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Mathematics and Science Education Department

South Tower, Room 4007
3424 S. State Street,
Chicago, IL 60616
312.567.3661

Contact:
Norman G. Lederman

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM:

The Department of Mathematics and Science Education has programs leading to Illinois State Certification in Secondary mathematics (grades 6-12) and Secondary Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics (grades 6-12). These 21 credit hour programs may be completed as electives during the completion of any academic major at IIT.

For additional information about your specific program and concerns, please contact Norman Lederman by email at ledermann@iit.edu or by phone at (312) 567-3658.

The Standard High School Certificate may be issued to graduates with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college, who have successfully completed required certification examinations and presented certified evidence of earned credits as follows:

Sophomore year
Analysis of Classrooms (Practicum and Seminar)	3 credit hours
Curriculum/Foundations	3 credit hours

Junior year
Instructional Methods/Strategies I	3 credit hours
Inquiry/IPRO Seminar	1 credit hour
Informal Education Practicum and Seminar	3 credit hours

Senior year
Instructional Methods/Strategies II	3 credit hours
Professional Internship	6 credit hours

Total	22 credit hours

IIT PRESERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This new program has been approved by Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis of Classrooms (Practicum and Seminar): MSED 200 2-5-3 (C)
Description: This course includes a two-hour seminar on campus each week along with approximately five hours per week in an area school. This is an introductory course that provides students background in learning theory, motivation theory, classroom management, aspects of effective teaching, critical classroom variables, and the school as a system.

Curriculum/Foundations: MSED 250 3-0-3 (C)
Description: This lecture/discussion course focuses on history/sociology of education, rationales and goals of current reform efforts, curriculum design, development, and curriculum analysis.

Instructional Methods/Strategies I: MSED 300 3-0-3 (C)
Description: Discussion/laboratory oriented course that focuses on instructional planning, implementation considerations of various teaching n methods, and development of instructional activities. Students are also provided with opportunities to practice instructional skills in peer teaching lessons. Prerequisites: MSED 200, 250.

Inquiry/IPRO Seminar: MSED 320 1-0-1 (C)
Description: Seminar taken concurrently with IPRO course (preferably second IPRO) and provides students with opportunities for reflection on aspects of inquiry/problem solving, and nature of science/mathematics. Provides background for student development of instructional materials focusing on inquiry/problem solving and nature of science/mathematics. Prerequisites: MSED 200, 250.

Informal Education Practicum and Seminar: MSED 350 2-5-3 (C)
Description: Students spend approximately five hours per week in an informal education venue (e.g., museum, aquarium, zoo) along with a two-hour on-campus course per week. This course will help students develop an understanding of the roles informal institutions can plan in math/science achievement and the ability to develop instructional materials that capitalize on these community resources. Prerequisites: MSED 200, 250.

Instructional Methods/Strategies II: MSED 400 3-0-3 (C)
Description: Follow-up course to Instructional Methods/Strategies I with a strong focus in various advanced instructional models such as inductive, deductive, synectics, inquiry role development, and cooperative learning. Students will have several opportunities to practice instructional models in peer teaching lessons. Prerequisites: MSED 300, 320, 350. Corequisites: MSED 320, 350.

Professional Internship: MSED 450 0-40-3 (C)
Description: Capstone experience in which students assume continuous teaching responsibilities in at least three classes in an area school. Students will spend a full semester in the area school under the supervision of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. Prerequisites: MSED 300, 320, 350.