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Course Criteria
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7.00 Credits
The course offers an overview of the teacher certifi cation program. The course is designed to introduce the student to the education profession. Placement in three different education levels, EC-4, 4-8, and 8-12, for the purpose of exploring the school setting. Requires a 21-hour fi eld experience with 7 hours observation in each level.
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3.00 Credits
Designed specifi cally for education majors for grades EC-4 and 4-8, the course is an introduction to educational technology, with an emphasis on computers, that is used in schools today. The course examines computer hardware, software, and other current technology used for planning, organizing and delivering instruction based upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students will receive practical, hands-on experience in designing learner activities and increasing teacher productivity. Lab fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the preservice teacher to implement the State Social Studies Standards utilizing the TEKS. Emphasis provides the pre-service teacher with a comprehensive knowledge of the social sciences so that the teacher can integrate the various social science disciplines as he/she plans and implements curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the development of human beings from birth to age twelve, with respect to physical, emotional, cognitive, language, social, moral and ethical development. Major theories of child development are considered. Learners are introduced to the aspects of developmental appropriateness.
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3.00 Credits
This fi eld-based course provides an overview of the teaching profession. In particular, it surveys the history and philosophy of education, rules and responsibilities of teachers and administrators, professional ethics, the certifi cation process, diverse learners, public school curriculum and assessment, school law and fi nance. This course may be taught in conjunction with EDUC 3320. Lab fee.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course about the many different populations of students - gifted and talented, physically handicapped, auditorialy handicapped, visually handicapped, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, speech handicapped, autistic, and multi-handicapped) in schools - and their educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the infl uence of culture on behavior and learning. Emphasis on defi nitions, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are elaborated upon. Additional components dealing with multiculturalism, instructional modifi cations, and reading to include treatment of reading methods is covered. This course may be taught with EDUC 3322.
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3.00 Credits
Students practice building curriculum in various content areas and apply techniques of evaluation and assessment. Instructional strategies and methods will consider social, philosophical, psychological and cultural factors as the basis for decision making regarding the curriculum. A fi eld experience is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the teaching profession. In particular, it surveys the history and philosophy of education, rules and responsibilities of teachers and administrators, professional ethics, the certifi cation process, diverse learners, public school curriculum and assessment, school law and fi nance. This course may be taught in conjunction with EDUC 3315. Lab fee.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course about the many different populations of students (gifted and talented, physically handicapped, auditorily handicapped, visually handicapped, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, speech handicapped, autistic, and multi-handicapped) in schools - and their educational needs with emphasis on diversity and the infl uence of culture on behavior and learning. Emphasis on defi nitions, characteristics, educational procedures, informal assessment, and requirements under federal, state, and local guidelines are elaborated upon. Additional components dealing with multiculturalism, instructional modifi cations, and reading to include treatment of reading methods is covered. This course may be taught with EDUC 3316.
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3.00 Credits
Course includes classroom and behavior management techniques, as well as approaches to effecting parent involvement and partnerships in education. Family structure and the roles parents play in their child's education are presented. Discussion includes the differences among preventative, supportive, and corrective techniques. With a focus on creating a positive learning environment, strategies for promoting positive behaviors and discouraging negative behaviors are addressed. Students seeking secondary teacher certifi cation will be required to complete a fi eld experience.
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