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EDUC-040 COMMUNITY SERVICE

Involvement in some educational service activity in the community. Acceptable activities include tutoring and assisting in public and private schools, youth recreational programs, community day-care facilities or other approved educational service. Requires 30 clock hours of service. Offered fall, January, spring. 1 credit (E)

EDUC-150 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

An introduction to public schools and the teaching profession, including control of curriculum, the history of American education, philosophies which have influenced educators, how schools are financed, and laws which govern teachers and students. Requires thirty hours aiding in a public school classroom required. Recommended for second semester freshmen and above. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-205 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION

Introduces pre-service teachers to a teaching design under which technology (computer hardware, software, and ancillary equipment) is used to help change how teachers teach and students learn. Students will learn basic computer and multimedia equipment operation, techniques of multimedia authoring and how to use the Internet effectively in teaching across the curriculum. Prerequisite: 150. Offered January. 3 credits

EDUC-230 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Applications to teaching and school learning of behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic learning theories, human development and motivational concepts, and assessment and evaluation procedures. Prerequisite: 150. Offered fall, spring. 4 credits (IS)

EDUC-260 INSTRUCTIONAL DIFFERENTIATION FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS

Introduction to pre K-12 students often labeled as exceptional or diverse learners needing instructional differentiation based on skills, abilities, readiness levels, interests, motivations, and learning styles. Examines attitudes and stereotypes. Explores strategies to meet diverse student needs, matching instructional practices to student characteristics in the classroom and school environment. Prerequisites: 150 and 230, or consent of instructor. Offered fall. 3 credits

EDUC-270 BECOMING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

An overview of the philosphy, methods, and materials used in child care, preschool, kindergarten, and primary classrooms. Beginning with prenatal experiences, following the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children through the primary grades. Educational programs for child care centers, preschools, kindergartens, and the primary grades. Requires field experiences in the preschool setting. Prerequisites: 150, 230, and sophomore standing; or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-275 TEACHING ART

Projects in several media appropriate for teaching art in the schools. Art teaching methods. Prerequisite: 150. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits (CS)

EDUC-280 INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE LEVEL/ SECONDARY LEVEL TEACHING

An overview of the philosophy, methods, and materials used in middle level and high school classrooms. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from the intermediate grades through high school. Educational programs for middle schools and high schools. Requires field experiences in middle level or high school level classrooms. $10 lab fee. Prerequisites: 150, 230, and sophomore standing; or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-301 SUPERVISED TEACHING ASSISTANT

Supervised work in a public school setting to develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction as well as in establishing a climate conducive to learning. Enrollment by departmental directive for those students who, in the judgment of the department, require more extensive time in a clinical experience at a pre-student teaching level before assuming the responsibilities of student teaching. Offered fall, spring. 1-12 credits

EDUC-302 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

A broad interdisciplinary examination of the school-society relationship in the United States and of the many issues imbedded in this relationship including equal opportunity, students with special needs, human diversity, ideology, politics, and social change. $6 lab fee. Prerequisites: 150, 230, and junior standing. Offered fall, spring. 4 credits (IS or US, MWI)

EDUC-305 GENERAL METHODS & MANAGEMENT

Techniques of classroom teaching: the planning process, implementation of instruction, assessment of learning, use of educational resources, and classroom management. An introduction to teaching methods and classroom management as a foundation for future development in content specific methods courses. Prerequisites: 150, 230, and 270 or 280. Offered fall, spring. 4 credits

EDUC-360 TEACHING LINGUISTICALLY & CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS

An overview of linguistically and culturally appropriate teaching strategies for teaching English Language Learners (ELL) in the mainstream classroom. A review of current second language learning theory and an application of these theories to planning effective instruction for limited English proficiency students. An examination of second language development and cultural issues that affect ELL's academic performance in the mainstream classroom. Prerequisites: 150, 230, or consent of instructor. Offered spring. 3 credits (US)

EDUC-398 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAVEL

Topics vary according to faculty availability and interest. The major topic mounted in the past has been Multicultural Experiences in Education, which has taken place in Hawaii, England, and Montana.

