260 Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC DV3200E, EDUC 3240, EDUC DV3260E). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320, and EDUC 4330). EDUC 4380. Student Teaching in Elementary Education (4) F, S Student teaching experience in elementary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Prerequisites: EDUC Level 3 (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330, and EDUC 4340) and permission of Field Experience Director. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820, EDUC 4840, and EDUC 4860. Offered CR/NC only. EDUC 4420. Foundations of Education of the Gifted (2) (not currently taught) An overview of education for the gifted and talented; historical and philosophical background; characteristics, needs, and developmental patterns of the gifted; issues in identification, differentiating curriculum, and educational program options; special populations of gifted students. EDUC 4450. Creativity and Applied Imagination in the K-12 Classroom (2) (not currently taught) Exploration and development of readily available personal and community resources to encourage creative thinking, classroom involvement, and transfer of learning. EDUC 4470. Teaching for Triinking (2) (not currently taught) Theory and practice for teaching thinking skills in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and EDUC 3140 or equivalent. EDUC 4480. Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented (3) Curriculum theories and educational strategies for educating gifted and talented students. A practical course, with special attention to the development of instructional materials appropriate for use by gifted students in special programs as well as in the regular classroom. EDUC 4490. Assessment and Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) (not currently taught) Principles of assessment applied to: identification of gifted and talented students including identification of gifted in minority populations, diagnosis of student learning needs, learning styles, evaluation of student progress, and evaluation of program effectiveness. EDUC 4510. Foundations in Special Education (3) This course will introduce students to the philosophical, historical, legal and ethical foundations of special education. Students will examine in depth the characteristics of exceptional learners. EDUC 4520. Collaboration, Consultation, and IEP Development (3) Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary team activities and techniques of collaboration and consultation. EDUC 4521. Practicum in Special Education (2) (not currently taught) This Practicum must be taken either concurrently with, or after completion of, EDUC 4510 and EDUC 4520. This Practicum experience will focus on examining in depth the lives of students with mild to moderate disabilities in school, home, and community settings. Students will be introduced to the IEP process and will practice developing collaborative relationships within school settings. EDUC SI4530. Principles and Applications of Special Education Assessment (3) Administer, score, and interpret norm-referenced assessments instruments, analyze in combination with data from other assessment processes, and use to determine eligibility and develop educational programs. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510. EDUC 4540. Managing Student Behavior and Teaching Social Skills (3) Current issues, practices, and application of a variety of approaches for behavior change, discipline and management of the classroom environment, and the teaching of appropriate social skills. Prerequisite: EDUC 4510. EDUC 4550. Learning Strategies and Methods for Elementary Special Education Students (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: EDUC 4520 and EDUC SI4530. EDUC 4580. Learning Strategies and Transition for Secondary Special Education Students (3) Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisites: EDUC 4520 and EDUC SI4530. EDUC 4581. Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education (4) The purpose of Pre-Student Teaching is to continue field experience in a supportive and professional manner. The student will have the opportunity to experience teaching and the responsibilities that it entails under the direct guidance of the Cooperating Teacher and the Course Instructor. This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences in the areas of: (a) assessment, (b) behavior management, (c) curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (d) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Must be taken either concurrently with, or after completion of, EDUC SI4530/MED 6530, EDUC 4540/MED 6540, EDUC 4550/MED 6550, and EDUC 4580/MED 6580. Prerequisite: EDUC 4521/MED 6521 Practicum in Special Education, with a grade of B or better. EDUC 4640. Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Mathematics (4) This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of mathematics problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in mathematics classrooms. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 4510, 4520, 4530, 4540 and MATH 2010,2020 (Elementary/Special Ed Composite majors only). EDUC 4650. Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Reading (4) This course is designed to introduce principles and techniques for diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading classrooms. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 4510, 4520, 4530, 4540. EDUC 4660. Validated Instructional Methods and Practicum: Written Expression (4) This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching written expression to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in written expression. Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 4510, 4520, 4530, 4540. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog