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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the educational implications and applications of contemporary educational psychology and research. Explores major perspectives on learning as well as the role of social and cultural processes in learning; how to motivate and manage today's students; and the role of assessment in providing evidence of student learning. Fifteen hours of field observation required. Prerequisite: EDUC310 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the Middle School level philosophy, structure and goals, based on the psychology of early adolescence. Analysis of developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, and support systems at the Middle School level. Current teacher roles, classroom management and educational assessment in the Middle School are examined. Knowledge of several theories of adolescent psychology is applied to classroom settings. Prerequisite: EDUC440 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
As the needs of the early adolescent are unique, so too must be the curriculum and instruction to meet the learner's needs. Explores the curriculum and instructional needs of the early adolescent learner. Models of curriculum and methods of instruction for the Middle School setting will be explored in teams of students. Prerequisite: EDUC442 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the various components of the secondary school English curriculum. Includes study in English language, literature, composition, listening, and reading, with an emphasis on the knowledge, pedagogy and dispositions. Emphasizes the challenges of individual student differences, and instructional technology. Requires 40 hours of field experience for students seeking certificate. Prerequisites: EDUC310, EDUC440, SPED510, EDUC520 plus a minimum of 25 hours of English and/or literature courses.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Individual reading, research, and/or project in education under the supervision of a faculty member. Deals with content not available in organized courses. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and division chairperson.
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12.00 Credits
Provides the teacher candidate with directed experiences in planning, organizing, and instructing pupils within a regular classroom of an Illinois public school. Candidate is supervised by a Governors State University faculty member and a school-based cooperating teacher. Includes 15 weeks of full-time classroom experience. Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses upon continuation of developmental strategies appropriate for readers in grades six to twelve. Emphasis is upon instruction highlighting skill development in utilization of prior experiences, word knowledge, reading comprehension, reference usage, analysis of literature, and motivation of the adolescent reader. Requires 25 hours of field experience for undergraduates seeking certification in secondary education in English. Prerequisites: Open to English majors, Elementary Education majors admitted to teacher education, or graduate students.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces prospective and practicing teachers to the wealth of contemporary multicultural literature available for students in grades kindergarten through eight. Explores strategies for enhancing literacy development using multicultural literature, as well as methods of implementing multicultural literature across the curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces teachers to the content, methodology, and instructional materials of secondary school mathematics. Explores methods and strategies in a real world learning environment. Emphasizes the guidelines set forth in the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. Prerequisites: EDUC310, PSYC320, SPED510, and possession of a valid teaching license.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the history of the schooling of ethnic and racial minority groups in urban America. Focuses on both the public and parochial schools in the acculturation of minority children and adults. Presents ethnic case histories of educational achievement and historical background of issues such as mental testing, desegregation, and tracking.
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