This course provides opportunities for students to examine and develop their own identities, beliefs, values, and teaching philosophies through the exploration of multicultural education and social justice teaching. Preservice teachers will be better equipped to see students clearly, build relationships, and teach them well. Grounded in the philosophy of the Circle of Courage and Ubuntu, a South African term meaning “I am because we are,” students will realize their place in the classroom and the world. This course explores the major themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, culture, bias, and social justice. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8 hours.
Every Fall, Interim, and Spring
Previously: EDUC 355
This course will provide students with the strategies and techniques to effectively design and implement classroom assessments, and interpret standardized test results in the classroom environment. Students will learn to employ a variety of assessment techniques and interpret the results of various assessments designed for learners from different backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Every Fall and Spring
Previously: EDUC 375
Included in this course is a focused study of curricula used in kindergarten. Techniques in instruction, lesson design, and assessment will be demonstrated and practiced. Materials and technology integration appropriate for kindergarten children will be emphasized. Course includes a field experience of approximately 30 hours.
Every other Interim, odd years
Previously: EDUC 231
National and state standards for science will provide the basis for this course which integrates science content knowledge, teaching methods and materials appropriate for teaching in today’s K-8 classrooms. This course is designed to build preservice teachers’ practical experience in teaching science at the elementary and middle school level. The course will allow for application of science content including life, physical, earth and space science to lessons and activities. The course integrates science content knowledge and teaching skills and integrates hands-on learning from a constructivist perspective. A practicum experience of approximately 10 hours is required.
Every Spring
Previously: EDUC 301
This course is based on the premise that math is essential for preparing children to participate in our 21st century economy, children can and will enjoy mathematics, that children learn best by actively exploring and investigating math, and that problem-solving, reasoning, and communication are important goals of mathematics teaching and learning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 10 hours.
Every Spring
Previously: EDUC 313
National and state standards for social studies will provide the basis for this course which integrates social studies content knowledge, teaching methods and materials appropriate for teaching in today's K-8 classrooms. This course is designed to build preservice teachers' knowledge, skills and attitudes to become effective and competent teachers of social studies including geography, history, civics/government, and economics. Students will explore the philosophy, objectives, instructional strategies and materials used in teaching social studies in the elementary and middle school and will allow for the application of social studies content to lessons and activities.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Every Spring
Previously: EDUC 350
This course integrates writing theory and practice for teachers. Topics include writing development, research on writing, curriculum development, local, state and national standards for writing, models for responding to and evaluating student writing, and classroom methods for teaching the writing process in K-8 classrooms. Course includes a field experience of approximately 5 hours.
EDUC 2160; Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Every Fall
Previously: EDUC 320
This course integrates reading theory and practice for teachers. Topics include reading development, research on reading, curriculum development, local, state, and national standards for reading, formative and summative reading assessments, and classroom methods for teaching reading in K-8 classrooms. Course includes a field experience of approximately 5 hours.
EDUC 2160; Admitted to Teacher Education Program
EDUC 3235
Every Fall
Previously: EDUC 325
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum and instruction for teaching K-12 art. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for art, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and lesson/unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310K
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum development and instructional strategies for teaching K-12 foreign languages. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for foreign languages, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310E
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum and instruction for teaching K-12 health. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for health education, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and lesson/unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Previously: EDUC 310L
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum and instruction for teaching K-12 physical education. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for physical education, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and lesson/unit planning. Students will learn and experience games, movement, and fitness activities. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310G
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum development and instructional strategies for teaching English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels, grades 5-12. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for English Language Arts, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310D
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum development and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics at the middle and high school levels, grades 5-12. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for mathematics, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310F
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum development and instructional strategies for teaching science at the middle and high school levels, grades 5-12. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for science, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310H
This course is designed to provide for the focused study of curriculum development and instructional strategies for teaching social studies at the middle and high school levels, grades 5-12. Topics addressed include but are not limited to specialized content and pedagogical knowledge for social studies, assessment, classroom management, differentiation, diversity, inclusive classrooms, instructional planning, materials selection, standards, technology integration, and unit planning. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8-10 hours.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: EDUC 310I
Individualized Study in Education.
Instructor Approval.
Every Fall, Interim, Spring, and Summer
Previously: EDUC 399