Continuing Education Units now open to In-Service Teachers.
Departmental approval will be required prior to register. Please contact carolyn.platt@osucascades.edu for clearance.
CEU Courses for K-12
ART 516 Art for Teachers (4) A studio course covering basic art materials and techniques. Integrates aesthetics and art criticism, creating art, and the cultural and historical context of works of art for K-12.
TCE 572 Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisition for P-12 EDU (3) Explores the topics of the nature of languages, first and additional language acquisition, theoretical principles and rationale for English language learning and teaching in diverse K-12 contexts. Examines key issues in language acquisition, surveys major theoretical perspectives, and considers implications for classroom instruction in teaching English language learners.
TCE 573 Instructional Approaches for P-12 English language Learners (3) An analysis of current approaches and materials in working with English language learners. Class discussions, presentations, and activities examine and develop units of study, curriculum materials, and assessment strategies for teaching and assessing converstion, composition, literature, and culture of the first and additional languages, and for teaching content of other academic disciplines.
TCE 576 Language Policy and Issues in Bilingual/ELL Education (3) Presents issues related to local, state, and federal laws pertaining to educating English language learners. Involvement of parents, mainstream teachers and others who do not have ESOL or bilingual training in educating English language learners will be included. Additionally, discussions will include evaluating the historical, political, social/cultural, and linguistic issues involved in meeting the needs of students who are speakers of languages other than English. Resources for continuing professional development in the fields of second language instruction and bilingual education will be provided.
TCE 596 M/Technology for Teachers (1-8) One-credit odules that examine usage, application, and integration of technology in education and the workplace. 1) Internet and Web Tools. 2) Web Page Design Issues: Images and Color. 3) Web Page Development: Personal and Professional. 4) Power Point for Presentation in the Classroom and for Training. 5) Application of Technology and integration of internet and Web Tools for Teaching and Training . 6) Philosophy of Technology and Learning. 7) Windows for Teachers and Trainers. 8) Word Processing for Teachers and Trainers.
TCE 599 Linguistics for ELL/Bilingual Teachers (3) This course explores the relationship between first and second language acquisition, English phonology, orthography, phonics, morphology, and syntax in addition to teaching implications for the instruction of first and second languages in K-12 contexts. The course provides basic aspects of language study, particularly for ESOL and bilingual teachers, not only from a psycholinguistic perspective but also from a sociolinguistic perspective that focuses on how language choices are shaped by particular purposes, communicative intents, native and new cultures, and immediate contexts. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED
TCE 599 Contemporary Issues in Rural Education (2) Focuses on questions such as: What are the implications for rural America for the next twenty-five years? What can rural America do to reposition, reset, and formulate a doable strategy going forward? Could the rich history and roots of rural America portend a hidden potential for future success? What can we learn from such American greats as Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, Wendell Berry, Carl Sandburg, John Updike, Edward Hopper, and Aaron Copeland about the DNA of American rural character? This class will explore the history, the present, and more significantly, the future of America’s rural communities with a primary focus on
CSS 599 Special Topics in Crop Science and Soil Science (1-16) Technical knowledge and skills development courses offered in a wide array of course formats. Topics vary from term to term and year to year. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
CEU Courses Specifically for Early Childhood or Elementary Authorization Levels
Departmental approval will be required. Please contact jessica.buhrle@osucascades.edu for clearance.
TCE 560 Research in Learning (3) Allows the student, through application, to use their research in learning to better structure the classroom as a learning environment; strategies for transfer; essential skills, and cognitive, affective and psychomotor development.
CEU Courses Specifically for Middle and High School Authorization Levels
Registration approval for these courses is required. Please contact carolyn.platt@osucascades.edu for clearance.
TCE 507A Seminar in Teaching Language Arts (2) Investigates and explores the pedagogical and content knowledge issues confronting middle and high school teachers in Language Arts. Prior topics have included issues such as: 1) Strategic interaction with text; 2) Integrating technology into the Language Arts classroom; 3) Motivating and engaging students in today's diversified classrooms, 4) Balancing student skill development and standardized test achievement; and 5) Understanding standards and best practices for delivering Language Arts content while creating a classroom culture of successful learners. Topics vary by term.
TCE 507B Seminar in Teaching Social Studies (2) Introduces teachers to the job of being a social studies teacher and the issues that they must face to be effective in today’s classroom. The class will concentrate on teaching methods and pedagogical strategies, with emphasis on questioning strategies, ideas to plan and organize curriculum, and scenarios that may arise in the modern school in dealing with controversial issues.The course will concentrate on the legal guidelines and ramifications of controversial issues presented in class. Special emphasis will focus on religion, politics, foreign policy history and tools used today with emphasis on the Middle East. This course serves as a platform to investigate and explore the pedagogical and content knowledge issues confronting middle and high school teachers in Social Studies.
TCE 512 Psychology of Adolescents (3) Covers the research and influence of social, physical, psychomotor, intellectual, cognitive and peer relations as they relate to learning and development of the middle/secondary school student. Investigates the influence of peer groups and the environment as well as identifies at-risk youth.
TCE 520 Classroom Management and Discipline (3) Knowledge of disciline and classroom management techniques through examination of the literature and school observations. Explore factors that inluence student behavior, including those associated with social and/or multicultural student populations.
TCE 528 Using Assessment to Improve Instruction (3) Addresses using assessment data to design, refine, and revise curriculum, instruction, and assessment so that all students have an opportunity to make progress toward meeting standards.
TCE 545 Planning Curriculum Aligned to Standards (3) Prepares teachers to develop a yearlong curriculum that reflects level-appropriate instruction, aligned to curriculum frameworks, standards systems and assessments, and theory.
TCE 549 Teaching in a Differentiated and Diverse Classroom (3) Addresses the philosophical framework, strategies, and assessment of differentiation to meet the needs of all students in the classroom.
TCE 560 Research in Learning (3) Allows the student, through application, to use their research in learning to better structure the classroom as a learning environment; strategies for transfer; essential skills, and cognitive, affective and psychomotor development.
TCE 593 Reading and Writing in the Middle and Secondary School (3) Reading and writing methods that can be used by middle/secondary school teachers to individualize instruction, correct basic reading and writing skills in content area; promote learning and the use of reading materials as supplementary teaching materials.
Courses are offered various terms and times, please consult the current online schedule for availability.
