ES 505/ES-506/ES-905/ES-906 with ES-521/ES-921
M.Ed. in Secondary School Education Code Title Cred
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2020-2021-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
Worcester State University · Courses
ES
42 courses with the subject ES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ES 506/ES-905/ES-906 with ES-521/ES-921). The
following classes may be completed at the 500(part of undergraduate program) or 900 (graduate only) level: ED-573/ED-973, ED-509/ED-909, ES-525/ES-925,
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2020-2021-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 900Instructional Leadership in the Middle and Secondary School3
The course focuses on the role of the principal and assistant principal in the administration of the secondary school.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 901Language and Language Teaching3
The course surveys linguistic theories and derived methodologies relevant to teaching a foreign language. 20 hour field experience included.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 902Learning Skills for Adolescents3
The course focuses on reading, study and communication skill instruction, appropriate for content instruction in middle and high schools. 15 hour field experience.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 903The Art of Teaching Adolescents3
The course emphasizes nderlying reasons and means for pursuing excellence in teaching middle and high school students: implications for discipline and leadership.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 904Curriculum and Instruction for Adolescents3
The course focuses on developing and matching curriculum to high school students' personal and social needs. 15 hour field experience.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 905Methods and Materials for Teaching Humanities3
The course focuses on teaching methods and advanced curriculum course for humanities fields including English, World Language, and History/Political Science. Taken concurrently with pre-practicum.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 906Methods and Materials for Teaching Science and Math3
The course focuses on teaching methods and advanced curriculum course for science and mathematics fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and health. Candidates will develop skills in assessment, data collection, and adjustment to practice based on evidence and will apply these skills in the pre-practicum classroom. Taken concurrently with pre-practicum.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 907Individualizing Instruction in the Middle and Secondary School3
The course examines ways in which teachers may individualize instruction in middle and secondary schools.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 908Teaching Practicum Seminar (Middle and Secondary Grades)3
Prerequisite: Completion of all pre-practicum courses and enrollment in the teaching practicum course The course involves guided analysis of principles of teaching and classroom procedures in terms of how theories relate to actual practices.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 909Applied Research Seminar: Research Based Project
Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement, and evaluate a research based practice or project that addresses a significant issue in education. The focus is on the application of research based skills, the implementation of research based projects, and the presentation of outcomes. Provides opportunities to share and exchange reflective practice.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 910Evaluation of Classroom Learning in Middle and Secondary Schools3
The course fouses on rationale and means for formative and summative evaluation, mastery learning, assessing higher order thinking, and improving learning attitudes and performance.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 911Teaching Practicum5
Student teaching for Massachusetts certification in Middle or High School. Seminar or other approved means for reflection on experience.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 912Curricumlum and Instruction in the Middle School
The course addresses the unique nature of the middle school curriculum; with a focus on learning centers, mastery learning, and learning activity packets.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 913Methods and Materials for Teaching in the Middle School
The course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of instruction in the middle school with particular emphasis placed on the role of team teaching.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 914Methods and Materials for Teaching English Language Skills to the ELL3
The course analyzes language learning processes for English language Learners and appropriate methods for teaching English language skills.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 915Secondary School Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
The course examines relevant theoretical framework for instructional design and implementation, noting individual differences and societal factors in curriculum adaptations and evaluation.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 916Approaches to Teaching in the Middle School: Theory and Practice
The course examines teaching strategies appropriate to the middle school with an emphasis on team teaching and an integrated curriculum.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 917Approaches to Teaching in the Secondary Schools: Theory and Practice
The course examines advanced pedagogy and develops and implements teaching strategies which promote meaningful learning for all students at the high school level.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 918Assessing Teaching and Learning At the Middle School: Theory and Practice
The course emphasizes concepts to be taught will include writing instructional objectives, constructing various types of instruments to assess student learning in middle grades including alternative assessment, grading, standardized testing.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 919Assessing Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools: Theory and Practice
The course focuses on writing instructional objectives, constructing various types of instruments to assess student learning in the high school, to include alternative assessments, grading, and standardized testing.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 920Clinical Experience in the Middle Grades5-8
Pre-practicum experience in the subject area and at the level of the license which the candidate is pursuing. Involves planning, implementing, and evaluating learning for every student.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 8
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 921Clinical Experience for Middle-Secondary Grades5-12
