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3.00 Credits
Intended for students who want to learn more about the teaching profession, this course has been designed to provide an opportunity to explore and to experience the nature and role of a classroom teacher as facilitator for learning, as classroom manager, and as decision maker. Through class discussions, school visits, field trips, interaction with practicing teachers, and field placements, students witness first-hand what a good teacher does. The duties, responsibilities, and preparation of the classroom teacher is emphasized concurrently with an examination of the foundations of education. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Corequisite: ED 102.
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1.00 Credits
In this course, students are provided with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to use emerging technologies (computers, internet, multimedia applications) in their coursework and when student teaching. This course complements and complies with the International Society for Technology in Education Foundation Standards for teacher preparation programs. Corequisite: ED 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the application of psychological theories and principles to educational settings. Topics include basic concepts in measurement and assessment, theories of learning and motivation, developmental characteristics of learners, individual differences, classroom management and teacher behavior, and diversity in the schools. Taken during the freshman or sophomore year, this course is a prerequisite for other education courses. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: PSY 105. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended for students who will teach in a content area at the middle, junior, or high school level. Strategies to motivate and help secondary school students develop vocabulary and comprehend content texts are presented. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101 and 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop participants' appreciation of children's literature. Students read, evaluate, and discuss literature of various genre and cultures for children from birth to grade 6. Students will gain practice in selecting and presenting literature to children. Creative arts is incorporated into the teaching and learning of children's literature. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the foundation of special education. The purpose of the course is four-fold: (1) to examine historical background information related to the field of special education (i.e., legislation and litigation); (2) to review components necessary for effective collaboration and consultation with parents, school personnel, and other professionals, and review related multicultural issues and perspectives; (3) to examine the nature and characteristics of various disabilities; (4) to discuss services and programs to help meet the educational, social, and personal goals for students with disabilities. This is achieved through case studies, large and small group class discussions, chapter readings, inclass and out-of-class assignments, and related exercises. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. This course is the prerequisite for all higher level courses in special education (i.e., ED 326, 327, 328, and 329). All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare prospective secondary teachers for the instructional and administrative duties and responsibilities associated with the methods of teaching English. The four major components of the course include curriculum development and planning; classroom management and discipline; appropriate instructional practices and procedures relative to this area of certification; and familiarity with instructional media and materials. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101 and 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare preservice early childhood and elementary school teachers to teach social studies effectively in a performance-based learning environment. A careful consideration is given to (1) identifying meaningful goals and standards in terms of what students should know and be able to do, (2) developing effective instructional strategies and teaching methodologies to accomplish those goals, and (3) designing appropriate assessments that measure how well the learning needs of all students are being met. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101 and 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare preservice teachers to work with children on prereading, reading and language arts skills. Topics covered include cognitive and language development, emergent literacy (language arts skills from birth to school age), balanced literacy, word recognition, and comprehension skills. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. Students observe lessons related to these and other topics. They will also prepare and deliver lessons to small groups of children. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101, 201, and 223.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare preservice early childhood and elementary school teachers to effectively teach mathematics. The Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, a publication of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics), provides a central focus for this course. Topics studied include the changing mathematics curriculum, how children learn mathematics, instructional strategies and learning activities related to specific mathematical topics, use of technology, and assessment of mathematics learning. A problem-solving approach to the teaching of mathematics is presented throughout the course. As part of this course, students participate in field experiences inside and outside of regularly scheduled class times, which enable them to relate the course content to teaching. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 101 and 201, MATH 111 and 112, or equivalents.
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