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3.00 Credits
A study of the efficiency and equity aspects of government finance and public expenditures and revenues, stressing various taxes at the federal, state, and local levels. Prerequisite: ECO 110, 220.
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3.00 Credits
A study of how firms efficiently manage their financial resources and maximize the value of their owner's investment. Capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management are the three fundamental management decisions discussed. Specific topics include financial statement analysis, long- and short-term financial planning, valuation, risk and return, cost of capital, mergers and acquisitions, international finance and options. Prerequisite: ECO 260 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A course covering the monetary side of international economics. The first half of the course focuses on theory, discussing models of exchange rate and open-economy macroeconomics. The second half of the course is policy oriented and considers the history of the international monetary system, choices of exchange rate arrangements, international financial markets, banking and currency crises, and the politics of finance. Prerequisite: ECO 210. ECO 220 and 420 are recommended.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of technology in the classroom. This course provides future teachers with the understanding and skills they need to successfully employ technological solutions to curricular challenges. It is expected that students will already possess a basic understanding of the more traditional educational technologies; therefore, this course focuses upon emerging technologies and computer-based resources. Successful completion of this course fulfills the computer competency requirement for Kentucky teachers. Prerequisite: EDU 227, or 228, or concurrently. This course is open only to sophomores and juniors seeking teacher certification at Centre College or education minors.
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3.00 Credits
Normally at least a half of each class day is spent in local schools; the meetings of the course utilize these experiences when exploring American education. One focus of the course is educational change using the Kentucky Education Reform Act as an example. Among the major topics covered are conflicting goals and assumptions in schooling, the governance and organization of schooling, teaching as a profession, the reflective process, and desired changes in schooling. Offered only during the Centre term.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the theories of child and adolescent development as applied to learning and teaching. Additional topics addressed in the course include the meaning of intelligence, effective teaching strategies and motivation, and multicultural and social issues and their effects on classrooms. A required field experience connects theory and practice.
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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to special education and to the design and adaptation of instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all students. State and federal regulations for the identification and placement of exceptional children in the least restrictive environment are studied. Equitable tests, testing procedures, and Individual Education Plans are studied. Reading, understanding, and evaluating research are also included. A field component is required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Program or declared education minor.
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3.00 Credits
The course emphasizes the teaching and learning of language concepts, strategies, and skills for the elementary student. Language development is studied with a focus on the interrelationship of receptive and expressive skills. Students examine, evaluate, and use language arts resources; develop, select, and use a variety of authentic assessment procedures for the language arts; and plan strategies for organizing an integrated language arts curriculum. A field component is required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Program or declared education minor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the general methods used in planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons and practice of these methods in classrooms and microteaching. Other topics include the use of technology in teaching, observation and reflection techniques, and unit planning. A field component is required. Prerequisite: EDU 227, 228 and admission to the Education Program or declared education minor.
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3.00 Credits
The study of developmentally appropriate curriculum in the elementary classroom from national standards to local school district requirements and resources. Meeting individual student needs and integrating across disciplines is also included. Standardized testing as well as student assessment including scoring rubrics, recordkeeping and student/parent feedback is addressed. Lesson plans and unit plans are developed. Theories of classroom discipline and observations in schools assist in the development of appropriate procedures and routines as well as techniques for building a sense of community in the elementary classroom. Prerequisite: EDU 227, 228 and admission to the Education Program or declared education minor.
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