|
Elementary Professional |
Secondary Professional
Elementary Education Minor |
Early Childhood Endorsement
links go to course syllabi
EDU 100 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (1)
An introduction to the field of teaching. This experience will include a
weekly session on campus and 35 hours of guided observations in varied public
school classrooms. (Students need to block out two hours weekly for the class
and treat this time like a lab for the course.) The purpose is to assist the
students in becoming reflective practitioners and to provide a forum for discussion
of issues relating to teaching. It is a required course to be taken early
in the student's study. It may be taken concurrently with EDU 200 or EDU 262.
(Offered in fall and spring.)
EDU 200 Foundations of American Education (3)
Introduction to the major influences that have shaped American education.
New trends and critical issues in education examined. Historical and philosophical
bases for education are studied. Consideration will be given to the ever increasing
diversity in today's classroom. Prerequisites: PSY 100; and sophomore
standing. (Offered in fall, interim and spring.)
EDU 262 Human Learning and Development (3)
This course deals with the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth
and development within the framework of educational psychology. Covers development
from early childhood through adolescence, with emphasis upon the unique needs
and characteristics of learners as they relate to the classroom setting. Introduction
to different approaches to teaching and classroom management. Prerequisite:
PSY 100 and sophomore standing. (Offered in fall, interim and spring.)
EDU 271 The
Diverse Learner (4)
The course focuses on a wide variety of diversities found in
today's schools such as: race, ethnicity, culture, religion, family, socio-economic,
gender, as well as physical and intellectual diversities. Special emphasis
is placed on the teacher's role in creating an inclusive learning environment.
Course includes off-campus field experience with diverse students populations.
(Offered in fall and spring.) Note: Special Eduation students should take
EDU 273 Diversity Issues for Educators instead of EDU 271, and non-special
education majors who successfully transfer in a general diversity class in
education may take EDU 272 instead of 271.
EDU 272 Special Education for Mainstream Teachers (2)
This course deals focuses on a wide variety of diversities represented
in the spectrum of learning challenges such as autism, ADD/ADHD, visual and
hearing impairments, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and others.
It focuses on key pieces of federal legislation and landmark court decisions
that impact the educational environment. Special emphasis will focus on the
teacher's role and responsibility in creating and implementing IEP's and ways
in which strategic adaptations and modifications can be made to the academic
learning environment. At least ten approved off campus field experience hours
in a diverse setting required. NOT to be taken by Special Education majors,
but should be taken by those who transfer in an education class dealing with
other diversities. To meet the diversity requirements, all other students
who take this course need to take the complementary course, EDU 273 Diversity
Issues for Educators if they have not transferred an acceptable alternative.
(Offered in spring upon sufficient enrollment)
|
