EDUC 759 – IEP Development & Transition Stud w/ LD
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-760 EDUC-761. (Required, Previous). | Take EDUC-762. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will emphasize the basic principles of IEP development and transition practices for teaching students with learning disabilities which will include interpreting psycho-educational reports to develop appropriate goals and objectives for IEP development; understanding how differentiated instruction […]
EDUC 761 – Learning Disab:Char, Ident, & Place
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-621 EDUC-622. (Required, Previous). | Take EDUC-760. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course focuses on classical and contemporary approaches to identifying students with learning disabilities, including issues related to definitions, disproportionate representation, and approaches to assessment and program planning. Problems with perception, memory, language, schematic/organizational learning, haptic learning, self-governance, […]
EDUC 770 – Learning Disabilities:internship
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-611 EDUC-621 EDUC-622 EDUC-624 EDUC-637 EDUC-638 EDUC-639 EDUC-737 EDUC-745 EDUC-746 EDUC-760 EDUC-761 EDUC-762 EDUC-763 EDUC-764. (Required, Previous). | Take EDUC-769. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 9; Max: Description: This course is a supervised field-based experience in which participants will demonstrate both knowledge and skills expected of educators who work with students who have […]
ELEM 315 – Meth of Instruct for Social Studies
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-311. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher of elementary students to teach social studies. The course will focus on content, methods, and materials. This course could require up to 15 field experience hours in a local public school. A current SLED background […]
ELEM 316 – Methods of Instr for Intermed Math
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-311. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course focuses on the essential components of successful math instruction at the elementary grades: understanding modern mathematical practices, techniques, and current trends that are being used in today’s elementary classrooms. This course could require up to 15 field experience hours in a local […]
ELEM 317 – Methods of Instruction in Science
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-311. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course focuses on the essential components of successful science instruction at the elementary school level: science process skills, science curriculum, and selected instructional approaches. This course could require up to 15 field experience hours in a local public school. A current SLED background […]
EDUC 611 – Solving Instruct Problems Usin Tech
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will enable students to develop skills in using technology in instructional settings, and to determine appropriate technological tools for enhancing and extending learning. Competencies developed in this course will be utilized in other courses in the program, and in particular, the practicum and capstone seminars.
EDUC 622 – Assessment of Learning and Behavior
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-621. (Required, Previous or concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course addresses techniques and procedures for systematically observing and evaluating students’ behavior and achievement. It examines the construction and validation of conventional measures (e.g., tests and rating scales), as well as alternative approaches to assessment, such as performance measures, rubrics, and […]
EDUC 626 – Concepts and Methods in Education
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course explores concepts in teaching and learning through curriculum and the application of theories and models suited to specific subject areas. Key concepts are examined using a problem-solving approach. How students learn specific concepts and what can be done to motivate and support this learning is emphasized. […]
EDUC 637 – Foundations of Reading
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is an overview of reading-related theories, skills and instructional practices. Each major component of the reading process will be examined in light of recent research and curricular implications drawn. Oral and written language will be addressed as integral aspects of reading development. Home/school connections, diversity and […]
EDUC 648 – Educational Research
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to provide students an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods. Skills in understanding and critically analyzing professional educational research will be emphasized. Basics of statistical analysis will be introduced.
EDUC 737 – Content Area Reading & Writing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed to prepare pre-service and in-service teachers in grades PK-12 to teach reading and writing skills related to content subjects (i.e., Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts) in an integrated manner. Methods and materials needed to promote reading achievement in content subjects will be […]