2004-2005 Academic Catalog

88 Education School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies EDMC-4440 Middle Childhood Clinical II –Fa 2 hours This clinical experience allows the teacher candidate to apply the theories, principles, and techniques provided in the associated methods courses. Prerequisite: successful completion of the M.C. Methods I block. Corequisite: other courses in the M.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $105) EDMC-4900 10-12 hours Student Teaching andSeminar: MiddleChildhood –Fa,Sp A teaching experience in a middle childhood setting under the supervision of the cooperating 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: $100) Adolescent / Young Adult (EDSE) EDSE-3100 3 hours ContemporaryYoungAdult Literature –Sp A study of contemporary young adult literature, addressing issues of interpretation, analysis, and personal response with an emphasis on literature that reflects a diversity of gender, race, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. EDSE-3300Developmental 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. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. (Fee: $60) EDSE-3800 2 hours TeachingSocial Studies: Adolescent andYoungAdult –Fa An emphasis on the identification, examination, and implementation of the methods and materials that are appropriate for each teacher candidate’s discipline area. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. EDSE-3900MusicEducationClinical –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 EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood; and/or EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults. (Fee: $75) EDSE-4000 3 hours Reading in theContent Areas: Adolescent andYoungAdult –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 class is for MA Spanish and AYA teacher education program majors. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the AYA Principles of Teaching block or permission of department chair. ( Fee: $60) EDSE-4100 5 hours Principles of Teaching: Adolescent andYoungAdult –Fa,Sp An introduction to the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies 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 AYA Principles of Teaching block. EDSE-4450 3 hours Adolescent / YoungAdult Clinical Experience –Fa,Sp 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 AYA Principles of Teaching block. ( Fee: $75) EDSE-4900 10-12 hours Student TeachingandSeminar: Adolescent / YoungAdult –Fa,Sp A teaching experience in an adolescent/young adult setting under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Required seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience, as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. ( Fee: $100) . Special Education (EDSP) EDSP-2000 2 hours TeachingChildrenwithExceptionalities– 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 Special EducationFieldExperience –Fa,Sp A field-based experience in special education in which the teacher candidate observes and participates with the teacher in assisting learners with special educational needs. Prerequisites: COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech; ENG-1400 Composition; EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Corequisites: other courses in the Introduction to Teaching block. EDSP-2300 Survey of Learning Disabilities –Fa 2 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with learning disabilities. Emphasis is given to characteristics, assessment, and effective instruction. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-2500 1 hour Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Early Childhood –Su (Out of class) Survey of the multidisciplinary perspectives, identification, early influences, causation, levels of support, and practices Education programs combine in-class instruction with extensive classroom teaching experience in order that students will develop teaching abilities prior to graduation.