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3.00 Credits
A methods course focusing on effective instructional strategies and curriculum for children birth to age 5. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, philosophical approaches to instruction, curriculum based theories, and history and trends in early education. Students will be able to design developmentally appropriate materials and active learning strategies in the content areas of art, science, mathematics, social studies, music, movement, creative dramatics, woodworking, and cooking. The students will also be able to create appropriate learning environments, effectively manage programs and conduct appropriate assessments. A field experience in an early childhood setting, birth to age 5, is also required. Prerequisite: Major in Elementary Education or Special Education, EDU 211, or permission. Offered fall term.
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3.00 Credits
A methods course focusing on effective instructional strategies and curriculum for children kindergarten to third grade. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, philosophical approaches to instruction, curriculum based theories, and history and trends in early education. Students will be able to design developmentally appropriate materials and active learning strategies in the content areas of art, science, mathematics, social studies, music, movement, creative dramatics, woodworking, and cooking. The students will also be able to create appropriate learning environments, effectively manage programs and conduct appropriate assessments. A field experience in an early childhood setting, kindergarten to third grade, is also required. Prerequisite: Major in Elementary Education or Special Education, EDC 425, or permission. Offered spring term.
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3.00 Credits
A methods seminar exploring practical and philosophical issues in early childhood education including special needs and inclusion, research in child behavior, legislation pertaining to young children, enriching environments for young children, discipline techniques, parent communication and conferences, working with other teachers, integration of learning experiences, grouping for learning, designing curriculum, technology, and assessing and recording children's behaviors. In preparation for the student teaching experience, students combine theory, knowledge and skills as they develop their own personal philosophy of early childhood education. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the professional term or permission. Offered fall term.
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8.00 Credits
Student teaching done in accordance with the Professional Term Plan. The student teaching experience occurs during the last half of the term during which time the student is assigned a school where he/she devotes full-time to his/her teaching assignment. Prerequisite: Major in Elementary Education and permission. Offered on demand in the fall term.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of children with exceptional needs for the prospective special educator. Students examine the field of special education for an overview of relevant issues. At the completion of this course, students are able to relate significant historical and legal issues, and discuss causes and remediation of handicapping conditions. Emphasis is placed on the four primary areas of exceptional need: mild/moderate learning disabilities, mental handicaps, behavioral/emotional disabilities, and orthopedic handicaps. The student also participates in a field-based observation project. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in EDU 211, or permission.
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3.00 Credits
A beginning methods course focusing on curricular modifications for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, mental handicaps, behavioral/emotional disabilities, or orthopedic handicaps (LD, MH, BD, OH). As a result of this course, the student is able to promote the learning of social skills by K-12 students, develop and implement classroom management techniques, use standardized and authentic assessment of student needs and performance levels, modify curriculum for learners with moderate disabilities, use effective communication techniques for collaboration, and plan instruction based on the students' learning styles. Prerequisite: EDU 211, EDS 207, or permission.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of the development of the student's skills in classroom management, and formal and informal assessment leading to application of federal and state rules for verification as a student with special needs (LD, BD, MH, or OH) or other accommodations. As a result of this course, the student is able to implement an expanded set of classroom management strategies to prevent crisis and to respond in supportive processes when crises do occur, and apply assessment information to Nebraska verification rules. Prerequisite: EDS 236 or permission.
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3.00 Credits
A junior-level methods course, with a secondary school emphasis. Upon completion, students demonstrate skill in making lesson modifications, conducting conferencing procedures, developing transition and vocational options, demonstrating IEP writing competency, and successful classroom management strategies. The course examines the above issues from a secondary resource room perspective as a component of inclusionary practice. Prerequisite: EDS 236 or permission.
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3.00 Credits
A methods course in the professional block. As a result of this course, students are able to conduct action research to answer their own questions about best professional practice, apply the life space intervention process and appropriate alternatives, and use an expanded set of formal assessments in the verification process. Prerequisite: Enrolled in professional term.
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3.00 Credits
A senior methods course reviewing major issues in special education prior to student teaching. At the completion of this course, students demonstrate proficiency in special education instructional strategies, classroom management, colleague collaboration, and special education documentation. Students conclude final preparation for their individual field experiences and complete their studies with an integrated project derived from the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the professional term.
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