426 Course Descriptions EDUC 3200E DV - Foundations of Diversity: Culturally, Linguistically Responsive Teaching (Elementary) (3) F, Sp Rationales, concepts, practice provide a scope of understanding and awareness regarding the role of cultural and language pluralism in school and society. 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. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level I (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3120, CHF 4710, EDUC 3110, or EDUC 3370 and EDUC 3140). Should be taken concurrently with other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3240, EDUC 3260E, and EDUC 3280). EDUC 3200S DV- Foundations of Diversity: Culturally, Linguistically Responsive Teaching (Secondary) (3) F, Sp Rationales, concepts, practice provide a scope of understanding and awareness regarding the role of cultural and language pluralism in school and society. 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. Should be taken concurrently with other courses in the Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3260S, EDUC 3900, and EDUC 3930). EDUC 3240 - Reading Instruction in the Intermediate Grades (3) F, Sp Methods, foundations, and assessments for developmental reading in the elementary school, Grades 3-6. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Teacher Education Level i(EDUC 3100, EDUC 3140, CHF 4710, EDUC 3120, EDUC 3110 or EDUC 3370). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3260E, and EDUC 3280). EDUC 3260E DV - The Exceptional Student (Elementary) (3) F, Sp Students will learn 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 learn 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. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3120 , CHF 4710, EDUC 3110 or EDUC 3370, EDUC 3140). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, and EDUC 3280). EDUC 3260S DV - The Exceptional Student (Secondary) (3) F, Sp Students will learn 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 learn 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. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in the Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 320oS, EDUC 3900, and EDUC 3930). EDUC 3280 - Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) F, Sp 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. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 1 (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3120, CHF 4710, EDUC 3110 or EDUC 3370 and EDUC 3140) and EDUC 2000. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, and EDUC 3260E). EDUC 3370 - Advanced Instructional Technology (2) F, Sp This course allows students to apply existing technology literacy into educational environments to promote advanced use of educational technology in learning environments. The curriculum is based on teacher skills required to teach Utah State Educational Technology Standards for students in K-6 settings. The course focuses on providing teacher licensure candidates with advanced technology proficiencies for teaching with technology. Prerequisite: Prerequisites/co-requisites: Completion of technology literacy requirements (NTM 1701/ NTM 1702/NTM 1703 or NTM 1501/NTM 1502/NTM 1503 or NTM 1700) and passing the Teacher Education Technology Placement test at an acceptable level. This course can be taken prior to or with Level 1 courses: EDUC 3100, EDUC 3120, EDUC 3140, CHF 4710. EDUC 3390 - Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) Su, F Analysis of developmental reading skills with emphasis on readiness for reading, phonic and structural analysis, word recognition, use of the basal reader, and reading for various purposes. EDUC 3430 - Creative Processes in the Elementary School (3) Su, F, Sp This course focuses on the development of attitudes, methods, and skills in creative teaching, including an exploration of using music, art, dance, and drama in the elementary classroom. Graduate students will also explore philosophy, research, and theories that support arts integration, and development of teaching strategies and materials for use in the elementary classroom. EDUC 3900 - Preparing, Teaching, and Assessing Instruction (3) F, Sp This integrated course will focus on lesson planning, teaching, and assessment through the application of the Teacher Work Sample (TWS) using lesson plan formats taught in the content areas. A variety of instructional strategies effective for use at the secondary level will be taught and modeled. Field experience in a public school setting is included. This course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3200S, EDUC 3260S, and EDUC 3930. EDUC 3930 - Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum (3) F, Sp This course will focus on assessment of reading comprehension of students, and decisions teachers make concerning methods, materials and procedures based on those assessments. Teacher candidates will integrate literacy skills (vocabulary, study skills, comprehension development and writing) within their respective content areas and teach sample lessons to secondary students. Field experience required. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in the Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S, EDUC 326oS, and EDUC 3900). Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog