222 Educ 5050. Action Research in the Classroom (2) (TBA, as needed) Students will explore effective classroom-based research techniques, complete a classroom-based case study, and promote the ongoing application of research to the improvement of teaching practice. This course is designed for cooperating teachers in the site-based teacher education program, and is graded CR/NC. Educ 5060. Effective Mentoring in the Classroom (2) (TBA, as needed) Course covers strategies for effectively mentoring student teachers and novice teachers by expert teachers. Expectations for the course include journal keeping, writing assignments, and mentoring project. Educ 5110. Advanced Multicultural/ Bilingual Education (3) F Provides a knowledge base concerning the curricular issues and need for multicultural education, and explores various curriculum models and approaches for successful implementation of multicultural education across the curriculum. Educ 5120. Culture and Language (3) F Examines the effects and impact of historical, political, social, and economic issues which affect teaching and learning for students from diverse cultural and ethnic groups. Educ 5320. Reading in the Content Areas (3) Use of reading as an effective means to help students comprehend their course material. Explores how to incorporate these skills into the curriculum of the content areas. Educ 5330. Using Children's Literature in the Classroom (2) This course will provide a broad basis for using children's literature for instructional purposes in elementary classrooms to enhance literacy development. Educ 5340. Assessment and Corrective Procedures in Reading (3) Assessment of reading problems and corrective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms. Educ 5360. Literacy in the Elementary School (3) An exploration of current reading, oral and written language theories, and their applications for the improvement of literacy practices in schools. Educ 5770. Field Experience in ESL/ Bilingual Education (2) F, S Students will gain experience in teaching and working with ESL/ bilingual students and apply what they have learned from relevant courses. Educ 5860. Practicum in Education of the Gifted (2) F, S Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in previous gifted education courses. Students are expected to take initiative in planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating meaningful projects relevant to gifted and talented students. Prerequisites: MEduc 6420, 6450, 6480, 6490. Educ 5920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Available on CR/NC basis. WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y