1987-1988 Academic Catalog

98 Additional courses may be selected by the student and advisor to best prepare the student for teaching. Students may use speech as a second teaching field by selecting forty-five (45) hours from the above courses in addition to another full teach– ing field. SPANISH ....................... . SPAN-271, SPAN-272 Intermediate Spanish I, II SPAN-361 Spanish Composition ....... . SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation ......... . SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature .. SPAN-41-372, SPAN-373 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature I, II ............... . SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar ..... . At least thirteen (13) hours of electives selected from: SPAN-363 Chicano Literature .......... . SPAN-460 Topics in Spanish Culture ..... . SPAN-460 Topics in Spanish American Culture SPAN-462 Latin American Literature Survey I . SPAN-463 Latin American Literature Survey II SPAN-470 Independent Study in Spanish .... DEPARTMENTAL COURSES 10 4 4 4 8 5 3 3 3 4 4 1-4 48 EDUC-100 Introduction to Education 2 hours An introduction to the major concepts of schooling. EDUC-101 Field Experience 2 hours A four-week field experience in urban schools. EDUC-102 Education of Exceptional Children 2 hours This introductory course explores the implications and provisions of P .L. 94-142 with an emphasis on the definitions and characteristics of exceptionalities under this law. Mainstreaming strategies are both dis– cussed and observed. EDUC-182, EDUC-183 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 5 hours A course designed to ce11ify that the prospective elementary teacher has mastered the arithmetic skills and concepts currently taught at the elementary school level. Topics covered include: number properties, numeration systems, and informal geometry. Prerequisite: Major in elementary education or permission of instructor. EDUC-200 Audio Visuals 1 hour An introduction to audio visual equipment, software, and operation with emphasis placed on operation. Effective selection and utilization is discussed to enhance the student's understanding of the "total" concept of media use. EDUC-201 Preliminary Student Involvement 0 hours Each student arranges five full, consecutive days in a Christian school during which he observes and participates in classroom activities. A fol– low-up report is required. EDUC-210 Introduction to <!omputers in Education 3 hours A general overview of hardware, software, and computer related in– formation for classroom teachers. EDUC-230 Arts and Crafts in the Elementai·y School 3 hours Philosophy, methods, and materials of art instruction. Emphasizes creative work, using simple tools and inexpensive materials. Prerequi– site: Sophomore standing. EDUC-236 The Leamer and the Learning Process 5 hours A study of (1) the nature of the learner from a measurement perspec– tive, (2) the nature of the learning process, including theories ofleaming, principles of learning, diagnosis of learning needs, measurement and evaluation of learning, and (3) the interaction of teaching and learning. EDUC-242 Issues and Trends in Education 3 hours A critical examination of the role of education within a changing cul– ture. Current developments and emerging directions will be analyzed. EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education 4 hours A consideration of the function of preschool education in the total life of the child including a study of the research and theory of his physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Discussion of current preschool and primary programs. EDUC-251 Kindergarten Cuniculum and Methods 5 hours A study of purposes, content, methods, and resources for teaching and learning in kindergarten. Field experience included. Prerequisite: EDUC-250 Early Childhood Education. EDUC-290 Handwriting 0 hours Instruction in manuscript and cursive on paper and the blackboard. Includes principles of teaching handwriting to elementary children. EDUC-292 Children's Literature 3 hours A survey of the early history, major types, and modem trends of litera– ture for children from preschool through grade eight. Social and personal value of literature is studied. EDUC-305 Junior Practicum 5 hours A ten-week field experience required of secondary music and physical education students. The practicum must be completed prior to student teaching and is on a Credit/No Credit basis. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and Methods of Teaching Music or Physical Education Methods. EDUC-310 Supervised Field Experience 1-5 hours A one- to five-hour credit placement in an elementary or secondary classroom. The assignment is designed to give a transfer student or a stu– dent repeating other field experience an analogous experience to those for the existing teacher education classes.