A study of a teaching as a career. Includes an examination of conditions and responsibilities at lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Field experience.

1-5-1

A study of the responsibilities of teaching in a specific setting. Student will be assigned to an area school according to subject matter and grade level of planned certification. Field experience. Prerequisite: EDU 111

2-0-2

A study of general music fundamentals and methods for use with elementary students. An emphasis on integrated instruction and the appropriate use of music to enhance the cognitive and psychomotor domains. Open to elementary education and all-grade physical education majors only. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher Education, EDU 111

2-1-2

A study of the application of basic psychological principles to classroom instruction and the school environment at the elementary level. Motivation, principles of learning, and crucial issues will be explored. The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development of children from infancy through early adolescence will be examined. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 111, PSY 113

2-1-2

A study of the application of basic psychological principles to classroom instruction and the school environment at the middle and high school levels. Motivation, principles of learning, crucial issues, and alternative learning environments will be explored. The physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and development of the early adolescent and adolescent will be examined. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 111, PSY 113

An in-depth study of the responsibilities of teaching in a specific setting. Student will be assigned to an area school according to subject matter and grade level of planned certification. field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211; Corequisite: EDU 303

A study of the problems, purposes, and responsibilities of teaching, including methods, daily and long-range planning, classroom management, discipline strategies, instructional processes, and parental involvement in the schools. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211; Corequisite: EDU 301

1-1-1

A study of educational programs and practices in schools with multicultural populations. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211

2-1-2

A study of exceptional children and programs in K-12 educational settings. Areas of study are program design, identification process, curriculum development, inclusion, mainstreaming, and program evaluation. Special education areas of concentration include learning disabilities, visual/hearing impaired, physically handicapped, emotionally handicapped, and mentally handicapped. Gifted and talented areas of concentration include academic, creative leadership, and performing arts. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

3-0-3

A study of the historical, philosophical, and social aspects of American public education. The legal and financial basis of public education, and the rights and responsibilities of teachers and students will be reviewed; significant professional issues will be identified and explored. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 211

3-1-3

A study of content area reading at the middle and high school levels. An emphasis on comprehension, study skills, and reading strategies appropriate for the various subject matter disciplines. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

2-1-2

A study of historical and philosophical origins of the middle school. The changing cognitive, physical, social, and emotional needs of the middle level learner will be examined; team teaching, exploratory, advisor-advisee, intramural activities, guidance. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

2-1-2

A study of instruction and techniques for successful teaching of middle level students. Emphasis on planning, application, team teaching, interdisciplinary teaching, interrelationship of subject matter. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 412

0-10-2

A supervised field based experience at the appropriate level of anticipated certification with emphasis upon effective teaching methods and the philosophy of education. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, departmental approval.

0-5-1

An in-depth study of the responsibilities of teaching reading in an elementary setting. Field experience. Open to elementary education majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303 Corequisite: EDU 445

2-1-2

A study of teaching methods designed to facilitate competency in specific subject areas; methods, daily and long range planning, classroom management, instructional technology, curriculum development, secondary school organization, individualized instruction, motivation, concept development, and interdisciplinary teaching. Open to secondary education majors only. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 232, EDU 301, EDU 303

5-0-5

A study of reading skills and the methods used in the teaching of reading. A study of methods and techniques to help children who are experiencing reading difficulties. Open to elementary education majors only. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303; Corequisite: EDU 441

2-1-2

A study of art and its application to the elementary school classroom. The preparation of art projects with emphasis on art as a tool of learning and on methods of teaching. Drawing, coloring, painting, making collages, using fabrics and paper, and improvising creations from a variety of materials. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

4-4-4

A study of methodologies, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of mathematics and science at the elementary level. Emphasis is on hands-on science and the use of math manipulatives. Open to elementary education majors only. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

1-1-1

A study of instructional media and technology. Classroom experience. Field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

2-0-2

A study of methods of assessment and evaluation which include standardized tests, teacher made tests, authentic assessment, and portfolio usage. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 222, and/or EDU 232, EDU 301, EDU 303

4-1-4

A study of methodologies, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of handwriting, spelling, oral and written expression; and the study of social studies at the elementary level including the use of computers as instructional tools. Open to elementary education majors only. Field experience. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303

1-40-10

Observation, participation, and teaching in a school under the direction of a master cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Student will be assigned to an area school for ten full weeks according to subject matter and grade level of planned certification. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; senior status; 2.5 GPA in major, minor(s), overall; and departmental approval. Corequisite: EDU 471

1-0-1

Analysis, synthesis, and reflection based on the student-teaching experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; senior status;2.5 GPA in major, minor(s), overall; and departmental approval. Corequisite: EDU 470

Variable Credit 1-6

Individual projects, research, and/or directed studies of contemporary issues in the field of professional education. Credit arranged on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 301, EDU 303, departmental approval.