Course Descriptions


TED 9110: Principles & Practices of Teaching Reading  (Click here for more information)

This 3-credit hour, elementary only,  graduate-level course is an immersive and comprehensive course designed to delve into the critical aspect of word recognition within Scarborough's Reading Rope framework. This course focuses on providing educators with a deep understanding of phonological awareness, decoding, and sight recognition and its pivotal role in proficient reading. Participants will be equipped with a solid understanding of word recognition and be empowered to make informed instructional decisions and positively impact the reading proficiency of their students. 



TED 9100: Theories, Models, and Practices of Literacy (Click here for more information)

This 3-credit hour, elementary only, graduate-level course delves deeply into advanced strategies and instructional methodologies aimed at refining reading comprehension skills and fostering effective teaching practices. Integrating key theories such as Scarborough's Reading Rope and Nell Duke's Active View of Reading, the course explores multifaceted elements of reading, including background knowledge, vocabulary, morphological awareness, language structures, comprehension strategies, and more. This course aims to equip educators with the expertise and strategies necessary to create comprehensive, responsive, and effective reading instruction that caters to diverse learners, promoting deeper comprehension, critical thinking, and a genuine passion for reading.



TED 8610: Writing through the Curriculum

This 3-credit hour, elementary only,  graduate-level course is crafted to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to seamlessly integrate effective writing instruction throughout the K-5 curriculum. Participants will explore the Writing Rope model, a comprehensive framework encompassing critical thinking, syntax, text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting). Delve into each fundamental, gaining practical insights and strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom. Engage in collaborative learning experiences, discussions, and hands-on activities to empower students as confident and proficient writers. Embark on this transformative journey, where theory meets practical application, and educators emerge ready to elevate writing instruction in their classrooms.



TED 8430: Best Practice in Elementary Mathematics (Click here for more information)
This course is listed as TED 8430: School Curriculum Planning on UNO's registration

This 3-credit hour graduate course is designed to provide advanced degree candidates with an understanding of the theory, principles, and practices in mathematics utilized in Millard Public Schools K-5 classrooms. Particularly, this course will focus on the principles and practices of effective elementary mathematics curriculum planning and the teacher’s role in the development and implementation of reform mathematics curriculum. This course is designed for K-5 Millard Public Schools educators.



TED 8410: Improvement of Mathematics Instruction (Click here for more information)

This 3-credit hour graduate course (TED 8410) dives deeper into the theoretical foundations, instructional methodologies, and practical applications within the context of elementary mathematics education in Millard Public Schools. Participants will gain an extensive understanding of the theory, principles, and practices used in Millard Public Schools' K-5 mathematics classrooms. Emphasizing the enhancement of instructional strategies, this course will focus on refining educators' abilities to plan, implement, and assess elementary mathematics curriculum.



TED 8006: Special Methods in Mathematics

This 3-credit hour graduate course (TED 8006) delves into specialized methods tailored for elementary mathematics educators within Millard Public Schools. The course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical frameworks, instructional strategies, and hands-on applications vital for cultivating an effective and impactful K-5 mathematics learning environment. It extends beyond the foundational understanding of mathematics standards and curriculum, focusing on the pivotal roles of assessment, PLCs, and leadership in fostering academic excellence and continuous improvement. 



TED 8250: Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) (Click here for more information)

This 3-credit hour graduate course is designed for elementary and secondary teachers. This course studies assessment principles, effective practices, and classroom assessment processes throughout the curriculum. The research regarding formative assessment for learning is studied and applied classroom practices. 



TED 8160: EL Strategies for PK-12

This 3-credit hour graduate course is designed to enhance students' knowledge of PK-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) pedagogical and assessment strategies that address the needs of English Language Learners (ELs) in content area classrooms. As dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens, graduate candidates will be able to explore evidence-based pedagogical and assessment strategies to use in educational contexts serving ELs.



SPED 8816: Behavior Intervention and Supports (K-12)

This 3-hour graduate course introduces a variety of practical interventions that teachers may use to support the positive classroom behavior of all students within a tiered model. Universal, targeted, and individualized strategies are presented.



TED 8560: Technology for Diverse Learners (K-12)  (Click here for more information)

This 3-credit hour graduate course is designed for elementary and secondary teachers. The course will explore categories of diverse learners and how to effectively research and implement assistive technology, software, and tools to enhance their learning opportunities. Candidates will learn how to facilitate the use of instructional technology, pedagogy, and strategies to better meet the needs of diverse learners. With a focus on Universal Design for Learning paired with technology resources, candidates will become proficient in their ability to create learning activities that increase student learning outcomes. Throughout the course, candidates will be challenged as a leader to connect professionally, locally, and nationally to learn and share from professional peers. 



TED 8050: Data Driven Instruction (K-12)

This 3-credit hour graduate course provides students with hands-on experiences that model data-driven decision making to systematically enhance educational decision making from a base of carefully collected information.  This course will help students design their Capstone project.




TED 8700: Capstone (K-12)

This 3-credit hour graduate course is designed as a required, final capstone course for Elementary Education graduate students to be taken in the last nine hours of the Master of Science program. A grade of B or better must be received in TED 8700 to show satisfactory completion of the course and for program completion.