218 Course Requirements for Endorsement Required Courses (12-13 credit hours) EDUC 4420 (MED 6420) Foundations in Education of the Gifted (2) EDUC 4480 (MED 6480) Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted (3) EDUC 4490 (MED 6490) Assessment & Evaluation in Education of the Gifted (3) EDUC 5860 Practicum in EDUC of the Gifted (2) Two elective courses, one from graduate content areas (2-3) Endorsement programs are also offered through the graduate program as electives. EDUCATION COURSES EDUC EDUC 1105. Introduction to the University (3) This course assists incoming students in making a successful transition to college, both academically and socially. Topics include study and time management skills, using campus resources, developing interpersonal communications, making major/career selections and understanding student responsibilities. The course prepares students to work efficiently in the university environment. EDUC 2000. Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) Su, F, S Fundamental concepts from the social sciences commonly found in elementary social studies curriculum. EDUC 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S For students not yet accepted to the Teacher Education Program who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Amount of credit will be determined by the department. Fingerprinting/ background check must be completed prior to working in the schools. EDUC 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis. EDUC 3100. Instructional Planning & Assessment (3) F, S This course introduces the basic concepts of lesson and unit design, planning and assessment based on student needs. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Should be taken concurrently with the other Teacher Education Level 1 courses (EDUC 3110 and EDUC 3140). EDUC 3110. Instructional Technology (1) F, S This course guides students to apply existing technology skills into educational environments to promote enhanced learning. The curriculum is based on ISTE Foundations Technology Skills for all teachers and focuses on providing teacher candidates with technology proficiencies applicable to K-12 educational settings. Students demonstrating specific competencies for the course requirements for EDUC 3110 can obtain a waiver. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and completion of computer and information literacy courses (parts A, B, C, and D) or equivalent courses. Should be taken concunently with the other Teacher Education Level 1 courses (EDUC 3100 and EDUC 3140). Field experience required. EDUC 3140. Educational Psychology, Interpersonal Skills and Classroom Management (3) F, S Fundamental theories and philosophies, concepts, processes, and applications related to human behavior, teaching and learning, interpersonal relationships, and classroom management. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Should be taken concunently with the other Teacher Education Level 1 courses (EDUC 3100 and EDUC 3110). EDUC 3170. First-Year Experience (FYE) Mentor Leadership Seminar (2) This course teaches FYE Peer Mentors to effectively assist students registered for EDUC 1105, "Introduction to the University." Peer Mentors will leam to work productively with FYE students to help them transition to the university environment, to connect them with campus resources, and to provide them with social opportunities both inside and outside class. Interested students must apply to be Peer Mentors in the FYE Office (SC 219). Preference will be given to students who have taken EDUC 1105. The class may be repeated once for an additional 2 hours. EDUC DV3200. Foundations of Diversity: Culturally, Linguistically Responsive Teaching (3) F, S Rationales, concepts, practice provide a scope of understanding and awareness regarding the role of cultural and language pluralism in school and sodety. Foundations and theories on the role of family and community influence on student values. Experiences intended to develop basic skills in personal interaction and adaptation to teaching diverse populations. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level I (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3110, and EDUC 3140). Should be taken concunently with other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3240, EDUC DV3260, and EDUC 3280) or Secondary (EDUC DV 3260, EDUC 3760, and EDUC 3780). EDUC 3240. Foundations, Methods, and Assessments of Elementary Reading (3) F, S Methods, foundations and assessments for developmental reading in the elementary school. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3110, and EDUC 3140). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC DV3200, EDUC DV3260, and EDUC 3280). EDUC DV3260. The Exceptional Student (3) F, S Students will leam about the learning and social characteristics of young people with exceptionalities-that is, disabilities (physical, mental, learning) or giftedness-and about public policy and services available to them. As future teachers, they will leam about how such individuals are identified and served by the school system, what strategies are effective for instructing them, and roles and responsibilities of school personnel in providing appropriate educational experiences for all students in an inclusive classroom. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3110, EDUC 3140). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUCDV3200, EDUC 3240, and EDUC 3280) or Secondary (EDUC DV3200, EDUC 3760, EDUC 3780). EDUC 3280. Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) F, S This course focuses on the place of social studies in the elementary school curriculum, the scope and rationale of the social studies curriculum, connections with other subject areas, teaching and assessment strategies, teaching with technology and building classroom community. National and state curricular guidelines will be reviewed and discussed. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3110, and EDUC 3140) and EDUC 2000. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC DV3200, EDUC 3240, and EDUC DV3260). Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog