2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies units during their clinical or student teaching experience. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Principles ofTeaching block. (Fee: $70) EDSE-316 Principles of Teaching - A,W,S 4 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional sh·ategies needed for the teaching of adolescent and young adult students. An associated field experience gives opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Principles of Teaching block. EDSE-317 Principles of Teaching Clinical - A,W,S 4 hours An opportunity for the implementation of the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies in a clinical experience setting appropriate for each student's discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Principles of Teaching block. (Fee: $55) EDSE-350 Reading in the Content Area - 5 hours 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 students in the class. This class is for AYA and MA teacher education program majors. EDSE-382 Secondary Social Science Methods - W 2 hours An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials which are appropriate for the teaching of social sciences to the adolescent and young adult learner. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program or permission ofthe instructor. EDSE-470 Student Teaching and Seminar (Adolescent/Young Adult) - A,W,S 15 hours A teaching experience in an adolescent/young adult setting under the cooperative supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. (Fee: $90) Special Education EDSP-202 Teaching Children with Exceptionalities - A,W,S,Su 3 hours 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: COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech; ENG-140 Composition II; EDU-JOO The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-206 Special Education Field Experience - A,W,S,Su 1 hour A field-based experience in special education in which the student observes and participates with the exceptional education teacher in assisting exceptional learners. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-223 Survey of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities - W 3 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. Emphasis on causal factors, assessment, and management. Prerequisite: EDU-JOO The Education Profession orper111ission of instructor. EDSP-224 Survey of Behavior Disorders - S 3 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with an emotional and/or behavior handicap. Emphasis on causal factors, assessment, and management. Prerequisites: successfit! completion ofIntroduction to Teaching block or per111ission ofthe instructor. EDSP-225 Survey of Learning Disabilities - W 3 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education ofindividuals with learning disabilities. Emphasis is given to characteristics, assessment, and effective instruction. Prerequisite: success.fit! completion ofIntroduction to Teaching block. EDSP-380 Reading: Diagnostic and Remediation Techniques - A 3-5 hours An introduction to the use of formal and info1mal assessment techniques for identification ofreading difficulties. Students learn practical instructional strategies for teaching students with reading problems and apply the techniques by working with elementary students in a school setting. Course must be taken for 5 credits unless taken with EDSP-455 Special Education Clinical Experience (AdolescentNoung Adult). Prerequisite: EDEC-353 Introduction to the Reading Process. (Fee: $25) EDSP-401 Principles of Inclusion - A,W,S 1 hour An examination of the theories, research, and practices of adapting and modifying curriculum, instruction, and the learning environment for students with special educational needs. An accompanying clinical experience allows students to implement what they have learned. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDSP-421 Career Education and Occupational Training - A 2 hours A look at the role of occupational training in the special education curriculum including the techniques used in developing occupational interests and abilities at various age levels. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-432 Communication and Collaboration Sldlls - A 2 hours A presentation of techniques of collaboration and consultation needed to enhance the communication of the teacher with exceptional individuals, parents, educational team members, and other professionals. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDSP-433 Behavior and Instructional Management - A 3 hours A presentation of the learning the01y, motivation, and behavioral approaches to management of the social and academic environment of learners with mild-moderate special educational needs. Emphasis is on functional assessment and the behavioral intervention process. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education progra111. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-435 Assessment in Special Education - A 3 hours A study in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational assessment instruments used for the placement of students with mild-moderate needs and the development of appropriate educational goals and objectives. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the SpecialEducation block. EDSP-444 Special Education Clinical Experience (Early Childhood) - A 3 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching reading and the language arts to students with mild-moderate needs at the early childhood level. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Reading block. (Fee: $90) EDSP-449 Special Education Clinical Experience (Middle Childhood) - A,W,S 3 hours An opportunity to implement the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to students with mild-moderate needs at the middle childhood level. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Methods II block. (Fee: $95) EDSP-450 Adaptive Curriculum and Instruction - A 4 hours An introduction to the curriculum, intervention strategies, instructional materials, and educational technology used with students with mild-moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-455 Special Education Clinical Experience (Adolescent/Young Adult) - A 3 hours An opportunity to use the skills learned developing and implementing individualized educational plans and behavior intervention strategies for adolescent and young adult students with mild to moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. (Fee: $95). EDSP-470 Student Teaching and Colloquium (Special Education)-A,W,S 15 hours A teaching experience with students who have mild to moderate special educational needs under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Prerequisite: success.fill completion ofthe Principles ofTeaching block. (Fee: $90)