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  • 3.00 Credits

    The student will become familiar with a variety of teaching strategies by being involved in discussions, collaborative planning, group projects, role playing, and problem solving. In addition, this course will provide current research and practice and demonstrate instruction in preparing learners to develop as readers and writers. The student will also learn a variety of assessment tools that are aligned with the Sunshine State Standards and the Competency Based Curriculum. A minimum of 10 hours of structured field experience is required. (3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an introduction to theoretical and practical frameworks for enabling the learning of mathematics and understanding the scientific process using approaches to accommodate diverse student population. The course also presents best practices (methods and strategies) specific to Florida's Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline. A minimum of 10 hours of structured field experience is required. Pre/corequisites: BSC 1005, MAC 1005. (3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course assesses the breadth and complexity of America's diverse student population. The course focuses on both theoretical and practical knowledge. As part of this course, the students will complete the statemandated fifteen (15) hour diverse population field experience component. (3 hour lecture) Management, Corporal Punishment, HIV/ AIDS, Dress Code for Staff and Students, Child Abuse Reporting, District Curriculum Mandates, Comprehensive Reading Plan, and other topics of current district emphasis. Other topics include: diversity of MDCPS students and strategies for success; national, state and local standards and expectations of teaching performance; Florida Code of Ethics; educational liability laws and issues; general teaching strategies for elementary (preK)-5, middle school (6-8), senior high (9-12); classroom management and student discipline strategies; special education programs, settings, and student needs; beginning a file of activities that can be used across subjects and grade levels. (1 hour lecture)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Designed to give participants various educational experiences in the schools under the supervision of professional personnel. The student is expected to log a total of 40-120 hours doing paraprofessional-type work in the school setting and may work at any level of instruction. May be repeated for credit. (1-3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 - 12.00 Credits

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic skills and knowledge needed to develop practical strategies and techniques to create a positive and cooperative classroom climate for maximum learning. The course emphasizes organization and management of multiple learning environments and multiple approaches to instructional delivery. This includes alternative instructional strategies such as, but not limited to, collaborative learning, peer tutoring, linked course and coordinated studies learning communities. In addition, the course stresses the influence of environmental factors on behavior, the accountability of students for their own behavior, and an analysis of the legal and ethical issues pertaining to positive behavioral management strategies and disciplinary actions. Finally, the course emphasizes the cognitive, linguistic, affective and cultural needs of individual students so that teachers may design safe and appropriate instructional settings. A minimum of 10 hours of observation/teaching specifically related to principles of learning and development are required. Prerequisite: EDF 3111 (3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an overview of current methods of instruction in Language Arts and Social Sciences, with emphasis on the writing process, and strategies to make the curriculum accessible to diverse students including those with various disabilities and LEP students. Practical experience in curriculum, instruction, and assessment will be provided. Addresses Sunshine State Standards, Educator Accomplished Practices, and pedagogy pertinent to specific disciplines required for certification and the Council for Exceptional Children's Content Standards for all Beginning Special Education Teachers. Minimum 20 hours structured field experience required. (3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on specialized methods for the creation of instructional curricula and appropriate pedagogic methods for students with disabilities in grades K-5. The development of curricula and the use of instructional approaches that correspond to the three hours per week in the college classroom with a supervised field experience of at least 40 hours per semester. Pre/corequisite: EEC 1000 must earn a grade of C or better. (3 hour lecture)
  • 1.00 Credits

    This is an introductory seminar designed to acquaint candidates with portfolios, portfolio development, the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEPs), and the portfolio assessment process. Teacher candidates are exposed to the theory and practice of standards-based professional portfolios. (1 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to Early Childhood Education is the first in a sequence of four courses in Early Childhood Education. The major areas of study include: Early Childhood history, societal and family influences on young children, child growth and development, techniques of observing and recording behavior, recognition of and dealing with physical child abuse, characteristics of quality programs and teachers. (The modules on child development, guiding behavior, and physical child abuse satisfy H.R.S. requirements as mandated by the State of Florida.) EEC 1000 combines three hours per week in the college classroom with a supervised field experience of at least forty hours per semester. Prerequisite: Must earn a grade of C or batter. (3 hour lecture)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a foundation course in early childhood education and services for young children and their families. Students will learn historical roots, societal changes, program differentiation, and future trends. (3 hour lecture)
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