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3.00 Credits
An introduction to a wide range of reading assessment instruments including reading inventories, miscue analysis, and pausing indices used for understanding the individual and diverse needs of adolescents. Teacher candidates in this course will examine both informal and formal assessments including technology-based assessment. Candidates will use assessment data to plan, evaluate, and revise effective reading instruction that meets the diverse needs of students. A field component is included.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares prospective content teachers to increase the literacy of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Teacher candidates will learn to: (a) recognize various types of reading and writing disabilities; (b) effectively implement Response to Instruction; (c) develop inclusive, multi-level lesson plans embed accomodations and modifications; (d) identify appropriate roles for parents in fostering literacy in students with disabilities; and (e) work collaboratively with special education teachers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. This course engages potential education candi-dates in observations and interactions in schools, and analyses of critical and contemporary educational issues. Candidates investigate issues influencing the social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the United States. Candidates actively examine the teach-ing profession from multiple vantage points both within and outside the school. Against this backdrop, candidates reflect on and interpret the meaning of education and schooling in a diverse culture. Includes the use of current technologies which are directly related to effective teaching and 15 hours of observation and participation in an appropriate school setting-elementary/early childhood, middle grades, secondary or P-12 environments. Verification of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None. This course introduces teachers to fundamen-tal knowledge of culture essential for effective teaching in increasingly diverse classrooms. Designed as a foundation course for subsequent courses focused on the preparation of cultur-ally responsive teachers, this course examines 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cul-tural identity; 3) definition and implications of diversity. Includes 15 hours of observation and participation in an appropriate school setting elementary/early childhood, middle grades, secondary or P-12 environments. Verification of professional liability insurance and a criminal background check are required prior to receiving a school placement.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores key aspects of learning and teaching through examining your own learning processes and those of others, with the goal of applying your knowledge to enhance the learning of all students in a variety of educational settings and contexts. Includes 10 hours of observation and interaction with a learner in a naturalistic setting. Current use of technology will be integrated as communication and instructional tools. Verification of professional liability insurance is required.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. An introductory study of current issues and problems in American education from historical, political, economic, social, philosophical, multicul-tural, and global perspectives. Focuses on efforts of schools to adapt to a changing society, the role of the teacher as a professional educator and profes-sional ethics. Includes the use of current technolo-gies which are directly related to effective teaching and 30 hours of observation and participation in a classroom setting appropriate to the students' professional interests in elementary/early child-hood, middle grades, secondary, or P-12 education. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to enrolling in this course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. A study of human development through the life span addressing social, moral, emotional, physi-cal, cognitive and psychological development, with an emphasis on how these relate to learning and instruction of adolescents and young adults. Course examines impact of learning styles, developmental and cultural differences, and various levels of student abilities, exceptionali-ties, and health. Current use of technology will be integrated as communication and instruc-tional tools. Teacher candidates will have the opportunity to observe in naturalistic settings.
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3.00 Credits
A study of human development through the life span with emphasis on social, moral, emotional, physical, cognitive and psychological development as these relate to learning and instruction. Includes discussing learning styles, developmental and cultural differences, wide range of abilities and exceptionalities, and health. Current use of technology will be integrated as communication and instructional tools. Students will observe children in naturalistic settings, such as schools and day care centers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Examines theories and principles of curriculum and assessment. Focus is placed on the identi-fication and construction of learning outcomes and the development and selection of culturally responsive units and lesson plans. Focus is also placed on standardized and teacher constructed assessment tools consistent with these objectives. Emphasis is placed on the use of assessment tools for instructional decision-making. Technology is integrated for enhancing and assisting instruction.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Examines theories, models, and principles of learning, motivation, and classroom manage-ment in schools. In level-specific modules, particular emphasis is placed on the applica-tion of theoretical principles to early childhood, middle grades, or secondary classroom settings. Addresses learning theories, motivational theo-ries, learning styles and individual differences, and models and strategies for implementing effective systems of time, material, environment and behavior management in diverse classroom settings. Various technological applications, including the World Wide Web, e-mail, and presentation software, will be utilized.
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