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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
2 HOURS A study of the characteristics of the exceptional student. Educational adaptations and methods for the regular classroom teacher of the mainstreamed student are stressed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS The study of the teaching profession, including historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education. This course provides an overview of the teaching profession and serves as an introduction to the professional education sequence. Students will gain knowledge of the VCSU teacher education model and will have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills through peer teaching activities and a required 40 hour eld experience in an elementary or secondary classroom. Emphasis is placed upon the knowledge and skills needed to prepare pre-service teachers to become knowledge-based decision makers who can provide learning experiences for K-12 students through effective use of planning, implementing, evaluating, and re ecting. (Fall, Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS A multicultural study of the cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and developmental differences of students in the classroom. Traditional and modern Native American cultures and values with an emphasis on North Dakota Native Americans. Strategies for teaching and assessing diverse cultural populations. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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2.00 Credits
2 HOURS A study of the development and use of educational technology and appropriate computer software in the classroom. Emphasis will be given to the distance education methods and the use of the computer and the internet as instructional devices in the classroom. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS The course focuses on education foundations appropriate to middle level schools and essential to meeting the needs of young adolescents. It identi es and expands central ideas in the area of philosophy, historical background, curriculum, facilitation of learning, organizational practices, assessment, and planning. (Summer)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS A course designed to provide students with the terminology and historical background related to the eld of early childhood education. A study of growth and development of the child from birth to age eight with emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. Parent involvement, play, and observation practices are also examined. (Fall)
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2.00 Credits
2 HOURS A study of language and literacy growth and development during the early childhood years. Emphasis is given to sub cultural language patterns, problems, and theories concerning the origins of language and literacy and the relationship of language and literacy to thought and culture. (Spring)
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2.00 Credits
2 HOURS A study of mathematical concepts, systems of numbers, ways of presenting these concepts, and understanding how arithmetical concepts are developed, expanded, and reinforced. Special emphasis will be on the impact of technology, problem solving, and mathematical reasoning. Prerequisite: MATH 202 and Admission to Teacher Education. (Fall, Summer)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS A study of the content, methods, and materials for teaching elementary school social studies. The multicultural education and geography themes are stressed. Global education, law-related education, critical thinking, and computer usage are supporting themes given major emphasis. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS An introductory course which provides the foundations of reading education. Emphasis is given to the following topics: the reading process, emergent literacy, word identi cation, vocabulary development, comprehension, reading instruction approaches, and reading/study skills. Teaching reading in the multicultural classroom is a major theme. (Fall, Spring)
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