EDUC-401 TEACHING LITERACY I

Theories, concepts, methods, and materials for developing literacy skills in children from pre- primary through fourth grade. Matching instruction to individual student's needs, abilities, and interests. Integrating children's literature. Using assessment to drive instruction. Aligning to state and federal standards. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 270 or 280, and prerequisites or corequisites of 302 and 305; or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 4 credits

EDUC-402 TEACHING LITERACY II

Theories, concepts, methods, and materials for developing literacy skills in students from fourth through tenth grade. Matching instruction to individual student's needs, abilities, and interests. Integrating children's and young adult's literature. Using assessment to drive instruction. Aligning to state and federal standards. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 270 or 280, 302, 305; or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 4 credits

EDUC-420 CONTENT-AREA LITERACY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Theories and strategies for using reading and writing to enhance student learning in secondary subject matter classrooms. Use of technology, study strategies, and assessment techniques for the reading/writing process. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 280, and prerequisite or corequisite of 305; or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 2 credits

EDUC-430 CONTENT METHODS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Curriculum, methods and assessment in the middle and high school content fields. Assignment to sections based upon teaching major. Observation and application in middle and high school classrooms. May be repeated for credit with different subjects. Prerequisite: 150, 230, 280, and prerequisite or co-requisite of 305; or consent of instructor. Offered fall. 3 credits

EDUC-448 TEACHING MATHEMATICS

Approaches to teaching mathematics with a focus on how children learn concepts, develop skills, and apply mathematics to their daily lives. Overview of the mathematics curriculum. Emphasis on teaching problem solving, number concepts, technology, basic operations with whole and rational numbers, probability and statistics, geometry, measurement, and algebra. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 270 or 280, 302, 305, 401, or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-449 TEACHING SCIENCE

Dimensions of science; science curriculum, observation, model building, discrepant events, inquiry, application of the scientific process, reporting findings, resources for teaching science, and assessment of science education. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 270 or 280, 302, 305, 401, or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-450 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES

Current trends in social studies, inquiry, discovery and group processes, creative activites and experiences, community resources, technology in social studies, thematic and integrative planning. Prerequisites: 150, 230, 270 or 280, and prerequisite or corequisite of 302 and 305, or consent of instructor. Offered fall, spring. 3 credits

EDUC-480 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Offered fall, January, spring. 1-5 credits

EDUC-491 STUDENT TEACHING: EARLY CHILDHOOD

Supervised work experience in public school classrooms with students from age three through primary grades. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 4 credits (part-time) or 12 credits (full-time).

EDUC-492 STUDENT TEACHING: ELEMENTARY

Supervised work experience in public school classrooms with students in intermediate elementary grades. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 4 credits (part-time) or 12 credits (full-time).

EDUC-493 STUDENT TEACHING: MIDDLE LEVEL

Supervised work experience in public school classrooms with students in middle school/junior high. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 4 credits (part-time) or 12 credits (full-time).

EDUC-494 STUDENT TEACHING: HIGH SCHOOL

Supervised work experience in public school classrooms with students in high school. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: admission to student teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 4 credits (part-time) or 12 credits (full-time).

EDUC-496 SEMINAR FOR FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHING

Examination of topics related to entering the teaching profession, challenges associated with student teaching and personal teaching effectiveness. Prerequisites: admission to student teaching. Taken concurrently with Full-time Student Teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 1 credit

EDUC-497 SEMINAR FOR PART-TIME STUDENT TEACHING

Examination of topics related to beginning student teaching, challenges associated with student teaching, and personal teaching effectiveness. Taken concurrently with part-time student teaching. Prerequisites: admission to student teaching. Taken concurrently with Full-time Student Teaching. Offered fall, January, spring. 1 credit

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