SEC 507: Advanced Theory and Practice in Secondary Education

Course Textbooks

The texts below support the readings and assignments in SEC 507. Specific titles, editions, and ISBNs are confirmed before the term opens. Additional readings appear inside each module.

Required Texts


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Marzano Title and edition: TBD

Robert J. Marzano

[Description of the Marzano text and how it is used across the course is to come from Dr. Gill.]

Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4 Format: Commercial text ISBN: TBD
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Educational Psychology Edition: TBD

Kelvin Seifert and Rosemary Sutton

An open educational resource (OER) covering the psychology of learning, development, motivation, classroom management, and assessment. Free to download.

Modules: 1, 2, 3, 4 Format: OER (free) Source: [Link: TBD]
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Burden & Byrd Title and edition: TBD

Paul R. Burden and David M. Byrd

[Description of the Burden & Byrd text and how it supports Module 4 is to come from Dr. Gill.]

Modules: 4 Format: Commercial text ISBN: TBD

Recommended Texts


Section pending

[Recommended reading list to come from Dr. Gill.]

Watson College Materials


The Watson College Professional Dispositions for Teachers is required reading for all SEC 507 students. The document defines the dispositional standards expected of teacher candidates in the Watson College of Education.

Where to Buy


Purchase information

[Bookstore links and purchase guidance to come from Dr. Gill.]