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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
An optional teacher-aiding experience in the middle grades for a full-time, five-day period when the College is not in session, usually completed during the winter or spring break. Pre-approved middle grade projects required. Graded pass/fail. (1 credit)
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3.00 Credits
Basic course in teaching reading designed to foster teacher candidates' understanding of the theoretical and pedagogical background of literacy. Enables candidates to develop competencies necessary to design and implement appropriate reading programs that meet the literacy needs of elementary and middle grade students of diverse backgrounds. Concurrent with EDUC 313, 313L, 315, 317, 321, 427L, SCI 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to general methods of teaching elementary and middle school students, including units on the nature and curriculum of elementary and middle schools, classroom management, lesson and unit planning, adapting instruction for individual differences, and assessment. Concurrent with EDUC 312, 313L, 315, 317, 321, 427L, SCI 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP. $15 field trip fee. (2 credits)
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity to practice some of the concepts and skills acquired in methods courses. The elementary major works with a cooperating teacher over a several week period in the spring. Concurrent with appropriate methods courses. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP. Graded pass/fail. (1 credit)
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3.00 Credits
The content, techniques, and strategies in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary and middle grades. Emphasis on philosophy and concepts of mathematics instruction based on the curriculum, professional, and assessment standards of NCTM and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, Illinois Content Area Standards, and the Illinois Learning Standards K-9. Concurrent with EDUC 312, 313, 313L, 317, 321, 427L, SCI 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP.
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3.00 Credits
The theoretical and pedagogical background for teaching language arts in the context ofwritten and oral composition, handwriting, spelling, grammar, listening, poetry, and literature. Concurrent with EDUC 312, 313, 313L, 315, 321, 427L, SCI 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP. (2 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes involved in social studies education. Includes the major areas of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, history, geography, political science, and sociology. Concurrent with EDUC 312, 313, 313L, 315, 317, 427L, SCI 322. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, 427, MATH 125, and admission to WheTEP. (2 credits)
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30.00 Credits
An opportunity to practice some of the concepts and skills acquired in methods courses. The secondary education major works with a cooperating teacher for 30 hours in half-day units during the fall or spring. Completed the semester prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, and admission to WheTEP. Graded pass/fail. (1 credit)
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30.00 Credits
An opportunity to practice some of the concepts and skills acquired in methods courses. Secondary education candidates work with a cooperating teacher for 30 hours in half-day units during the fall or spring. Completed the semester prior to student teaching. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, and admission to WheTEP. Graded pass/fail. (1 credit)
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3.00 Credits
Specific topics in education not normally included in the curriculum. Prerequisites: EDUC 125, 125L, 225, 225L, or consent of instructor. (2-4 credits)
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