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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course is designed to provide the candidates with the knowledge needed to implement a variety of instructional models. Candidates will learn a variety of assessment techniques and develop assessments appropriate to the lesson plan model used. This will include understanding the theoretical underpinnings and important theorists of social and cognitive constructivism who contributed to the development of these models. The candidate will have the opportunity to apply content area knowledge and knowledge of the student's developmental needs in the process of developing lesson plans in a variety of the models. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to observe either through video presentation or in live classrooms the implementation of a number of these models. (Fall and Spring) No prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of the methodologies and approaches to teaching and integrating mathematics in the elementary school. The purpose of this course is to explore, create and utilize a variety of instructional math strategies that are developmentally appropriate and motivating for the elementary school child. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities using math in order to facilitate the learning, the application and the implementation of concepts and procedures to real-world situations. In addition, this course involves preservice teachers in a variety of problem-solving activities designed to develop meanings and properties of mathematical concepts. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of teaching reading and writing in the content areas in the elementary classroomwith an emphasis on principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presentsmethodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension abilities in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260. EDU3420 Methods of Teaching the Fine Arts in Elementary School 2 semester hours This is amethods course in which the teacher candidates explore the educational, communicative and aesthetic value of drama, music, and visual art by promoting artistic development, appreciation, and performance through the use of various tools, including technology, for creating, analyzing and performing works of art. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours This course explores some of the key issues impacting middle schools and secondary schools in our society today. These issues are analyzed in an attempt to clarify the changing roles of the schools, teachers, and students in our increasingly complexmulticultural society. Using current research, case studies, and class projects, students will discuss and analyze issues that shape educational institutions and current practices. Students will also explore strategies teachers can use to address some of these issues in their own classrooms. Working as part of a team, each student will participate in the creation of an interdisciplinary thematic unit appropriate for use in a middle school. Students will also analyze different strategies for reading in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check and EDU2200 or EDU2100 and EDU2260.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours This is a basic course in methods of teaching reading. Many approaches to teaching reading are examined, including basal, literature-based, individualized, reading workshop, guided reading, and language experience. Through lecture and lab the student gains experience in planning reading lessons designed tomeet the needs of children from various cultural and experiential backgrounds. Students will develop an understanding of the methods of teaching language arts, with an emphasis on principles, trends,methods andmaterials based on current research, practice and the integration of technology. Students will learn how to develop a community of learners in a classroom where the teacher interacts with the children while applying learning theories and gain an understanding of how children learn best. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours This course is designed specifically for elementary education majors. Students will be exposed to the "new" curriculum in elementary physical education thatpurports a developmental approach to the successful acquisition of fundamental movement. The course offers a blend of theory and practice, as students engage in activities that are designed to teach movement within a holistic framework. Experiential activities include interdisciplinary teaching, the competition-cooperation link, body/mind challenges, multicultural, rhythmic, dance, and innovative games. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2100 and EDU2260.
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Students will develop an understanding of teaching reading and writing in the content areas in the secondary classroom with an emphasis on principles, trends, methods, materials, approaches and strategies. Based on theories of interactive language and writing development, the course presentsmethodology designed to help teachers develop literacy and comprehension abilities in the content areas. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the College of Education including passing the Basic Skills Test, maintaining a GPA of 2.75, passing a background and a sex offender check, EDU2200 and EDU2260.
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1.00 Credits
1 semester hour Teacher candidates participate in the life of an assigned elementary school as a member of a learning community. Candidates complete volunteer hours (a minimum of 30 hours per term) and attend scheduled seminars spread throughout the academic year. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to LMC support, teacher assistance, small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisite: EDU2750 or consent of instructor.
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12.00 Credits
12 semester hours Student teaching is the capstone experience of Aurora University's College of Education. It is the segment of that program when a student is responsible for directing the learning of a group of students under the competent supervision of a certified teacher. The student is guided through experiences designed to apply the knowledge and skill gained in the classroom. In essence, the student performs the major functions of a teacher with appropriate responsibilities and supervision. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education, a 2.75 or better GPA, officially reported passing score on the Illinois Content Area Test, all Education coursework completed. Placement applications are due the January preceding the academic year of student teaching.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This seminar meets in conjunction with student teaching and is required for all elementary and secondary education majors. (Fall and Spring) Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education, a 2.75 or better GPA, officially reported passing score on the Illinois Content Area Test, all Education coursework completed. Co-Requisite: EDU4750.
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