Course Descriptions 427 EDUC 4250 - Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Implementation (3) F This course explores second language acquisition processes, current theories, and effective strategies as a knowledge base in planning appropriate curriculum and instruction for English language learners. EDUC 4270 - Literacy Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3) Sp Teaching strategies for English language development and content area instruction. EDUC 4300 - Elementary Mathematics Methods (3) F, Sp Study of mathematics methods appropriate for elementary school curriculum with specific emphasis on developmental strategies including the concrete-representational-abstract instructional model. Connections to other subject areas, problem solving, critical thinking skills and real-life situations are stressed. National and state curricular guidelines will be reviewed and discussed. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, EDUC 3260E), MATH 2010 and MATH 2020. Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4320, EDUC 4330, and EDUC 4340). EDUC 4310 - Foundations of Cooperative Learning (2) This course examines the rational, principles, skills and interaction strategies necessary before implementing Cooperative Learning in the classroom. Emphasis will be upon the basic components of Cooperative Learning, team building, and simple teamwork. Methods and strategies will be demonstrated and will involve active student group participation. EDUC 4320 - Elementary Language Arts Methods (3) Methods for developmental language arts. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level I (EDUC 3100, EDUC 3110, and EDUC 3140) and Level II (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, EDUC 3260E, and EDUC 3280). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4330, and EDUC 4340). EDUC 4330 - Elementary Science Methods (3) F, Sp Methods and materials for teaching hands-on guided discovery science. National and state curricular guidelines will be reviewed and discussed. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, EDUC 3260E). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320 or EDUC 4350 if previously taken, and EDUC 4340). EDUC 4340 - Elementary Art/Music Methods (3) F, Sp Designed to prepare students to successfully teach art and music in the elementary classroom. Students are expected to design, prepare and teach lessons to engage elementary students in art and music activities. National and state curricular guidelines will be reviewed and discussed. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Teacher Education Level 2 Elementary (EDUC 3200E, EDUC 3240, EDUC 3260E). Should be taken concurrently with the other courses in Teacher Education Level 3 Elementary (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4320, and EDUC 433o). EDUC 4380 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education (4) F, Sp Student teaching experience in elementary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: 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 4820E, EDUC 4840, and EDUC 4860. 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 Thinking (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) (not currently taught) 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 Practice and Law (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. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. EDUC 4515 - Special Education Law and Practice (3) This course provides students with abroad knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal issues concerning the provision of special education services to students with disabilities. A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities will be addressed. Teachers' specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. EDUC 4520 - Collaboration, Consultation, and IEP Development (3) Roles of the special educator and families. IEP development, Least Restrictive environment, managing multidisciplinary Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog