be offered in flexible and distance learning (FDL) modes, mainly utilizing telecommunications including the Internet. Review of FDL cases in a variety of contexts and pedagogic styles, plus research into relevant topics. Identification of underlying principles and frameworks for best practice in this field.
C I 516. Antiracist Curriculum Development and Implementation. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: 9 credits in education. Introduction to historical, sociological, philosophical and pedagogical foundations of antiracist/ multicultural education. Examination of causes of racism, other forms of discrimination, and inter-group conflict from different theoretical perspectives and experiential exercises.
C I 533. Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation. (Same as Psych 533.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: 333 or teacher licensure. Learning, cognition, and motivation in educational/ training settings, instructional theory and models, individual differences and instructional process.
Chem 555. Chemical Pedagogy. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 2007. Methods of instruction, strategies and techniques for effective teaching and learning along with practice teaching in undergraduate chemistry recitation and laboratory courses. Cooperative learning, guided-inquiry, learning cycles, conceptual change, models and modeling, concept maps, visualization, computer simulations, web-based delivery systems, and learning theories.
Engl 500. Proseminar: Teaching English Composition . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Required of all new English teaching assistants. Introduction to the teaching of First-Year Composition (FYC). Foundational and relevant newer composition theory and pedagogical methods related to FYC objectives and their classroom enactment, including development of assignments and supporting activities, and evaluation of student projects.
Engl 503. Teaching Composition: Theory and Research . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007. Prereq: 6 credits in English. Consideration of current pedagogic theories and research in composition/rhetoric.
Engl 504. Teaching Business and Technical Writing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2006. Prereq: 302, 309 or 314. Theory and practice of teaching college courses in business and technical writing. Some consideration of in-service writing courses for business and government. Emphasis on applicable communication and composition theory, curriculum planning, assignment design, materials development.
Engl 518. Teaching English as a Second Language Methods and Materials. (Same as Ling 518.) (3- 0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics. Issues in methods, techniques, materials, curriculum design, and evaluation for all levels of ESL instruction. Practical application including group and individual projects.
Engl 521. Teaching of Literature and the Literature Curriculum . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2006. Prereq: 6 credits in literature. Examination of the roles of the literary work, reader, and teacher in literary study. Responses to literature. Place of literature in language arts. Study and development of curriculum materials for middle school, high school, and college levels of instruction.
Engl 525. Methods in Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to Nonnative Speakers of English. (Same as Ling 525.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007. Prereq: 511 or an introductory course in linguistics. Theoretical and practical issues and techniques in the teaching of second language pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills to diverse student populations. Topics will be relevant to those intending to teach in various situations, including K-12 and adult learners in academic, professional, and vocational programs.
Engl 526. Computer-Assisted Language Learning. (Same as Ling 526.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 511 and 513 or equivalent. Theory, research, and practice in computer use for teaching non-native speakers of English. Methods for planning and evaluating computer-based learning activities.
Engl 558. Teaching Creative Writing . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. Pedagogical approaches that are effective for grade-school through adult-education creative writing teaching. Writing exercises, workshops, text evaluation, and visits from creative writers.
Engl 559. Creative Writing Teaching Internship . Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in 558, permission of participating instructors. Students assist in an introductory creative writing class. Some supervised teaching but mainly evaluation of submissions and individual conferences. Requirements and grades determined by participating instructors.
Engl 603. Advanced Pedagogy in Rhetoric and Composition: Theory and Research . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2006. Prereq: 503 or 504. Exploration of relationships between theory and practice in current pedagogy. Examination of poststructuralist theories and their impact on current pedagogical practice. Participation in pedagogical research and theory building.
FLL 587X. Teaching World Languages Today. Cr. 3. Allen. Study of recent innovation in the field of world (foreign) language instruction. Creation of instructional lessons based on content standards, performance guidelines, and integrated performance assessments. Strategies for integrating technology in world (foreign) language instruction. Development of authentic assessments. Integration of culture and grammar in communication language approaches.
FCEdS 508. Models for Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences . (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007. Prereq: 6 credits in family and consumer sciences. Selecting teaching strategies and instructional materials based on theories of learning and human development that reflect a professional philosophy of family and consumer sciences. Application to formal and nonformal educational settings with diverse audiences.
HD FS 691. Internship . Cr. arr. May be repeated. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only. Supervised practice and experience in the following specified areas: A. College Teaching
Hg Ed 504. Higher Education in the United States. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Historical development of higher education; diversity, functions, and philosophies of colleges and universities; federal and state roles; review of general, liberal, technical, graduate, and professional education.
Hg Ed 550. Teaching, Learning and Leadership . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Teacher licensure. Current issues and practices in community college teaching and learning, and the roles and responsibilities of teachers as leaders.
Hg Ed 561. College Teaching . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 6 graduate credits. This course will review educational theories, methods and strategies for the improvement of college instruction. It seeks to assist potential college instructors in developing knowledge of protocol, assessment, and the scholarship and art of teaching. This course will emphasize the unique challenge of college teaching in a changing student population environment .
Hg Ed 562. Curriculum Development in Colleges . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. Modes of curriculum design, development, and change in colleges. Development of curricular leadership and evaluation strategies.
Hg Ed 577. Campus Environments and Cultures . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program. Study of the impact of the college environment on students. Ability to use environmental theory to create positive learning situations for students.
