EDUC 4820E. Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) F, S Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisites: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330, EDUC 4340). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4840, EDUC 4860). EDUC 4820S. Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) F, S Current issues, methodology and application of a variety of approaches for behavioral change, discipline and management of diverse learners in the context of classroom environments. Prerequisites: Level 2 Secondary (EDUC DV3200, EDUC DV3260, EDUC 3760, EDUC 3780). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Level 3 Secondary (EDUC 4880, EDUC 4960). EDUC 4830. Individually Prescribed Program (1-6) Su, F, S Designed primarily for individual needs. EDUC 4840. Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) F, S Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 3 (4300, 4330, 4340, & 4350) Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820 and EDUC 4860. Available on a CR/NC basis only. EDUC 4860. Elementary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) F, S Synthesis of the TREC model for elementary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project is required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, EDUC 4330, EDUC 4340). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 4 Elementary (EDUC 4820, EDUC 4840). To be taken for CD/NC only. EDUC 4870. Directed Experiences with Students (1) F, S Directed experiences with elementary and secondary school students in cooperating schools. Students may register for one unit of credit per semester for a maximum of three semester hours. EDUC 4880. Student Teaching in Secondary Education (8) F, S Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 2 (DV3200, 3260, 3760 & 3780). Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820, and EDUC 4960. Available on a CR/NC basis only. EDUC 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) For students 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 4920. 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. EDUC 4960. Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) F, S Synthesis of the TREC Model for elementary and secondary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior Project is required. Prerequisites: EDUC Level 2 (DV3200, 3260, 3760 & 3780). Should be taken concunently with EDUC 4820 and EDUC 4880. 221 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 conective procedures for remediation in elementary classrooms. EDUC 5360. Literacy in the Elementary School (3) An exploration of cunent 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: MED 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog