Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 19530
Summer 2007
1. Course number, name and credit hours
SEU 544
Effective Secondary Education Seminar
3 Credit Hours
2. Professor
Dr. Joseph S. Elias
Beekey Center Rm. 239
610 683-4762 office
610 298-3282 home
elias@kutztown.edu
3. Methods of Teaching:
Lecture-Discussion
Individual Projects
Group Projects
Literature Review
4. Course Requirements:
By means of research and discussion, students will be able to identify "state of
the art instructional theory" and determine the effectiveness of such theory to their
present teaching environment. Students will develop sensitivity to the various learning
styles of middle and high school students. Students will present lessons in the seminar
that focus on the implementation of instructional theory.
5. Evaluation/Grading System:
Students will be evaluated on their ability to effectively satisfy the stated course
requirements. ATTENDANCE is expected at all sessions. Effective participation in
seminar is required. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct
research in assigned tasks and to effectively communicate new information to the group.
Students are expected to contribute to the development of lessons based on participant
contributions as well as applied instructional theory.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 19530
Summer 2007
Seminars in professional education call for a free and open exchange of ideas. We are
here to educate one another. I strongly encourage your engaging in active discussions. I
would also encourage you to seek timely, relevant information on the topic. Your search
may involve any “reliable” source, including Internet websites, listservs, or newsgroups.
List of Topics:
 Teaching to Facilitate Progressive Schematization-The Four Movie Goers.
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Cognition/Behavioralism:
1. Tp Msg. #555 The Nature Of Learning
2. Tp Msg. #475 Mindfulness And Teaching
3. Tp Msg. #405 Student Learning And Intellectual Development
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Lesson Plans/Bloom’s Taxonomy/Testing
1. Tp Msg. #357 Inspiring Students
2. Tp Msg. #368 Tips On Sustaining A Positive Learning Environment
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Processes in subject matter
1. PROCESS LESSON DEVELOPMENT
2. Six Card Problem/Effective Problem Solving Techniques
3. Tp Msg. #450 Case Method Instruction Versus Lecture-Based Instruction
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Logical operations in subject matter
1. deductive reasoning in teaching and learning
 deductive instructional strategies
 model lesson plan
2. inductive reasoning in teaching and learning
 concept mapping
 inductive instructional strategies
 model lesson plan
3. abductive reasoning in teaching and learning
 case studies
 abductive reasoning design
 model lesson plan
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Teaching for Understanding:
1. Six Facets of Understanding.
2. Tp Msg. #489 Do The Students Understand What They Are Learning?
3. Tp Msg. #464 Teaching And Learning Styles - The Cultural Context
4. Tp Msg. # 387 Situating The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning
Methodologically
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Critical Thinking:
1. Tp Msg. #510 Rethinking Critical Thinking - Values And Attitudes
2. Tp Msg. #363 Education For Tomorrow: What Do Citizens Need To Know?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 19530
Summer 2007
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Ethics,
1.
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3.
Values, And Virtues In The Classroom
Tp Msg. #454 Embodying The Values We Teach
Tp Msg. #446 Creating Classroom Lessons On Ethical Inquiry
Tp Msg. #343 Teaching While Not Teaching
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Technology In Education
1. Tp Msg. #394 Is Technology A Friend or Foe of Learning
Show us your favorite lessons:
You will be required to teach lessons that call upon students to employ the following
skills.
1. Inductive reasoning
2. Deductive reasoning
3. Cooperative learning strategy
4. Concept Mapping
5. Case Study
6. Six card problem solving.
7. Technology lesson
8. Interactive web site lesson
Noll, James. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Education. 13th Ed.
McGraw-Hill Publishing. Dubuque, Iowa. 2005
Tomorrow’s Professor: A Stanford University List Serve.
VARK- A Guide To Learning Styles.
Phi Delta Kappa. Reflective Teaching Lessons. 1999.