EDUCATION
ELED/SEED 740 ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM-an overview of the historical background, current curriculum issues, reorganization trends, research findings by subjects, and a critical analysis of local and state curricula. 2 credits. (350 days)
Prerequisite: See Dr. Ehli prior to enrollment
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Ehli (605) 626-2670
EPSY 302 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY—A comprehensive study of the fundamental psychological facts, principles and theories that apply to the nature of the learner and the learning process. 2 credits (350 days)
Instructor: Dr. Connie Geier (605) 626-3169
Text: Slavin, R.E., Educational Psychology Theory and Practice, (Old Tappen, NJ: Prentice Hall), 7th ed.
Lessons: 14 - Exams: 3 test are required for those requesting a letter grade for the course.
INED 411/511 SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN STUDIES- A study of the history and cultural dynamics of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota peoples of South Dakota. Special emphasis will be given to past and present educational policies and practices relevant to American Indian education. 3 credits (350 days).
Instructor: Dr. Alan Neville (605) 626-2418
Texts: Black Elk N. (2000). Black Elk speaks: Being the life story of a holy man of the Oglala Sioux. Lincoln, NE. University or Nebraska.
Cleary, L.M. & Peacock T.D. (1998). Collected Wisdom: American Indian education. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Lazarus, E. (1991). Black Hills/white justice: the Sioux national Versus the United States: 1775 to the present. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Lessons: 24 & 1 issue paper Exams: 2