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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the diverse educational needs, challenges, opportunities and rewards that teachers encounter as they seek to effectively meet the needs of learners in urban schools. Students will explore the history of public schools in urban areas, the characteristics of the urban child, as well effective teaching strategies for working with students who are identified as "at risk." This course will equip students with the competencies, tools and instructional strategies to effectively create positive classroom environments and assist in student achievement. Students will be required to complete 10 practicum hours in a low socioeconomic and an ethnically/racially diverse school.
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2.00 Credits
A 5-day professional development workshop for teachers. Its purpose is to train educators in strategies that will raise the achievement levels of low achieving students. Emphasis will be placed on mathematics, language arts and critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on current trends, strategies, and materials for teaching mathematics in grades K-6. The constructivist approach to teaching math is emphasized, along with hands-on learning and conceptual understanding of math concepts. A micro-teaching experience in a K-6 setting is required. Fee charged. Prerequisites: EDU 2556, EDU 2250, EDU 2600 and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on current trends, strategies, and materials for teaching science in grades K-6. The constructivist approach to teaching science is emphasized, along with inquiry-based learning and the guided discovery method. A micro-teaching experience in K-6 setting is required. Fee charged. Prerequisite: EDU 2556, EDU 2250, EDU 2600 and admission to the Teacher Education program. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
What can and should be done with the student who has ADD. How can his or her needs be met within a classroom with regular non-handicapped students. What are their special needs? What place does medication play in this process?
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3.00 Credits
A practical approach for educating students with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. Help students master the skills of self-monitoring, impulse control, attention focusing, effort sustaining, and other success building techniques. This course is filled with practical, everyday tips to enable you to deal successfully with these special students, their parents, and their physicians. Discover ways to boost self-esteem and acceptance in ALL students.
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Lawsuits involving teachers are on the increase. Isn't it time you became aware of your legal rights and responsibilities so that you may avoid needless litigation and operate within your constitutional rights in carrying out your daily assignment in the classroom? This class will give you an overview on how state and federal courts are ruling on important educational issues involving teachers and students.
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2.00 Credits
Examines public school law as it affects teachers' rights and legal responsibilities to students and families. Content will include an examination of students' legal rights and the ethical parameters of teaching and common sense practices to direct /inform the teacher. Applicable state, federal, and case law affecting schools is reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
Not concerned with play production, acting, or any of the theatrical entertainment aspects of drama. The course focuses on drama used solely as a therapeutic and educational tool in the classroom. Participants in the course will focus on creative leadership and teaching strategies that include the following: conflict resolution through drama, critical thinking and life skills development, historical reenactment techniques in social studies, "teacher-in-role" role playing, imagination exploration, valuesthrough game-playing, creative drama for special needs, and drama-in-education techniques for creatively teaching all subjects. Fee charged. Cross listed as COM 2350.
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