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3.00 Credits
Students will be able to describe the major components of NCLB, IDEA, Montana Special Education Reference Manual, Section 504, and the ADA as they relate to education of children with exceptionalities. This course will prepare students to create individualized education plans from case studies and describe the possible means of data collection and reporting methods. Students will also examine Montana technical assistance documents as they relate to required forms used in special education. Prerequisites: EDU 261, EDU 355, EDU362, and EDU 363. Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, even years 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will emphasize best teaching practices employed in secondary and middle schools. Areas of instruction will be planning lessons, writing objectives, classroom management, discipline, instructional strategies, interdisciplinary methods, creating a positive and supportive classroom environment, and school curriculum including state standards. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDU 472 or EDU 482 Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Fall semesters, even years 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
Upon completion of this course, candidates will have (1) carried out research in reading which includes a range of methodologies; (2) acquired knowledge of techniques in reading instruction and skills to diagnose reading problems; (3) acquired knowledge of current perspectives about the nature and purpose of reading and research-based approaches to reading instruction; and (4) acquired knowledge of the integration of the reading and writing process with all content areas through collaboration with teachers, other specialists, administrators, support personnel, parents, and others. Prerequisite: EDU 354 Expected to be offered: Spring semester; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Spring semesters, even years 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
Teacher candidates preparing for a career in teaching special education will learn principles of curriculum development for children and youth with various special needs, particularly those with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, and other health impairments. Particular attention will be given to understanding the skills necessary to develop instructional plans to meet goals set down in the individual education plan for the individual student. Attention will be given also to the adjustment of instruction based on data collection in meeting the needs of the P-12 student. Significance of various aspects of the Federal mandate will be addressed in detail. A total classroom management system will be developed for instruction. Prerequisite: EDU 261, EDU 361, and EDU 362 (concurrent enrollment in EDU 361 and EDU 362 permitted) Expected to be offered: Spring semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Spring semesters, odd years 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the teacher candidate with a preprofessional experience in an elementary school classroom setting prior to the internship experience. Candidates will be required to spend two mornings each week in the school setting. Additionally, candidates will meet with the course instructor in seminar sessions. Prerequisite: EDU 341, EDU 342, or EDU 354 (concurrent enrollment permitted) Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Spring semesters 2 credits
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60.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the teacher candidate with a preprofessional experience in a middle school classroom setting prior to the internship experience. Candidates will be required to spend two mornings each week in the school setting for a total of 60 hours. The initial portion of this course will consist of 24 hours of classroom instruction at the University. Additionally, candidates will meet with the course instructor in seminar sessions. Prerequisite: EDU 341, EDU 342, EDU 354, or EDU 430 (concurrent enrollment permitted) Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Fall semesters 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
The internship seminar provides the student with opportunities to learn how to develop a placement file, how to complete certification requirements and submit necessary materials, how to prepare for an interview, and how to complete an application for a teaching position. Discussion includes various aspects of classroom management, techniques for helping students learn, and methods of instruction for effective delivery. Students also meet with their University Supervisors. Five seminars are required. Prerequisite: Internship placement and concurrent enrollment in EDU490 or EDU 498 Expected to be offered: Fall and Spring semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Fall and Spring semesters 2 credits
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3.00 Credits
This capstone experience will provide students with opportunities in a classroom setting (K-8). After completing all methods courses, interns will observe, plan and implement lessons and be responsible for the delivery of the total program in a classroom. Interns will attend monthly seminars at the University as well. They will know, understand and use the knowledge they have acquired during the completion of their educational program to develop the skills and dispositions necessary to be a successful teacher in the school setting. Supervision is provided at the school site by both the mentor teacher and the University supervisor. Professional development and professional ethics will be addressed during this experience. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and internship through application, concurrent enrollment in EDU 489 required Expected to be offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters 10 credits
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3.00 Credits
Teacher candidates placed in this internship will gain and demonstrate competence in teaching P-12 students with disabilities. Candidates will demonstrate their knowledge, skills and dispositions in planning and managing the teaching and learning environments; and in communicating and collaborating with co-workers, administrators and parents. Professional development and professional ethics will be emphasized during this experience. Interns will demonstrate skill in assimilating the use of technology into their teaching environment. The University of Great Falls and the school districts in and around Great Falls will work as collaborative partners to provide the candidate with a placement suited to the candidate's needs and wishes to maximize the learning for both the candidate and the P-12 student. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education and internship through application Expected to be offered: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters; Extended Campus-Kalispell: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters 6 credits
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3.00 Credits
Students will develop analytic and critical skills of reading and responding to literature from at least four genres (selected from poetry, drama, fiction, artistic nonfiction, and film). Written and oral projects will include discussion of many components of literary meaning, including but not limited to personal reaction, historical influences, traditional form, and artistic language. Students will also study and practice a variety of critical and theoretical approaches. Expected to be offered: Fall & Spring semesters; Distance Learning: Spring & Summer semesters 3 credits
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