School of Education at Johns Hopkins University - Graduate Education Programs:


Secondary Education

Elementary Education

Number of Credits Required: 39

3 credits from among the following (depending on program option), including an elective in the 810.6XX range, or one of the following two courses:

Secondary Education

Number of Credits Required: 39

6 credits from among the following (depending on program option), including an elective in the 810.6XX range, or one of the following two courses:

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Note: 810.648 Supervised Internship and Seminar in ESOL must be taken for 6 credits.

3 credits from among the following (depending on program option), including an elective in the 810.6XX range, or the following course:

 

  • 810.602 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in School Settings

    Students consider the philosophical, historical, and psychological foundations for elementary and secondary school curriculum and explore the linkages between assessment-based curriculum and instructional strategies. After examining the scope and sequence of the K-12 curriculum, students evaluate options presented in various school reform plans and contemporary research findings in effective schools and effective instruction. (3 credits) (3 credits)

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  • 871.502 Educational Alternatives for Students with Special Needs

    Designed especially for general educators, counselors, supervisors, and administrators, this course examines differentiated instruction for students with special needs in general education schools and classrooms. Participants review the legal foundations and requirements of special education and the collaborative role of general and special educators in the implementation of individualized educational programs in general education classrooms. (3 credits)

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  • 884.508 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Area, Part I

    Students in this course learn methods for developing effective reading skills and strategies that lead to student academic achievement. The course emphasizes teaching reading strategies for secondary students that can be applied across the content areas. Emphasis is placed on advanced vocabulary learning, reading comprehension, study skills, and critical reading. Participants in the class also explore strategies for differentiating instruction to address the wide range of reading abilities and cultural experiences found in classrooms. (3 credits)

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  • 884.510 Methods of Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Area, Part II

    Participants extend the methodology learned in Content Reading I to include applications in the classroom, with connections to assessment and informal diagnostic work done by content classroom teachers. Development of a classroom learning community, uniting theoretical, diagnostic, and instructional structures with carefully selected materials, is the goal of this course. Additionally, participants extend skill building related to reading across other language areas, such as writing, speaking, and listening, and throughout content areas. Discussion includes adult literacy, ESOL and reading in content classrooms, and organizational/study skills in preparation for employment and higher education. (3 credits)

    Prerequisite(s): ED.884.508

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  • 810.625 Special Topics in Secondary Education

    The purpose of this course is to improve students' content knowledge. Students explore specific topics in their areas of certification through seminar discussions, research, projects, and application assignments. Topics vary each semester based upon current issues and the needs of the students. (3 credits)

    Notes: Open only to students admitted to Teacher Preparation programs. (3 credits)

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  • 810.615 Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School

    Participants explore a variety of instructional techniques, including research-based methods from the effective teaching movement, reflective teaching, and inductive approaches to instruction. Specific applications to content areas in English, science, mathematics, social studies, and foreign language are provided. Through laboratory sessions, students apply the course content to their specific teaching areas, examine appropriate teaching materials, and engage in micro-teaching sessions. Methods for teaching literacy at the secondary level are integrated into course assignments. This course includes use of the Internet to obtain curriculum resources. (6 credits; may be taken over two semesters)

    Notes: Open only to students admitted to Teacher Preparation programs. (6 credits)

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  • 810.645 Supervised Internship and Seminar in the Secondary Schools

    Students spend a minimum of a semester in appropriate secondary school settings under the guidance and direct supervision of a certified teacher and/or a university supervisor, depending upon the program format. A support seminar meets to enable students to discuss and reflect upon their experiences. Emphasis is placed on applying concepts, techniques, and theories learned in courses and other structured learning experiences to secondary classroom settings. Supervisors provide guidance in the application of rigorous content in developmentally appropriate ways. Participants reflect, continue to develop their portfolios, and prepare for portfolio presentations. (6 credits; may be taken over more than one semester)

    Notes: Open only to students admitted to Teacher Preparation programs. (6 credits)

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  • 810.608 Human Development, Learning, and Diversity

    This course integrates key insights from current theory and practice in human growth and development, educational psychology, and cultural diversity. Participants analyze a variety of learner characteristics that influence student development and academic achievement, including gender, ethnicity, physiology, values, family, sexual orientation, and geographical regions. This course is intended primarily for students seeking initial teacher certification. (6 credits)

    Notes: Open only to students admitted to Teacher Preparation programs. (6 credits)

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