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2.00 Credits
2 cr. Addresses the predominant philosophies drivingmiddle school education.Variousmodels ofmiddle school design are explored.Special attention is given to application of middle school philosophies to curriculum development, current issues inmiddle school practice and best practices for the early adolescent. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program, EDU 2500 or EDU 3500, or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Examines the characteristics of a well-balanced developmental reading program and prepares elementary/ middle education majors to be successful teachers of reading. Students analyze the merger of theory and practice in developing effective instructional strategies for elementary andmiddle school students. Diagnosis and remediation of students with reading problems are also addressed.Current research and best practices pedagogy form the foundational principles of the course. Emphasis is on a balanced approach to reading instruction and content literacy across the curriculum. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program,EDU 2500 or EDU 3500,or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
FALL This course provides an understanding of the exceptional learner, and of the rapidly changing field of special education. Topics include special education categories and terminology, current issues and laws, alternative program designs for meeting exceptional needs (mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion), the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and assessment, school responsibilities, parent rights, the roles of the regular teacher and the special educator, the origin and nature of exceptionalities, and instructional strategies for the exceptional learner. Observation is required in appropriate school settings. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Department.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Provides a foundation in American Indian education and includes historical precedent, the boarding school era,cultural pluralism,contributions,and current issues. Fundamentals of first and second language acquisition, school organizational environment,and communication styles are explored.
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. Provides an overview of assessment followed by an exploration of specific topics in classroomassessment. Among these topics are standardized assessment,performance- based assessment, norm and criterion-referenced assessment and general grading issues.Data driven decision making is discussed and practiced in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program, EDU 2500 or EDU 3500, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the Internet as a classroomresource for teachers and students. Participants will learn to use on-line discussion groups, search the Internet, use evaluation tools to review Web pages, and develop a classroom project to help students use the Internet.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Provides an overview of digital media application for teaching and learning.Participantswill learn to design and producemultimedia and digital video products to support the curriculum in their classroom.The course will also focus on designing instruction that integrates student use of multimedia and digital video as learning tools.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Assists in developing educational technology leaders. In this course students evaluate, plan, and create educational technology-based solutions for learning environments while considering best-practices in technology integration. Participants will learn about topics in educational technology such as future trends, government policies, professional developmentmodels, and evaluation tools.Prerequisites:One course from: EDU 2420,EDU 3440,EDU 3430
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. Examines the arts as a basic and essential form of human communication. Explores and analyzes integration of the arts as a way to increase student achievement.Students learn to integrate literature,art, drama, dance, and music throughout the curriculum by gaining a basic knowledge of the arts, reasons for integration, and integration strategies and principles. Students examine research and current school programs that integrate the arts across the curriculum. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program, EDU 2500 or EDU 3500, or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Provides studentswith an understanding of the social, emotional,physical and intellectual characteristics and needs of the kindergarten child. Students develop a teaching philosophy, establish educational goals, and develop curricula based on these particular characteristics and needs.Students observe and participate in a kindergarten classroom.
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