Classroom and Behavior Management (EDU 340)
This course emphasizes the integration of theory, research, and practice necessary for understanding, influencing, and impacting positive behavior changes in children and youth. Emphasis is placed on identification of observable behaviors, performing task analysis, structuring learning environments, selecting and implementing behavior management strategies and utilizing methods for monitoring behavior changes.
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Copyright Year: 2004
Classroom Management and Discipline (EDU 510)
The teacher is the most important factor influencing student achievement. Classroom management encompasses all of the teacher's interactions with students, classroom environment, rules and procedures, instructional strategies and development of engaging work. This course is designed to assist teachers in developing the practical application of effective management techniques based upon current research of best practices. Also the distinction will be made between a "well managed" class and a class of engaged learners.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Content Area Literacy (EDU 508)
In this course teachers will learn how instruction in content literacy enhances student learning in the content areas. By exploring recent research studies in teaching methods and teaching materials they will learn to improve individual student learning achievement in content area subjects.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Curriculum Principles (EDU 516)
This course examines curriculum principles from both a theoretical and practical perspective. The planning, implementation, assessment and application of school curricula will be a primary focus of instruction.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Diagnosis and Procedures in Teaching and Writing Practicum (EDU 517)
This course examines the reading process itself and students examine themselves as reading teachers. It will also examine reading difficulties and the teacher's role in identifying and correcting them. In addition, students will identify methods of promoting parental involvement in reading programs.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Diagnosis of Reading Problems (EDU 505)
This course will cover becoming acquainted with locating and correcting reading difficulties among students while exploring some innovative ways to teach children who have reading problems. An examination of current tests and testing measures used to diagnose reading problems will be conducted as well. Specific areas of reading that will be addressed are decoding and comprehension.
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Copyright Year: 2006
Diversity in the Classroom (EDU 504)
This course provides a base for those entering or presently in the teaching profession to explore the issues that can arise when teaching a diverse population of students. The course addresses various diversities including ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, exceptionalities, religion, age and language. Specific issues related to each type of diversity will be discussed, along with effective strategies for teaching the diverse populations.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Educational Psychology (EDU 565)
This course is the study of human growth and development across the life span, with emphasis upon normal growth and milestones as well as barriers to good development achieved in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional systems. The context of culture is also examined as it relates to growth and development.
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Copyright Year: 2009
Foundations of Early and Middle Childhood Education (EDU 265)
This course discusses the history, philosophy and teaching goals of students in elementary and middle schools. Appropriate organization, curriculum integration, teaming and other strategies will be emphasized. Additionally, transition strategies for students moving on to high school will be included.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Foundations of Education (EDU 500)
The primary objective of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of teaching as a profession, and to evaluate his/her motivation and ability to become part of this profession. This course will provide a foundation of knowledge that discovers the development and nature of American education and the teaching profession. It has been designed to give the student who is interested in a teaching career an opportunity to learn more about the requirements, responsibilities and rewards of teaching.
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Copyright Year: 2003
History and Philosophy of Education (EDU 501)
This course is designed to provide a succinct overview of the history of American education and how philosophical ideas regarding education have developed over time with due regard to historical influences. This course examines the most influential persons, dates, events in history, and particular movements that have shaped the nation's system of education. As we place current events and ideas in historical perspective, we will discover throughout the ensuing weeks that many of the "so-called" innovative ideas are only a reflection of history packaged under a different name that is already a significant part of educational history. This study of the history and philosophy of education should sharpen students' ideas about education and give them a broader context and encourage practical perspectives on the importance of education.
