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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.
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