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3.00 Credits
Topical issues in economics. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: varies with topic. Spring 2011 Econometrics: Econometrics combines economic theory with statistics to analyze and test economic relationships. Actual economic data will be used to test familiar economic principles and to offer explanations as well as make predictions. Various applications of econometric techniques to specific industries and to macroeconomic modeling will be offered. The course will better prepare students for the job market and for graduate study in economics. Prerequisite: BUSI 2305; co-requisite: ECON 3301 and ECON 3302.
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This course is a survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and their application to business situations. Microeconomic concepts include product and resource markets, consumer and producer choice, and the market structures of American industry. Macroeconomic topics emphasize measures of economic performance and comparison of alternative schools of thought including classical, Keynesian, monetarist, and new classical viewpoints. Prerequisites: BUSI 5304, BUSI 6312
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This course introduces students to the educational profession. Students will have opportunities to develop an understanding of the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of U.S. public and private education, particularly their influences on current issues and the future of education. Upon completion, students should be able to contribute an intelligent voice and make informed choices in the democratic process on issues affecting the quality of education and the teaching profession. This survey course is designed to assist students in affirming or modifying academic and career goals with respect to teacher education. Course requirements include a field experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGW or FSTY 1301. (Fall, Spring)
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This course addresses the foundational learning theories governing informational processing, strategies and skills, related to learning, as well as the effects of the teacher and the environment upon the learning experience. Attention is focused on the educational implication and application of research in the areas of cognitive and language development, psychosocial development, educational needs of exceptional students, cultural differences, constructivism, self-regulation, and the prominent theories of learning and motivation. Measurement theory and the development and use of appropriate evaluation instruments will also be addressed. Prerequisite: EDUC 1330. (Fall, Spring).
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This course examines computing technology, components, applications and the impact of computing in the classroom. Laboratory experiences consist of application software, which may include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, telecommunications including internet usage, videotaping and editing, web page design, Web Quest creation, and e-portfolio creation. Additional topics will include evaluation and assessment, mentoring, curriculum development, human growth and development, legalities of technology in education, technology management techniques, identifying resources to enhance education and/or helpful technology tools for teachers. This course satisfies the university's Computational Skills requirement; therefore, students must earn a grade of C or higher. Prerequisites: Completion of the Computer Competency requirement and successful completion of EDUC 1330. (Fall, Spring)
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This course prepares prospective elementary school teachers to create a positive learning experience for elementary students in learning mathematical concepts, skills and applications. Emphasis is placed on understanding the developing child and the impact that development has on mathematics instruction. The Curriculum and Teaching Standards adopted by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics are stressed. This course builds upon the arithmetic and geometric concepts addressed in MATH 1335 and 1336 and includes a field experience. Corequisites: MATH 1335 or MATH 1336. (Fall, Spring)
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This course is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the objectives, skills, concepts, experiments (hands-on activities), materials, and methods necessary to teach science to elementary school children. A series of independent and group activities that will motivate the future educator to teach science in a confident and competent manner will be achieved through class presentations. This course satisfies the General Education Science in Depth requirement for EC-6 students only but must be taken for a letter grade. Pre- or Corequisite: SCIE 2320
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This course is a comprehensive study of current developmental theory and early childhood educational theory and practice. State and national standards for the education of young children will be introduced. These include the promotion of child development and learning, building family and community relationships, observing, documenting, and assessing to support young children and families, teaching and learning in the early years, and becoming an early childhood professional. Inquiry-oriented activities and creative projects will be used to facilitate active learning and critical thinking. This course is designed to address the current Texas educator standards for the Early Childhood - Grade 6 Generalist and the Early Childhood - Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist. Prerequisites: Junior standing, successful completion of the THEA requirements, successful completion of the Computer Competency requirement and admission into the Teacher Education program. (Fall, Spring)
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Consideration of philosophies, research and theories of bilingual education and their application to an instructional program. Examination of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching the content areas to a bilingual child. Utilization of the native language as the medium for instruction. Prerequisites: Junior standing, successful completion of EDUC 1330 and EDUC 3331, and admission into the Teacher Education Program. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
The application of the principles of effective teaching are addressed in this course. There is an emphasis on lesson planning, classroom management, discipline strategies, instructional techniques, and the use of media technology in the instructional process. Also used are courses of study, textbooks, instructional technology and other resources that enhance teaching and learning. A 45 clock-hour internship in an approved secondary school setting is a course requirement. Prerequisite: Senior standing, successful completion of EDUC 1330 and 3331, satisfactory completion of the computer competency requirement, and admission into the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: EDUC 4334 (Fall, Spring)
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