MIC Course Descriptions

 Listed are the core courses for the MIC program within the College of Education.

EDC 616 THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (3) The purpose of this course is to provide middle school teachers with an in depth analysis of the characteristics of effective middle school facilities. An examination of current curricular models, issues, trends, and exemplary middle schools will comprise the primary focus of this course.
Prereq: EDC 615 or consent of instructor.

EDC 631 MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (0-3) Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning mathematics and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the TEP and the M.A./M.S. in Education (Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education.

EDC 632 SOCIAL STUDIES PEDAGOGY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (0-3) Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning social studies and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and the M.A./M.S. (Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education.)

EDC 633 BUSINESS PEDAGOGY IN THESECONDARY SCHOOL (0-3) Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning business and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory 3-6 hours peer week. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and the M.A./M.S.(Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education.)

EDC 634 SCIENCE PEDAGOGY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (0-3) Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning science and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including educational technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and the M.A./M.S. in Education (Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education.)

EDC 635 ENGLISH PEDAGOGY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (0-3) Through campus and school-based experiences, students will learn how to engage young people in learning English and how to make decisions about planning instruction and develop assessment based on a sound knowledge base for applying content, materials, and methods (including instructional technology) appropriate for high school students. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, 1-3 hours; laboratory, 3-6 hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and the M.A./M.S. in Education. (Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education)

EDC 636 METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE K-12 (0-3) The course provides training in teaching and managing instruction in second languages, modern and classical, grades K-12. It anticipates and integrates the objectives, content and performance outcomes of the Field Experience course and the Student Teaching Experience. Topics include: the history and issues of foreign language education in the United States; current trends and research in language acquisition, learning, and teaching; proficiency-based models of instruction and assessment compatible with national standards and Kentucky Education Reform framework; selection and development of curriculum materials; the integration of technology; curriculum development; school reform, peer assistance, and advocacy. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or Kentucky State Teacher Certification in Foreign Languages or in English as a Second Language.

EDC 645 (syllabi available)

EDC 745 INTERDISCIPLINARY INSTRUCTION FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL offered by a faculty team

EDC 746 SUBJECT AREA INSTRUCTION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (0-9) Students will teach in their subject areas in the schools full time, meet regularly to discuss teaching effectiveness and strategies for improvement and develop their professional portfolios. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture, 3-9 hours; laboratory, 6-18 hours per week. Prereq: The appropriate methods course in the subject area (EDC 631, 632, 634 or 635). Admission to the TEP and the M.A./M.S. in Education (Initial Certification Option-Secondary Education).

For information about MIC courses, contact:

Dr. Mary Shake  
Director of Graduate Studies 
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
305 Dickey Hall 
University of Kentucky 
Lexington, KY 40506-0017 
e-mail: mcshak1@uky.edu 
telephone: 859-257-4896