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  • EDU 401: Methods of Teaching Fine Arts

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course prepares students with the understanding, concepts, techniques and materials of the visual arts, music, drama and dance. Students understand the cultural dimensions of the arts and the interrelationships among the art forms. Students are given the tools to promote artistic development, appreciation and performance. Students will be able to use various tools, including technology, to create, analyze and perform works of art. Prerequisite: EDU 309, Completion of General Studies Fine Arts Requirement and Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Each semester.
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  • EDU 402: Methods of Art Education

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course is designed to introduce the prospective art teacher to the methods and materials used in art instruction in grades K-12. Sequential development of skills in various media and appreciation of artistic expression is emphasized. Teaching strategies and behavior management programs will be shared. Ways to approach instruction for the culturally diverse student and exceptional child are discussed and demonstrated. This course should be taken during the semester preceding student teaching. A 48 hour eight-week field experience is a course requirement. Prerequisite: EDU 311, Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Fall semester.
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  • EDU 403: Middle School: Philosophy And Practices

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    Examines ideas and practices pertaining to middle school teachers. Required course for the Illinois middle school endorsement on elementary and/or secondary certificate. Focuses on middle school philosophy, curriculum and instruction, and current practices. Includes instructional methods for designing and teaching developmentally appropriate content programs in middle schools including content area reading instruction. Examines organization and scheduling procedures as well as team teaching components. Complements knowledge acquired from methods courses and examines their application to middle school ideas and practices or upper elementary grades and junior high schools. Scheduled visits to area middle schools may be included as part of the course activities. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education program. Each semester.
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  • EDU 404: Early Adolescents And Schooling

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    Focuses on the developmental characteristics of early adolescents, the nature and needs of early adolescents. Includes the advisory role of the middle grade (5-8) teacher in providing appropriate guidance as well as in assessing, coordinating and referring students to health, social services and other related services. Study the development of youth of the middle school grades (5-8) and ages (10-14). Required course for the Illinois middle school endorsement on elementary and/or secondary certificate. Complements the knowledge acquired from Education 350 Educational Psychology and Psychology 406 Psychology of the Exceptional Child. Same as PSY 404. Prerequisite for Education majors: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, PSY 153, and junior standing. Each semester. (NOTE: EDU 404 meets one of the two I.S.B.E. requirements for the Middle School Endorsement. PSY 404 may be applied as part of a psychology major or concentration. This cross-listed course cannot be counted for both areas.)
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  • EDU 407: Workshops

    1.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    An intensive course for 5 days (or equivalent) presented by guest instructors and regular staff members. Does not count toward a major. As needed.
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  • EDU 412: Methods of Teaching Reading in The Content Area

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course focuses on methods to enable interaction with content texts. Emphasis is on strategies for teaching vocabulary, concepts, comprehension, reasoning, and organization in specialty subject areas at the secondary and special (K-12) levels. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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  • EDU 417: Safety Education/ Crash Prevention

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course is designed to examine safety issues in modern society. Various safety considerations will be discussed with emphasis given to vehicle safety issues and crash prevention. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Summer.
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  • EDU 418: Introduction to Driver Education

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course will present the content for the classroom phase of Driver Education as well as materials and methods for instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Summer.
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  • EDU 419: Advanced Driver Education

    2.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    This course will have a 15 hour behind-the-wheel (BTW) observation requirement with a qualified driver education instructor. Methods for BTW instruction using dual control vehicle in variety of driver training lessons. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and EDU 418. Summer.
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  • EDU 429: Children's Literature

    3.00 Credits
    McKendree University

    A thorough foundation of the genres of children's literature is taught as a basis for literacy and curriculum in the elementary classroom. Particular emphasis is given to the various reader response methods associated with using children's literature in the classroom. In addition, the Caldecott, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King award winners are explored while other pieces are evaluated in terms of selecting high quality literature for the classroom. The history of children's literature, censorship and the use of multicultural literature are just a few of the additional topics covered in this course. Students are expected to implement new knowledge during the field experience portion associated with EDU 309. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 309. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Each semester.
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