Hg Ed 578. Students in American Higher Education . (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Admission to Higher Education Program. Study of the relationship between college students and characteristics from 1950 to the present. Traditional assumptions about the impact of higher education on students will be reviewed and challenged. Campus issues and concerns relative to commuters and residential life will be discussed. Participants will analyze institutional responses to students through college missions, organizational development, structure, core curriculum and retention.
Hg Ed 580. Current Topics in Community (1-3) Cr. 1 to 3. Prereq: Graduate classification Current issues and new directions in community education. Topics developed to the specific colleges. For off-campus.
Hg Ed 582.The Comprehensive Community College. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification The community college as a unique social and institution: its history, philosophy, functions, programs, faculty and student characteristics, organization and finance, trends, and issues. Reviews research and exemplary community college internationally, nationally, and in Iowa.
Hg Ed 666.Academic Issues and Cultures. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 504. This course will examine institutional culture and issues in higher education focusing on the roles and responsibilities
Hist 585. Teaching Methods . Cr. 1 to 2 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics vary each time offered. C. Implementing Teaching Techniques
HRI 675. HRIM Teaching Experience . Cr. 1-2. F.S. Prereq: Accepted in FLM PhD program. Development of objectives, teaching methods and materials, and test items for selected topics. Implementation in an HRIM course.
I TEC 504. Studies in the Foundations of American Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Admission to graduate licensure program in teacher education or permission of instructor. An exploration of the social, historical, and philosophical context of American education today. Emphasis is given to reflection on the varying perspectives on the goals of schooling, roles of teachers, curricular and pedagogical issues, and educational policy and reform proposals.
I TEC 581. Philosophy of Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. The bases of American educational theory and practice. Philosophical analysis of the viewpoints on education of selected individuals and groups.
I TEC 584. Classics of Educational Philosophy. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. Intensive study of influential statements of educational purpose, organization, curriculum, practice, and problems in the development of Western education.
I TEC 585. Comparative Education: Traditions . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Graduate classification. Analysis of the cultural traditions of education outside the United States. Emphasis is given to an examination of the principles upon which selected national educational systems have been built. Special attention often given to non-European traditions.
I TEC 602. Social and Philosophical Issues in Education . (3-0) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. A study in depth of selected educational issues, movements, or problems in American education.
Jl MC 598. Seminars in Mass Communication . Cr. 1 to 3 each. L. Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication
Math 543. Topics in Mathematics Education . (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Teaching a mathematics course. Selected topics in collegiate mathematics education including cooperative learning, instructional use of technology, writing in mathematics, and cognitive learning theories. Research studies, exemplar practices, and trends in mathematics education.
Music 593. Workshops . Cr. var. each time taken. A. Foundations of Music Learning D. Instrumental Teaching Techniques E. Research in Music Education.
Phil 545X. Teaching Bioethics. Cr. 1. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics include moral theory, argument analysis, pedagogical issues in teaching bioethics, and substantive current issues in bioethics.
Phil 548X. Summer Bioethics Workshop for Teachers. Cr. 1. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics include moral theory, pedagogical issues in teaching bioethics, and substantive current issues in bioethics.
Phys 501. Oral Communication of Physics Seminar . (2-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. Practice in communication of physics and astronomy in typical college classroom settings and professional meetings. Skills emphasized include selection of physical examples and analogies, presentation styles of topics, scientific dialogue, organization of physics topics, and classroom technique. The teaching proficiency of each student is evaluated in detail. For graduate physics majors only. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Psych 533. Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation . (Same as C I 533.) See Curriculum and Instruction.
Psych 633. Teaching of Psychology . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Enrollment in degree program in psychology, completion of at least 1 year of graduate study, permission of instructor. Orientation to teaching of psychology at college level: academic issues and problems, instructional and evaluative techniques.
ResEv 560. Assessing Student Learning. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 550 or basic statistical skills. The purpose and techniques of formal and informal classroom assessment; rubrics, performance assessment, portfolios, paper and pencil tests, communicating assessment findings; emphasis on both theory and practical applications.
Sp Cm 513. Proseminar: Teaching Fundamentals of Public Speaking . (0-2) Cr. 1. F. Required of all new Speech Communication 212 teaching assistants. Introduction to the teaching of public speaking. Support and supervision of teaching assistants of Sp Cm 212. Discussion of lesson planning, teaching methods, development of speaking assignments, and evaluation of student speaking.
TSM 652. Program and Learner Evaluation . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Stat 401 or equivalent. Techniques for evaluating learners, facilities, programs, and staff utilizing theories for developing measurement instruments. Outcomes assessment is emphasized.
TSM 657. Curriculum Development in Industrial Technology . (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Basic concepts, trends, practices, and factors influencing curriculum development, techniques, organization and procedures. Emphasis will be given to program/course of study and training plan development.
Vet Path 530X. Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Medical Education. Cr. 3. Study of principles of teaching and learning as they relate to veterinary medical education. Subtopics will include 1. Theories of learning, 2. Analyzing content/learners/context, 3. Identifying goals, 4. Identifying appropriate instructional strategies (specific to medical education), 5. Matching assessment processes to goals and strategies, 6. Common curricular approaches and decision-making processes in medical education, 7. The scholarship of teaching and learning for veterinary medical educators.
