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Each course meets for one week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A course project is due two weeks following the conclusion of each course. Three semester hours of graduate credit are awarded for the successful completion of each course. The student is responsible for arranging all meals during the course.

EDUC 5533 Methods and Materials of Teaching Intellectually Gifted
A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of curricular experiences for gifted and talented students. Examines instructional models to encourage a critical understanding of how principles and practical procedures are set forth in teaching models.

EDUC 5553 Educating Gifted and Talented Learners
An introduction to the field of gifted education including a history of gifted education, theories of intelligence, definitions of giftedness, methods of identification and a variety of programming options in the conventional classroom/school settings. Practical aspects include the development of IEPs, learning styles assessments, interest assessments, and management plans.

EDUC 5613 Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Handling (Project TEACH)
Manage your classroom more effectively and improve your communication with students, parents, and others. Master twelve verbal skills in the following areas: asking questions, expressing support and approval, solving problems, building team spirit, and solving problems.

EDUC 5653 Teaching Through Learning Channels
Learn how to use brain-compatible, multisensory teaching strategies to address students' natural learning preferences. Experience a variety of teaching methods that incorporate all sensory, perceptual, and organizational styles.

EDUC 5673 Keys to Motivation
This course is designed to provide educators with a framework for creating a motivating environment for all students, and to understand that motivation is an enormously complex issue that can be addressed in classroom situations using encouragement, leadership, and student grouping strategies.

EDUC 5713 Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms (MAGIC)
Gain first-hand experience designing interesting lessons by participating in over 60 engaging activities. Unlock your own creativity as you develop lessons that motivate students. Use specific criteria to assess activities for maximum impact.

EDUC 5773 Successful Teaching for Acceptance of Responsibility
This course is designed to help experienced and beginning K-12 educators create a classroom environment in which responsible behavior is modeled, taught, and supported. Participants will explore the underlying causes of irresponsible behavior and learn specific strategies associated with four instructional approaches that empower students to be self-directed, responsible learners: helping students develop personal power, helping students use effective mental models, teaching students appropriate behaviors, and developing skills for positive student confrontation.

EDUC 5783 Classroom Management: Orchestrating a Community of Learners

Designed to equip educators concepts and strategies for orchestrating classroom life to enhance learning. Addresses the following areas: the physical environment, rules and routines, flow of instruction, reinforcement for desired student behaviors, a hierarchy of consequences for student misbehaviors, parent involvement, and teacher resilience.

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