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3.00 Credits
Examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the childbirth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of parents, peers, the school environment, culture and the media are discussed. Up to 10 hours of observation/service learning may be required.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines social and cultural conditions that influence education. The purpose is to assist students in understanding diversity and how to use this knowledge effectively within the schools and community. The course pursues an in-depth study of self, familial cultural heritage, and awareness of cultural differences. The course examines inclusive methods of teaching.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to fulfill requirements of the education profession, working with children in both instructional and noninstructional settings. The requirements of the teaching profession will be addressed. Appropriate completion of such requirements will be attained as skill development focuses on preparation for professional entrance exams and for transition to a Baccalaureate Degree program.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the three PRAXIS I/Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) exams of reading, writing, and math. The requirements of the teaching profession and successful transfer to a four-year institution teacher education program will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the community, school, and family partnerships, including curriculum, philosophies, and partner¿s role in these areas. The course promotes awareness of families as the children¿s first teacher, as well as culture, values, language, and attitudes. Addresses ways to design and deliver parent teacher conferences, parent education, and parent involvement in schools and community
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to instructional computing and educational computing literature. Provides hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and commonly used microcomputer hardware.
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3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities for both lecture and practical experience through observation and supervised participation and assessment in a school-age setting. Students will observe, develop, and implement direct teaching strategies as they relate to the organization of classroom instruction. Students will continue the development of their digital protfolios.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the education major with background in the science process skills. Students will explore science through active participation and reflect on content, skills, and dispositions as a member of a learning community. Students will learn how to ask inquiry questions related to the natural world, plan investigations and formulate explanations.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to caring for the exceptional child. Includes theories and practices for producing optimal developmental growth. Develops teaching techniques. Explores public policy, inclusion, early intervention, and IEP¿s (laws). Explores the types of special needs and provides opportunities through field experience to practice methods for helping children within special education and gifted/talented programs. Up to 20 hours of observation/service learning may be required.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines children¿s literature for the preschool child through adolescence. Students will also study the relationship to literacy development. This course not only focuses on the traditional aspects of literacy but also examines other genres of literature (i.e. picture books, folk tales, poetry, short stories, historical and contemporary fiction, fantasy, biographies, and novels). Also, the benefits and rewards to literature will be discussed ¿ enjoyment, aesthetics, comprehension strategies, imagination, cognition, language, multicultural integration, as well as, the development of the love of reading. Additionally, the role of art, illustrations, and media adaptations will be examined in conjunction with children¿s literature throughout the years. Students will also be introduced to literature awarded with the Newbery Award and Caldecott Medal distinctions.
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