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Copyright Year: 2004
Integrating Technology (EDU 301)
This course is an intermediate-level course in integrating technology into the classroom. Students are exposed to basic computer/technology operations and concepts, personal and professional use of technology and application of technology instruction. Additionally, students address the social, ethical and human issues of technology, use of productivity tools, electronic communications and information access and research, problem solving and product development. Finally, students implement teaching methodology using technology and learn hardware/software selection, installation and maintenance. Overall, this course is designed to introduce the student to techniques and strategies relative to educational methodology that allows technology to be used as a tool in the learning process, consistent with curriculum objectives.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Methodology of Teaching Seminar (EDU 515)
An overview of teaching, through a study of the historical, social and philosophical foundations of American Education with an orientation to an analysis of the organization and function of today's schools. Litigation and legislation related to schools are also presented.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Methods and Materials of Teaching English (EDU 511)
This is the study of methods and materials suitable for teaching English at various public/private school grade levels. The intent is to introduce teachers to the burgeoning theories of teaching the various elements of the English/Language Arts curriculum. Students will study research in the field of English instruction, develop a variety of daily and unit plans that incorporate new techniques and theories, practice writing evaluation, and be introduced to other aspects which enter into the English teacher's classroom situation.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Methods and Materials of Teaching Math (EDU 513)
Puts forth a sequence of strategies which will provide teachers with an orderly plan for approaching the learning problems learners bring to the classroom that significantly impede their abilities to have successful experiences in mathematics. Lessons include adding and subtracting and multiplication and division.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Methods of Teaching History (EDU 503)
This course is an introductory methods course in teaching history. Students are given historical and philosophical approaches to the study of history.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Methods of Teaching Language Arts in Public Schools (EDU 507)
An analysis of methodologies and instructional techniques, application and methods to the skills and content areas of language arts.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Methods of Teaching Science (EDU 502)
Designed as a survey of selected basic principles from earth/space science and the physical and biological sciences, this course provides a body of content essential for the teaching of science in the elementary school.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Principles and Practices of Instruction and Assessment I (EDU 303)
Principles and Practices of Instruction and Assessment I explores three pedagogical models usable with all students. The phases of instructional development-planning, implementation, and assessment-provide the framework for exploration of the models. Preservice teachers are required to apply their knowledge of the pedagogical models by planning, implementing, and assessing a lesson in an actual classroom.
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Copyright Year: 2005
Problems in Education (EDU 512)
This course is an examination of principles and practices and of goals and processes in education. Course discussions will include analyses of topical challenges faced by the varying stakeholders in the education system. Some emphasis will be placed on the specific challenges in education in the 21st century.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Reading and Writing Readiness in the Primary Programs (EDU 509)
This course is an intensive study of methods and materials appropriate for developing reading readiness and for reading instruction in the kindergarten/early primary grades. The emphasis is on the newer approaches and latest research.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Reading Materials and Techniques for Classroom Instruction (EDU 506)
This is a foundation course includes a general review of the following reading skills: Word recognition, comprehension, and fluency. A study of the various approaches to teaching reading will be included, with particular attention to the development of reading within an integrated language arts program. Students will become familiar with the various ways each language domain supports the others, with various techniques of instruction, the organization of the reading program, and a variety of reading materials. Simple methods of monitoring reading development are discussed.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Social Studies: Subject Matter Expert Resources (EDU 302)
This course is intended for teachers seeking certification in Social Studies. Students are introduced to resources they can use as a part of their research into Social Studies classroom materials.
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Copyright Year: 2007
Techniques and Materials of Remedial Reading (EDU 532)
Students are instructed on literacy development influences, forms of assessment, writing programs, word recognition, vocabulary, reading comprehension and word meaning, and strategic reading and study skills.
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Copyright Year: 2008
Writing in the Content Areas (EDU 514)
This course is the study of methods and materials suitable for teaching writing in the content areas at various public/private school grade levels. The intent is to introduce teachers to the burgeoning theories of teaching writing. Students will study research in the field of writing instruction, develop a variety of daily and unit plans that incorporate new techniques and theories, practice writing evaluation, and be introduced to other aspects which enter into the writing teacher's classroom situation.
Available: Now
Copyright Year: 2008