462 Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education model to monitor students' math progress and intervention effectiveness. Prerequisite: Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545, EDUC 4565, EDUC 4580, EDUC 4582. EDUC 4580 - Learning Strategies and Transition for Special Education Students Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Instructional programming and modification of curriculum for students with disabilities served by teachers with Mild/ Moderate Endorsements. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545, EDUC 4565, EDUC 4575, EDUC 4582. EDUC 4581 - Pre-Student Teaching in Special Education: Assessment, Behavior Management, Instruction Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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) literacy curriculum and instruction for students K-12, and (b) planning and developing post secondary transition plans. Practical experience in assessment and behavior management are continued. Prerequisite: Completion of Special Education Block 2 Integrated Methods courses with a grade of B- or better. This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods courses and should be taken with EDUC 4555, EDUC 4570, EDUC 4580. EDUC 4582 - Special Education Level III Practicum Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The purpose of this practicum is to provide teacher candidates with opportunities to implement content- specific instruction and demonstrate quality instruction while working in secondary special education classrooms. Prerequisite: Completion of Education Level 2 courses with a grade of B- or better. Co-Requisite: This course is part of Special Education Block 3 Advanced Methods and should be taken with EDUC 4545, EDUC 4565, EDUC 4575, EDUC 4580. EDUC 4640 - Validated Instructional Methods: Mathematics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. EDUC 4650 - Validated Instructional Methods: Reading Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to introduce principles and validated strategies for teaching reading to students with mild/moderate disabilities. The course will cover student characteristics and school setting demands that contribute to lack of success in reading. EDUC 4660 - Validated Instructional Methods: Written Expression Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. EDUC 4670 - Special Education Student Teaching Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Supervised teaching in selected special education programs in an elementary or secondary school. Available on a CR/ NC basis only. Prerequisite: successful completion of mild/ moderate licensure course work and permission of the Field Experience Director. Can be repeated one time. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4686 the first time. EDUC 4680 - Special Education Student Teaching Credits: (8) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Supervised clinical practice in an elementary or secondary school at which candidates teach pupils with mild/moderate disabilities. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Special Education major requirements, EDUC 4581, EDUC 4570 with B- or above. Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 4686. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog