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INITIAL LICENSE 5-12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The PRISM
5-12 Initial Licensure Program totals 21 Graduated Credits
from Endicott College that can be applied to a MASTER of
SECONDARY EDUCATION.
The license is endorsed by PRISM and if desired can fold
into a Master degree by taking an additional 15 credits.
PLEASE CONTACT us for further information.
PRISM
PRISM
presents a new Initial Licensure Program in
Secondary 
Subject
Areas for Grades 5-12.
All
Applications Send To 85 Forest Dr. Bridgewater, MA
02324
Call
our office for details at (508) 697-6223


Do you
seek an Initial License (secondary, 5-12) in
a 
variety
of fields English, Mathematics, Science,
Social Studies, Art, Music, & others
Do you
presently hold a Massachusetts Department
of Education
provisional license/preliminary
certification in the field of the license being
sought?

 Do you
presently teach full-time in the area of the license being
sought? 
Are
you currently a teacher who is not teaching but
is able to
complete an early field-based experience
and half
year practicum?
Are you a college graduate who would like to teach
a regular
subject (English, Mathematics, Social
Studies, Art,
Music, etc.) in a Massachusetts public middle or
high
school, who are seeking an Initial License?
ADMISSION
STANDARDS
Bachelors or Graduate
Degree
Passing
Scores on the Communication and Literacy skill test (MTEL)
or date to take the same
Passing
Score on appropriate subject matter test (MTEL) or date to
take the same
Completed
Application Packet
Information Sheet
Prism Educational Consultants
Application
Course Descriptions
EDS 502
Effective Classroom Strategies in Secondary
Education
This
initial-level graduate course addresses the MA Professional
Teaching Standards and Curriculum Frameworks in a specific
discipline. The primary focus is on best
structural and instructional strategies for the design of
meaningful student learning activities in secondary schools
and assessed student performance. Studied is a broad range
of contemporary issues facing teachers especially as these
relate to national standards and the MA Professional
Teaching Standards. Students become familiar with and
practice differentiated and interdisciplinary instruction.
In addition to the textbook, the MA curriculum frameworks,
district based discipline specific standards and the
Internet are major support resources. A 30 hour
pre-practicum and related assignments are required
components of this course. The pre-practicum runs
concurrently with the course and is discussed and assessed
in class sessions. Participation in the course
requires Internet access.
EDS 504
Theories of Curriculum Design and
Evaluation
Designed
to provide candidates with knowledge and skills of the
curriculum development process as well as an awareness of
societal demands on the curriculum. The process of
developing and implementing curriculum is a continuous
process that is systematic and logical. Development,
assessment and improvement of curriculum necessary to
engage students in the learning process and prepare them to
be active contributors in the communication age is a
challenge for school administrators and teachers
nationwide. This course will familiarize the
candidate with proven, practical techniques, methodologies
and strategies that will aid the task in developing,
implementing and evaluating curriculum. Current
theories, research and practices of effective teaching
methods, staff development models; in-service programs,
curriculum designs and frameworks will be explored.
In addition students will become aware of the importance to
address different learning styles, cultural awareness,
ethnic minorities, equity issues and the use of community
resources while designing and evaluating curriculum.
ED 581
Technology in Education
This
course includes content related to the impact of technology
on education, especially as it relates to effective
teaching and curriculum development. The use of technology
as a change agent in schools is explored. Students are
exposed to the variety of technologies used in
schools.
In
addition candidates explore, analyze, discuss, and evaluate
various computer/technology uses and applications in the
5-12 settings. All assignments and projects completed by
each candidate will focus on their license area, content
and subject matter. The curriculum frameworks in their
particular field will be addressed in each
assignment/project. Course readings, activities and final
project will focus on particular strategies and best
practice for authentic instructional
design. 
Candidates
will work with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point,
Inspiration Software as well as Web Design and Web
Quests. Reviews from readings and Internet Sites will
allow each candidate to share views and concerns.
Participants will view research-based programs on the WWW
that have enhanced the learning process. Computer
applications and new technologies will be examined through
readings, independent research, cooperative learning groups
on-line, and sharing of work with colleagues.
ED 582
Research in Education 
In
this core course students engage in the scientific
reasoning process and reflect upon this process as it
relates to the educator’s role. The goals and methods of
educational research, the reading and analysis of primary
sources, development of an educational research proposal
using research and the teacher as researcher, are explored.
In addition, course material includes currently used
research strategies, such as ethnographic studies, action
research and the case study approach. Emerging educational
practices that are research-based are highlighted.
Appropriate inferential and descriptive statistical
methodologies are also studied. Candidates are strongly
encouraged to develop an action research proposal during
this course.This course
is part of the initial licensure track, all
majors.
RDG 507
Writing Across The Curriculum
This
course will demonstrate methods of including writing as
well as higher level organizational and critical thinking
skills in all disciplines within curriculum. Students
will investigate journal writing – private, guided, and
reflective, the inclusion of narrative essay responses, and
meaningful feedback in an expeditious and focused
manner. Class members will investigate the use of
alternative assessments and open-ended essays. Rubrics will
be created to be used in evaluating student writing.
Activities, content, and materials will be related to the
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language
Arts.
EDS 511
Reflective Seminar: Teacher of Secondary
Education
The
course will engage students in an examination of and
structured discussions about a variety of topics relating
to classroom equity and professional
responsibilities. There will be an initial effort to
define the notion of a democratic classroom culture,
respectful of our national, regional and local civic
culture. Students will examine ways in which learning
is made accessible to all students and respectful of all
forms of diversity and learning styles. There will a
discussion about how to deepen content knowledge, create
engaged and collaborative school cultures and participate
in continuous professional improvement activities through
appropriate professional organizations.
EDS 510 Practicum in Secondary
Education
A 150 hour practicum experience (300 hours for HEALTH) for
those pursuing the Initial Licensure program in a 5-12
school setting that allows for application of acquired
concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the
combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and the
College supervisor. A minimum of three regularly scheduled
seminar meetings between the student, the College
supervisor, and the cooperating practitioner is also
required. Guidelines for the practicum are described in the
Practicum Handbook. The assessment of the student is based
on the Massachusetts Department of Education Professional
Standards for Teachers.