Interdepartmental Education (IDE) Courses

INTERDEPARTMENTAL EDUCATION (IDE)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

IDE 010 Reading and English Test 0 cr
All students in the College of Education are required to demonstrate proficiency in the
communicative skills. The proficiency is measured by performance on the College of Education
Reading and English Test (IDE 010). Students who do not demonstrate the required level of
proficiency must enroll in and successfully complete RED 110. Students may enroll in IDE 010
one time only.
IDE 400 Positive Classroom Management 3 cr
Emphasis is placed on ways to create a class and school environment that encourages
responsible student behavior. William Glasser's concept of Reality Therapy as a process for
successful teacher-student involvement is examined.
IDE 510 Educational Research and Evaluation 3 cr
Course will examine research and evaluation methodology, its application to questions in
education, and the application of research findings to problems in education. The student will
read and evaluate research in education.
IDE 525 Foundations of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 cr
A comprehensive survey of current research, methodology and materials in the field of
English as a Second Language.
IDE 540 Foundations of Career Education 3 cr
The underlying philosophies behind the career education movement and various
approaches to career education are discussed. Ways to increase the career options available to
individuals and to facilitate more rational and valid career planning and preparation, are explored
through the career education phases: career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation.
IDE 590 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Current topics of special concern to educators. Not more than 6 hours may be earned in
Special Topics courses.
IDE 594 Directed Study and Research 1-3 cr
Exploration of problems and issues of special interest or significance in education. Not
more than 3 hours can be accepted for a degree.
IDE 597 Student Teaching 3, 6 cr
Observation and supervised teaching in selected schools with opportunity for study and
discussion of problems and issues encountered. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor.
IDE 620 Quantitative Methods I 3 cr
Basic quantitative methods for decision making in the educational environment.
Computer application of basic descriptive and inferential statistics.
IDE 621 Quantitative Methods II 3 cr
Basic research designs, with appropriate statistical analysis. The course will consider
strategies needed for, but not limited to, the following: N-of-One research surveys and needs
assessments; ex-post-facto designs, and two experimental designs. Prerequisite: IDE 620.
IDE 630 Advanced Research Design 3 cr
An extensive examination of the nature and character of experimental design in
educational research. Includes the development of appropriate analytical techniques.
IDE 635 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation 3 cr
Nature and function of measurement in instructional design and development
environments. Approaches to reducing test error, including establishing validity and reliability
estimates. Item analysis and discrimination. Test development procedures for norm-based and
criterion-referenced tests. Knowledge of descriptive statistics required. Prerequisite: IDE 620.
IDE 640 Instructional Development 3 cr
Preparation of a modular program of instruction which incorporates all elements of the
instructional-design process.
IDE 650 Instructional Techniques 3 cr
This course assists teachers in becoming more professional in instructional skills through
the use of micro-teaching techniques and analysis of research in teaching.
IDE 660 Program Research and Evaluation 3 cr
Course strives to increase the effectiveness of instructional personnel in their use of
research and evaluative techniques in instructional environments. Three major areas of focus are:
the conceptualization of research and evaluative models appropriate for the population; the
application of basic assessment concepts to the teaching-learning environment, and the analysis
of basic and applied research in evaluation.
IDE 665 Interaction Techniques in Instructional Environments 3 cr
This course concentrates on developing three major areas: the examination of
psychological underpinning of various communicative models and concepts; the practicing of
interactional skills, such as active listening, congruent sending, and conflict resolution; the
building of a communication model for the student's instructional environment.
IDE 685 Educational Simulation and Games 3 cr
Teaches the role and function of simulation and games as effective instructional and
learning devices.
IDE 690 Special Topics 1, 3 cr
Current topics of special concern to educators. Not more than 6 hours may be earned in
Special Topics courses.
IDE 692 Research Project Seminar 3 cr
Survey of both current and classic research in education. Students will identify a research
problem of significance in their area of specialization and develop a strategy or research design
to solve this problem. Prerequisite: IDE 510 or equivalent.
IDE 694 Directed Study and Research 1, 3 cr
Exploration of problems and issues of special interest or significance in education. Not
more than 3 hours can be accepted for a degree.
IDE 700 AU/USA Doctoral Program 1 cr
Provides an opportunity for advanced graduate students and professors to pursue
cooperatively selected concepts and theoretical formulations. May be repeated as necessary.
IDE 710 Research Seminar 1 cr
Students examine various research models and designs, complete literature reviews in
assigned areas, and rotate among selected faculty to become familiar with research methods used
to study instructional development. Data from the rotations are presented for critique.
IDE 790 Special Topics 1, 3 cr
Current topics of special concern to educators. Not more than 6 hours may be earned in
Special Topics courses.
IDE 794 Directed Study and Research 1, 3 cr
Exploration of problems and issues of special interest or significance in education. Not
more than 3 hours can be accepted for a degree.
IDE 799 Research/Dissertation 1-9 cr
Independent research by the student under the sponsorship of the graduate faculty.
Students are required to achieve doctoral candidacy before enrolling in the course. Prerequisite:
Doctoral candidacy.

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