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 […]
EDUC 745 – Reading & Writing for Divergent/Exc
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Participants will learn to apply research-supported techniques for assisting students with divergent and exceptional needs who experience substantial difficulty in reading and written language. Building on understandings of the cognition, memory, and language characteristics of divergent and exceptional learners, the course will examine the development of the following: […]
EDUC 436 – Teach Math in Secondary School
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-393. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course is designed for mathematics majors who are pursuing licensure in secondary mathematics. Students will investigate mathematics curriculum, teaching strategies, and evaluation techniques. Mathematics concepts, geometry, real world applications, the use of technology, and problem solving strategies will be emphasized.
EDUC 437 – Teach Science in Secondary School
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-393. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduces prospective secondary school science teachers to the issues, trends, challenges, current curriculum development projects, and research in secondary science education. Instructional strategies to promote investigative science skills and concepts will be emphasized. Education 380, Education 393, and the appropriate methods course in the […]
EDUC 487 – Classroom Management
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take EDUC-490. (Required, Concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for teacher candidates to be effective teachers. Emphasis is on preparation in the following areas: classroom rules and procedures, disciplinary interventions, teacher-student relationships, and the student’s responsibility for management.