Course Descriptions 429 EDUC 4820E - Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) (not currently taught) 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. 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 4840, EDUC 4860). EDUC 4820S - Managing Diverse Classrooms (3) (not currently taught) 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. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S, EDUC 3260S, EDUC 3900, and EDUC 3930). EDUC 4830 - Individually Prescribed Program (1-6) Su, F, Sp Designed primarily for individual needs. EDUC 4840 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) F, Sp Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: EDUC Level 3 (EDUC 4300, EDUC 4330, EDUC 4340, & 4350) Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4850. EDUC 4850 - Integrated Elementary Education Student Teaching Seminar and Synthesis (4) This course will help prepare teacher candidates for student teaching and ultimately licensure with two different types of activities. First, are weekly, 3-hour collaboration and topical seminars emphasizing on-going discussions and support on classroom management, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating your career file, and other education issues. Second, is a two-day workshop to synthesize the semester and have your INTASC portfolio assessed. (Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4840.) EDUC 4860 - Elementary Senior Synthesis Seminar (l) (not currently taught) Synthesis of the TREC model for elementary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project is required. To be taken for CR/NC only. 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 4820E , EDUC 4840). EDUC 4870 - Directed Experiences with Students (l) F, Sp 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 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 4930 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education (4) F, Sp Student teaching experience in secondary public school setting plus weekly seminar on campus. Offered CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S, EDUC 3260S, EDUC 3900 & EDUC 3930) and permission of Student Teaching Coordinator. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar. EDUC 4940 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education (8) F, Sp Student teaching experience in a public school to synthesize theory and practice. Support seminars held on campus. Available on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S, EDUC 3260S, EDUC 3900 & EDUC 3930). Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4950 Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar. EDUC 4950 - Integrated Secondary Student Teaching Seminar (4) F, Sp Preparation and support for secondary clinical practice. Collaborative and topical seminars will emphasize on-go ing discussions and support on classroom management, ethics, preparing the TWS and INTASC portfolio, creating a career file, and secondary school issues. Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Teacher Education Core (EDUC 3200S, EDUC 326oS, EDUC 3900, EDUC 3930). Should be taken concurrently with Student Teaching in Secondary Education (EDUC 4930 or EDUC 4940). EDUC 4960 - Secondary Senior Synthesis Seminar (l) (not currently taught) Synthesis of the TREC Model for elementary and secondary programs with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior Project is required. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4820S and EDUC 4840. 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) 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog