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2007-08 Catalog

Education - Undergraduate

Approved Undergraduate Courses

Education (EDUC)

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EDUC 205: Multicultural Issues in the Classroom - A

Examination of issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, etc., as they relate to educational practices. (4)

EDUC 262: Foundations of Education

Introduction to teaching; historical, philosophical, social, political, ethical and legal foundations. Federal and state legislation for special populations. Concurrent with EDUC 263. (3)

EDUC 263: School Observation

Graded observation in schools. Concurrent with EDUC 262. (1)

EDUC 385: Comparative Education - C

Comparison and investigation of materials and cultural systems of education throughout the world. Emphasis on applying knowledge for greater understanding of diverse populations in the K-12 educational system. (4)

EDUC 390: Inquiry into Learning I: Investigation into Learning and Development

Investigation into theories of learning and development and into historical and current practices, values, and beliefs that influence efforts to shape learning in educational settings. Topics include: self as learner, theories of learning, others as learners, exceptionalities, technology, values, literacy and factors influencing learning and literacy (fieldwork included). Concurrent with EDUC 392. (4)

EDUC 391: Foundations of Learning

Investigation into theories of learning and development and into historical and current practices,  values, and beliefs that influence efforts to shape learning in educational settings. Topics include: self as learner, theories of learning, others as learners, exceptionalities, technology, values literacy and factors influencing learning and literacy. Limited to music education majors. (3)

EDUC 392: Inquiry into Learning II: Investigation into Learning and Development

Continued investigation into theories of learning and development and into historical and current practices, values and beliefs that influence efforts to shape learning in educational settings. Topics include: self as learner, theories of learning, others as learners, exceptionalities, technology, values, literacy and factors influencing learning and literacy (fieldwork included). Concurrent with EDUC 390. (4)

EDUC 394: Technology and Teaching: Laboratory

Laboratory in which students explore instructional uses of technology and develop and apply various skills and competencies. Concurrent with EDUC 390. (2)

EDUC 406: Mathematics in K-8 Education

Exploration of mathematical principles and practices consistent with NCTM curriculum standards. For elementary students. Practicum included, concurrent with EDUC 408 and EDUC 424. (4)

EDUC 408: Literacy in K-8 Education

Participation in the development of appropriate curricular strategies and instructional methods for supporting the diversity of learners' language/literacy growth. For elementary students. Practicum included, concurrent with EDUC 406 and EDUC 424. (4)

EDUC 410: Science/Health in K-8 Education

Strategies for teaching science by using inquiry methods and problem-solving techniques will be employed to explore interactive curricula from an environmental point of view. Issues of nutrition and health. Practicum included, concurrent with EDUC 412 and EDUC 425. (4)

EDUC 411: Strategies for Language/Literacy Development

Cross-listed with EDUC 511. (2)

EDUC 412: Social Studies in K-8 Education

Focus on drawing connections between the content of social studies curricula and the lived experiences of human lives. Practicum included. Concurrent with EDUC 410 and EDUC 425. (4)

EDUC 413: Language/Literacy Development: Assessment and Instruction

Cross-listed with EDUC 513. (4)

EDUC 424: Inquiry into Teaching I: Diverse Learners

Focus on general principles of instructional design and delivery with special emphasis on reading and language, assessment, adaptation, and classroom management. For elementary and secondary students not majoring in music or physical education. For elementary students, concurrent with EDUC 406 and EDUC 408.  (4)

EDUC 425: Inquiry into Teaching II: Diverser Learners

Extension and expansion of ideas introduced in EDUC 424. Continued emphasis on instructional design and delivery with a focus on reading and language, assessment, adaptation, and classroom management. For elementary and secondary students outside of music and physical education, concurrent with EDUC 410 and EDUC 412. (4)

EDUC 426: Special Topics in Children's Literature

Cross-listed with EDUC 526. (2)

EDUC 427: Multicultural Children's Literature

Cross-listed with EDUC 527. (2)

EDUC 428: Children's Literature in the K-8 Curriculum

Cross-listed with EDUC 528. (2)

EDUC 429: Adolescent Literature in the Secondary Curriculum

Cross-listed with EDUC 529. (2)

