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Education Related Classes

MATH 101 Math for Elementary Teachers I

A course designed especially for the teacher of elementary school mathematics. Topics include; problem solving, sets, logic, functions, numeration systems, computational algorithms, rational and irrational numbers, and number theory. Prerequisite: Placement. Fall. (3 hours)

MATH 102 Math for Elementary Teachers II

Topics include: proportional reasoning, percent, descriptive statistics, probability, intuitive geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or consent of instructor. Spring. GE-D. (3 hours)

EDUC 111 Introduction to Teaching

Introduction to the role of the teacher as a professional. Content includes: professional development, decision-making, effective teaching, family involvement, culture of and in schools, professional standards, collaboration, and teachers as lifelong learners. Field experience required. Fall. January. Spring.(3 hours)

EDUC  130 Introduction to Early Childhood

An introduction to early childhood education by studying the history, theory, and
characteristics of various programs for young children. Also examines the parent-teacher child relationship. Field experience is required. Spring.(2 hours)

ART 205 Elementary Art Techniques

A course to develop skills in handling various media for use in the elementary and junior high/middle schools. It combines a study of the art curriculum at these levels with a study of the general elementary curriculum and how the two are interrelated. (2 hours)

EDUC  206 Foundations of Exceptional Learners

An introduction to 13 areas of exceptionality with concentration on characteristics, etiology, treatment, and implication for educational programming. Fall. (3 hours)

MUS 211 Essential Skills in Music

Basic instruction in music fundamentals including symbols, terms, and notation. Skill is developed in reading and performing melodies typical of those found in elementary level music textbooks. Students will learn methods of teaching basic music concepts and rote songs through demonstration teaching in the College classroom. This course is for elementary education majors and is not open to music majors. Includes a one-hour lab for directed practice on instruments.      (2 hours)

EDUC  223 Childhood Development

A study of the physiological, intellectual, sociological, and psychological factors influencing the child from the time of conception to puberty. Field experience is required. Spring. (3 hours)

EDUC  235 Education Psychology

Application of theories of learning. Content develops an awareness of the growth and development of learners from early childhood through adolescence. May require field experiences. Prerequisites: EDUC 111; ENG 110. Fall. Spring. (2 hours)

EDUC  263 Learners with Mild Disabilities

An in-depth study of the characteristics and causes of mental retardation, including the psychological, physiological, environmental and cultural factors. Prerequisite: EDUC 206. Spring. (2 hours)

EDUC  301 Corrective Reading

Study of the informal and formal assessment of children’s reading disabilities, uses and interpretation of standardized and teacher constructed tests, and an emphasis on remedial techniques. Includes tutoring experience in diagnosis and correction. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block. Prerequisite: EDUC 235 and 340. Fall. (3 hours)

HPE 301 Teaching Fundamental Movement Activities

Methods for teaching fundamental motor skills and developmentally appropriate physical education activities based on the needs, interest, and characteristics of the elementary school child are stressed within an interdisciplinary content. Concurrent enrollment with HPE 350 (waived for elementary education majors). Prerequisite: HPE 206, 260,

MATH 303 Math for Elementary Teachers III

The study of curriculum, methods, computer applications, materials, and assessment for elementary school mathematics programs. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, with field experiences a required component. Prerequisites: MATH 101, 102. Fall. (3 hours)

COMM 308 Creative Dramatics

How one draws out and channels creativity in children and adults by using such methods as pantomime, improvisation, movement activities, and improvised story dramatization. The course is for elementary and secondary teachers, camp counselors, and park or playground supervisors. Fall. Spring. (2-3 hours)

EDUC  315 Mild Interventions: Strategies and Instruction

Examination of curriculum, effective teaching methods, and materials appropriate to teach learners with mild disabilities.  Prerequisites:  EDUC 206, EDUC 263.  Fall.

EDUC  319 Social Science Methods

The study of curriculum, methods, computer applications, materials, and assessment for the elementary school natural and social science programs. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, with field experiences a required component. Prerequisites: EDUC 319, 331. Fall. (3 hours)

EDUC  331 Social Studies Methods

The study of curriculum, methods, computer applications, materials, and assessment for the elementary school natural and social science programs. Taken as part of the Elementary Methods Block, with field experiences a required component. Prerequisites: EDUC 319, 331. Fall. (3 hours)

EDUC  340 Literacy Block

Integrated study of the language arts. Emergence and development of listening, speech, writing, and reading, including word recognition and comprehension strategies. Includes the evaluation and use of instructional and recreational reading materials, methods, curriculum, assessment, and computer applications. Requires participation in school classrooms and wide reading in children’s literature. Prerequisite: EDUC 235. Spring. (8 hours)

EDUC 350 Assessment and Implementation of Mild Interventions

Informal and formal testing, individual educational programs, classroom management and organization to meet the educational needs of learners.  Prerequisites:  EDUC 206, EDUC 263.  Spring.

EDUC  360 Classroom Behavioral Management

The study of current models of classroom discipline and techniques to manage individual and group behavior. Field experience required. Taken concurrently with EDUC 251, 301, 319, 331; MATH 303. Prerequisites: EDUC 235, 340. Fall. (2 hours)

EDUC 410 Teacher in Today's School

An examination of critical issues facing teachers in today’s schools.  Topics are variable but will include classroom management, conflict resolution, and legal rights and responsibilities of teachers. 

EDUC 474 Early and Middle Childhood Student Teaching

Full-time teaching experiences in the public schools. Initial experiences include observing the classroom teacher and working with small groups. These experiences are gradually expanded until the student is in complete charge of the learning experiences of an elementary school classroom. Taken as a part of the Professional Term in elementary education. Prerequisites: EDUC 301, 317, 319; MATH 303. Spring.

EDUC 478 Mild Interventions Student Teaching

Full-time teaching experiences in the public school special education classroom. Involvement is increased until the student assumes the responsibilities of the regular classroom teacher. Must be complemented with a similar experience in EDUC 474. Prerequisites: EDUC 301, 315, 317, 319, MATH 303. Spring. Fee required.

 

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