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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an application of major psychological approaches and the stages of human development (cognitive, psychosocial, moral, psychomotor, linguistic) from pre-school through adolescence. This course deals with the diversity of learning style, culture and ability. It addresses major learning theories and models of teaching as well as theories of motivation. The content of this course includes basic principles of educational planning, instruction and research and is fundamental to the methods courses that follow. A field placement is a requirement of this course (1 credit of EDN 214 - 218 must be taken concurrently with the course). (fall) Prerequisite: EDN 150 or consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course involves the study of and the practice of designing, administering and evaluating various assessments (formal and informal) for the classroom. Issues of validity and reliability are addressed and the connection between instruction and assessment is stressed. The course addresses the educational taxonomies (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) in order to be able to plan for higher level thinking/critical thinking as well as to assess those thinking skills. The construction of teacher-made tests, authentic assessment rubrics and use of standardized test scores is given particular attention. In addition, this course addresses classroom management theories and techniques with the students synthesizing the theoretical into a personal philosophy of discipline that describes a positive learning environment. (spring) Prerequisite: EDN 150 or consent of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the area of early childhood and includes a review of the history of early childhood education and the goals, philosophies, methods and materials for this stage of development. (on demand)
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2.00 Credits
This course is a study of curricula used in kindergarten programs. Methods and materials appropriate for the kindergarten child are demonstrated and practiced by the student. (on demand)
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2.00 Credits
This course is based on the study of the unique needs and characteristics (physical, psychological, social/emotional and intellectual) of the young adolescent learner, ages 10-14. The course also provides a historical and contemporary look at the middle level philosophy, structure, curricula and instructional strategies. (spring)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
These workshops are designed specifically for in-service teachers. Topics include principles, methods, materials and techniques of teaching selected subjects with emphasis on new trends, materials and techniques. (on demand)
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2.00 Credits
Practicum is an experience required of all education majors prior to student teaching. It involves a minimum of two weeks of full day in-school activities including observation, aiding, lesson preparation and teaching. Students are placed in schools according to their preferred age level and discipline. Pass or unsatisfactory grades only. (fall and spring) Prerequisite: Acceptance into teacher education program. 312 Practicum in Early Childhood/Kindergarten 314 Practicum in Elementary 316 Practicum in Middle School 318 Practicum in Secondary
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide pre-service teachers with the necessary knowledge base to teach reading effectively and to evaluate the research concerning literacy. Connections are made between theory and practice to address both the development of reading and various philosophies of reading instruction. This course addresses phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary development as well as the basic strategies of reading (preparation, organization, elaboration and monitoring). (fall) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the department.
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2.00 Credits
This course is concerned with the methods and theories appropriate for teaching social studies at the elementary level. The perspective taken is that social studies is an interdisciplinary study of people, society and institutions and is well suited for helping students examine various issues concerning society. Students also study cooperative learning, direct instruction, experiential learning and problem solving strategies on their way to developing a teachable social studies unit. The South Dakota K-8 content standards are used and studied. (spring) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the department.
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4.00 Credits
This course is concerned with methods, materials and curricula used in teaching the language arts: writing, speaking, viewing, listening, visually representing and reading. Classic and contemporary children's and adolescent literature form a central focus for the goals and instruction in the language arts classroom. The course includes all components of a whole-language or literature-based program: spelling, handwriting, listening and speaking units, as well as reading aloud, story telling and extending literature. (spring) Prerequisite: EDN 342.
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