2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

EDMC-4900 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Middle Childhood –Fa, Sp A teaching experience in a middle childhood setting under the supervision of the mentor teacher and the University supervisor. Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $380) Adolescent / Young Adult Education (EDSE) EDSE-3000 4 hours Principles of Teaching: Adolescent and Young Adult Learners –Fa Teacher candidates learn to develop student-centered instruction based on observable learning outcomes aligned with curriculum guides, with emphasis on instructional models most appropriate for adolescent to young adult (7–12th grade) students implementing the use of 21st century skills and instructional technology. The course examines, analyzes, and utilizes a variety of teaching strategies, assessments, and classroom management to facilitate differentiated student-centered instruction for all students. Includes an in-school experience. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program as an AYA or MASPN candidate. (Fee:$30) EDSE-3300 Developmental Reading –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on the reading goals and processes used in teaching English, language arts, and literature by language arts teachers at the secondary level. Corequisite: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. (Fee: $30) EDSE-3900 Music Education Field Experience –Fa, Sp 2 hours This supervised experience in a K–12 school prepares the teacher candidate for the student teaching experience by providing an opportunity to practice teaching methods. Candidates will be evaluated and must show potential to be successful in student teaching to receive credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of or concurrent registration in MUED-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or MUED-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults. (Fee: $30) EDSE-3990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education –Fa, Sp, Su An investigation of contemporary topics in adolescent and young adult education through reading, writing, or creative projects. EDSE-4000 3 hours Reading in the Content Areas: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An introduction to the range of strategies and programs for learning and teaching the reading process, including the nature of the reading process, assessment techniques, and instructional strategies to provide increased comprehension of the textual material of the disciplines represented by teacher candidates in the class. This course is for Multi-Age Spanish and Adolescent and Young Adult Teacher Education Program majors. This course will be taught in online format. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block or permission of department Chair. EDSE-4100 5 hours Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoung Adult –Fa An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young adult students. This course will include instruction in Value Added assessment. An associated field experience gives students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course, which will include an evaluation of each candidate’s ability to use Value Added assessment. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block. EDSE-4450 2 hours Adolescent/Young Adult Field Experience –Fa An opportunity for the implementation of the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies in a setting appropriate for each discipline area. Teacher candidates teach two–three periods a day for five weeks. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: other courses in the Adolescent and Young Adult Principles of Teaching block . (Fee: $30) EDSE-4880 1–3 hours Topics in Adolescent andYoung Adult Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in adolescent and young adult education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDSE faculty or student. Prerequisite: faculty advisor or instructor’s permission. EDSE-4900 12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescent / Young Adult –Fa, Sp A teaching experience in an adolescent/young adult setting under the supervision of the mentor teacher and the University supervisor. Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience, as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. (Fee: $380) Special Education (EDSP) EDSP-2000 1 hour Teaching Children with Exceptionalities –Fa, Sp An exploration of the implications of federal laws with an emphasis on the definitions, characteristics, and strategies for intervention in inclusive settings. The course includes an introduction to the use of assistive technology. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-2050 1 hour Field Experience: Exceptional Learning Needs –Fa, Sp A field-based experience in special education in which the teacher candidate observes and participates with classroom personnel in assisting students with accentuated learning needs. Prerequisites: COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech; ENG-1400 Composition; EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. Page 240 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EDMC-4900 – EDSP-2050 EDUCATION