Pre-practicum experience in the subject area and at the level necessary to meet requirements of license which the candidate is pursuing. Involves planning, implementing, and evaluating learning for every student.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 12
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 922Middle School Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
The course examines relevant theoretical frameworks for instructional design and implementation at the middle school in keeping with national reports.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 923Mathematics Assessment and Instruction For the Diverse Learner3
The course focuses on formal and informal means of assessing students mathematical performance. strategies to increase mathematics performance for students with disabilities.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 924Linguistics for Teachers of English Language Learners3
The course focuses on scientific study of English using current theory, research and practice for the understanding and teaching of English Language Learners.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 925Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and management Techniques5-12
The course focuses on learning and behavior needs of children with disabilities. Developing strategies to improve teaching and learning for all students in inclusive grade 5-12 classrooms. The course does not meet competencies for license in Moderate Disabilities.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 12
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 926Portfolio Evaluation for Middle, Secondary and Education Programs
Portfolio Evaluation is the final course in the M.Ed. in Middle School Education, M.Ed, in Secondary Education and the M.Ed. in Education programs. It provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate how they meet key program outcomes and reflect on learning. Prerequisites: Completion of all program requirements.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 928Second Language Acquisition3
Examines recent research and theories of second-language acquisition and bilingualism in order to prepare teachers for the challenges of educating a linguistically and culturally diverse population. Focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic factors which impact second language learning and the bilingual student. Explores academic learning behaviors of second language learners and bilingual students as well as struggles presented in the classroom. Attention is paid to teaching strategies proven to be successful for second language learners and bilingual students.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 929Assessing and Teaching English Language Learners With Disabilities3
The course considers differences between typical & atypical second language acquisition
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 930Sheltered Instruction and Assessment in the Immersion Classroom3
The course examines theories, principles and practices that assist English language learners in achieving academic proficiency while developing English skills
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 931Leading an Effective English Learner Education Program3
The course considers the expectations for program implementation, evaluation, instruction, and best practice for English learners in sheltered and bilingual educational programs. **Approved course as part of ELL program (This may be substituted for another course with approval of coordinator if material covered in district requirement.)
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 932Teaching Adult Esl and Sife3
The course is designed to enhance teacher effectiveness in the adult ESL classroom taking into consideration their unique circumstances
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 933Global Perspectives in Cultural Diversity3
This course provides appreciation of increasing diversity in schools and examines how language is used to regulate power relations among social groups.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 934Esl Sem:Research in Language & Education3
The course emphasizes using research of ESL pedagogies, studies of linguistically and culturally diverse learners, students evaluate, design and carry out action research.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 935ESL Portfolio Evaluation1
Completion of courses in ESL licensure and those required for the Master of Education.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 940Practicum and Seminar in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL) in Grades Pre-K-65
150 hour teaching experience with weekly seminar on effective teaching for limited English speaking students at the grades pre-K-6
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 943Foundations in International and Comparative Education3
This foundations course explores international education through a variety of lenses and theoretical perspectives in both formal and non-formal education, at a variety of levels, and in selected regional contexts throughout the world. Students will become familiar with a number of the current issues in the field such as globalization, educational equity, and diversity as well as their impact on international education. The course will include global education and internationalizing the US curriculum.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 945Practicum & Seminar in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Grades 5-125
150 hour teaching experience with weekly seminar on effective teaching for limited English speaking students at the grades 5-12.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 5
- Credits (max)
- 5
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 950Disciplinary, Multimodal and Critical Literacies Across the Content Area3
This course examines the language, literacy, and technology demands in history, math, the sciences, English language arts, Spanish and other academic disciplines and guides teachers to develop effective strategies to meet those demands. It focuses on the literacy and technology skills that students in all subjects need to be college, career, and world ready and strategies for effective differentiation and adaptation for English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities.
- Subject
- ES
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
ES 983Educational Research: Ethical and Design Considerations
This course provides students with the opportunity, through individual consultation with the instructor, to design and submit for IRB approval their individual research projects based on sound research principles as explored in ED 982 Research in Education or EA 939 Action Research I. Successful applications to the WSU Human Subjects Review Board (IRB) with approval or exempt status are required to complete this course.
- Subject
- ES
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.worcester.edu
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