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3.00 Credits
An advanced elective course which permits the student to apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting and gain supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required. Prerequisites: Approval by the department chair.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced elective course which permits the student to apply theoretical knowledge in a real world setting and gain supervised on-the-job experience. Term paper is required. Prerequisites: Approval by the department chair.
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3.00 Credits
A performance-based course providing intensive, direct instruction leading to rapid improvement in the reading and study strategies needed for college and career success.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of major educational factors that impact on the schools. The topics emphasized are social issues, school governance and finance, cultural diversity, learning and learning styles, inclusion, curriculum and instruction, legal issues, global education, and technology integration in the classroom. Historical and philosophical approaches are emphasized and sociological principles are applied to the solution of these problems. In this required course for teacher certification the profession of teaching is studied and experienced through required field observations, a visit to a school board meeting and by modeling a constructivist, learner-active approach to instruction. Required for teacher certification students.
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3.00 Credits
This keystone course will provide students with a technology toolbox for lifelong learning and teaching. The student learns theoretical and application related uses of databases, spreadsheets, telecommunications, word processing, presentation and modeling tools which are integrated and enhanced in all courses in the program. Students develop skills in using technology and in teaching K-12 students to use technology to acquire information, communicate successfully in person, on paper and online, and to enhance learning. Field observation is required. Required for teacher certification students.
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3.00 Credits
Learning and curriculum design theories and principles are studied in this course. The topics emphasized are curriculum planning, methodology, evaluation, instructional strategies, learning styles, technology integration, multicultural diversity, rubrics and assessment. Students design a unit plan applying learning principles and a systematic, constructivist, learner- active approach to instruction. Through required fieldwork, pre-service teachers participate in the implementation of the curriculum in the classroom Prerequisite: Approval for Teacher Certification candidacy, Department Chairperson's approval.
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3.00 Credits
Students will study the processes of physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth and development in early and middle childhood and adolescence, and how to provide learning experiences (and conduct assignments) reflecting the understanding of those processes. Developmental issues specifically pertaining to home, school and community will be examined. Students will explore pedagogical concepts, knowledge and skills that will allow them to become good and effective teachers and foster effective relationships with their pupils that increase motivation, readiness to learn, and ability to interact and collaborate with others. Students will learn how to enhance student achievement, create a positive classroom climate, effectively communicate with their pupils, manage the classroom and improve pupil cooperation. Field observation is required. Required for teacher certification students.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares professionals to understand the developmental characteristics and educational needs of the early adolescent. The course topics will include the physiological, sociological, emotional, intellectual, and moral characteristics of the developmental period of early adolescence within social and cultural context. Study will include changes in family settings and relationships, social contexts, threats to health and safety, and risk behaviors in contemporary society that effect health development of young adolescents. Field observation and experience are required and integrated into the course. Required for Middle Childhood Teacher Certification.
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3.00 Credits
This course will encompass study of various curricular structures including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, as well as traditional approaches. Technology rich instructional strategies that are based on appropriate teaching and learning approaches will be emphasized along with the study of school structures such as team teaching and cooperative learning. Integration of content areas of the curriculum and the process of curriculum development, adaptation, and assessment will be given. Early field experience is required. Required for Middle Childhood Teacher Certification. Prerequisite: Approval of Teacher Certification candidacy, ACD.
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3.00 Credits
This course on siders teaching techniques and materials as applied to selected occupational subject areas in order to develop appreciation for a variety of teaching/learning methodologies. Early Field Experience is required. Prerequisite: Approval of School of Education.
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