EDUC 430: Student Teaching in K-8 Education - SR

Teaching in classrooms of local public schools under the direct supervision of Department of Instructional Development and Leadership faculty and classroom teachers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Education courses Terms I-III. Concurrent with EDUC 450. (10)

EDUC 434: Student Teaching - Elementary (Dual) - SR

Designed for persons who do dual student teaching. Ten weeks of teaching in classrooms of local public schools under the direct supervision of Department of Instructional Development and Leadership faculty and classroom teachers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Education courses Terms I-III. Concurrent with EDUC 450. (6)

EDUC 436: Alternate Level Student Teaching - Elementary

Designed to give some knowledge, understanding, and study of children, subject matter fields, and materials in the student's alternate teaching level plus student teaching on that level. Students who have completed secondary preferred-level student teaching should enroll in this course. (6)

EDUC 437: Alternate Level Student Teaching - Secondary - SR

Designed to give some knowledge, understanding, and study of children, subject matter fields, and materials in the student's alternate teaching level plus student teaching on that level. Students who have completed elementary preferred level student teaching should enroll in this course. Independent study card required. (6)

EDUC 438: Strategies for Whole Literacy Instruction (K-12)

Cross-listed with EDUC 538. (2)

EDUC 440: Art in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 444: English in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 445: Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and English as a Second Language

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. Required for foreign language endorsement. (4)

EDUC 446: Mathematics in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 447: Science in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 448: Social Studies in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 449: Computer Science in the Secondary School

Instructional strategies, long- and short-range planning, curriculum, and other considerations specific to the disciplines. (4)

EDUC 450: Inquiry into Learning and Teaching: Reflective Practice Seminar

A seminar for all education students (except music and physical education) focusing development of professionalism and competence in inquiry and reflective practice (elementary and secondary). Taken with student teaching Term IV Hub. (2)

EDUC 456: Storytelling

A combination of discovery and practicum in the art of story-telling. Investigates the values and background of storytelling, the various types of and forms of stories, techniques of choosing and of telling stories. Some off-campus practice. Demonstrations and joint storytelling by and with instructor. (2)

EDUC 457: The Arts, Media and Technology

Students use a variety of techniques, equipment and materials to explore ways of seeing and expressing how they see and experience their environment. (2)

EDUC 466: Student Teaching - Secondary (Dual) - SR

Designed for students who do dual student teaching. Ten weeks of teaching in classrooms of local public schools under the direct supervision of Department of Instructional Development and Leadership faculty and classroom teachers (taken with SPED 439, 5 hours, and EDUC 450, 4 hours) (secondary students). (7)

EDUC 468: Student Teaching - Secondary - SR

Teaching in public schools under the direction of classroom and university teachers. Prerequisites: Formal application; senior standing; cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. Concurrent with EDUC 450. (10)

EDUC 470: Curriculum, Materials and Instruction for Teaching English as a Second Language

Application of language teaching methodology to various instructional situations. Cross-listed with LANG 470. (4)

EDUC 473: Parent-Teacher Relationships

Issues and skills important in conferencing and parent-teacher relationships. (2)

EDUC 485: The Gifted Child

A study of the gifted child, characteristics and problems, and school procedures designed to further development.  (2)

EDUC 490: Acquisition and Development of Language

Investigation of how young children acquire their first language and what they know as a result of this learning. Cross-listed with EDUC 510. (2)

EDUC 491: Independent Study (1 to 4)

EDUC 493: Effective Tutoring Methods

A practical course for students interested in applying theories of learning to one-on-one tutoring situations and receiving training about group dynamics and communication styles for presentations and group sessions. Readings, role-playing exercises, research, student presentations, class discussion, and continuous written reflection. (1)

EDUC 495: Internship (1 to 12)

EDUC 496: Laboratory Workshop

Practical course using elementary-age children in a classroom situation working out specific problems; provision will be made for some active participation of the university students. Prerequisites: Conference with the instructor or the dean of the Department of Instructional Development and Leadership.

EDUC 497: Special Project

Individual study and research on education problems or additional laboratory experience in public school classrooms. Prerequisite: Consent of the dean. (1-4)

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